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Thoroughly inspect the area where you are going to mow or 
thatch the lawn, sweep walks or drives or throw snow. Remo-
ve toys, stones, bones, wires, glass, newspapers and other 
objects which could be caught up and thrown by the machine. 
Take the following precautions for the safe handling and sto-
rage of fuel: 

1.

 

Keep fuel supplies in approved type, properly labelled fuel 

containers. 

2.

 

Do not store fuels or fuelled units in closed (unventilated) 

areas or in garages or shops connected to human living quar-
ters. Do not store units or fuel where there are flames or sour-
ces of sparks such as electrical appliances and switches. 

3. 

Obey all local regulations for the storage and handling of 

fuel. 

4. 

Do not smoke when fuelling, or fuel where the fumes could 

be ignited by fire or sparks. 

5. 

Do all fuelling outdoors over non-flammable surfaces. If fuel 

is spilled on the unit, wipe the unit dry and properly dispose of 
the wiping rag. ALWAYS MOVE THE UNIT AT LEAST 10 
FEET (3 m.) AWAY from the fuelling spot and fuel supplies be-
fore starting the engine. 

6. 

Always remove the engine fuel cap very slowly to equalize 

tank pressure and avoid spurting of fuel. Keep your face and 
eyes away from the tank while loosening the fuel cap. 

7. 

Do not fuel a running or hot engine. Do not loosen the fuel 

cap until the engine has stopped. 
Then wait several minutes for the engine to cool before pou-
ring fuel. Before starting the engine, put all control levers in 
neutral (

N

) position. All "

N

" positions on the gear selector are 

neutral. Also be sure to disengage the PTO (power take-off) to 
the attachment. Never make blade height or any other adjust-
ment to the power unit or any attachment while the engine is 
running.  

OPERATION 

Operate only when there is good visibility. Do not operate at 
dusk or at night. Do not operate when it is foggy or hazy. 
Never change the engine governor setting or overspeed the 
engine. Use the throttle and gear settings recommended for 
particular attachments and applications in this owner's manual.
Do not put hands and feet under the mower deck or into the 
discharge openings of a rotary mower. 
Do not put fingers or any other part of the body into the intake 
or discharge openings of any mower, snow-thrower or chipper/ 
shredder unless you have disconnected the spark plug wire so 
engine cannot be started accidentally. 
Keep the machine clean-out holes closed. Stay out of the dis-
charge stream of a mower, chipper/shredder, power sweeper 
or power sprayer. 
Always stop operation of a rotary mower, a cutter bar mower, 
snow thrower or a tiller before crossing paved or gravel road-
ways. 
 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for 710 Gardener

Page 1: ...ardening Attachments OWNERS USE CARE MANUAL CODE NUMBER 90103079 EDITION 11 17 M O D E L S NEW HANDLEBARS 710 GARDENER 718 HARVESTER 722 HARVESTER 732 PROFESSIONAL 948 PROFESSIONAL 852 PROFESSIONAL 853 PROFESSIONAL ...

Page 2: ...ips in this owner s manual for satisfied performance of your machine BCS America MODELS IN THIS EDITION BCS America maintains a dynamic updating poli cy If notifies the field of the serial number of the first unit off the line after a change This edition covers the models and model options listed in the specifications on page 16 Accordingly be sure to record the BCS unit serial number printed betw...

Page 3: ...GEAR AND P T O ENGAGEMENT MAKING A CONVERSION FRONT TO REAR OR REAR TO FRONT OPERATING IN CONVERTED MODE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM LUBRICATION OF ATTACHMENTS COUPLING ATTACHMENT TO P T O USE AND CARE OF REAR TINE TILLER PREPARING NEW TILLER WIDTH OF TILTH TILLING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT GARDENING SUGGESTIONS TRANSPORT SULKY FOR REAR TINE TILLER USE AND CARE OF CUTTER BAR MOWER ATTACHMENT GENERAL CUTTER BAR MOW...

Page 4: ...d on crankcase about two inches from name plate on side of engine HONDA ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER TYPE _____________ SERIAL NO ____________ KOHLER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ____________________ Located on engine crankcase WARNING READ ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING ANY POWER UNIT ATTACHMENT OR ACCESSORY 4 ...

Page 5: ...ATION Wear appropriately protective clothing and safety protection articles for the climate and type of attachment you are to operate 1 For all walk behind applications wear sturdy non slip boots or sa fety toe shoes See recommendations listed for use of a particular attachment Do not wear open toed sandals or go barefoot when operating these machines 2 Wear snug fitting protective clothing which ...

Page 6: ... loosening the fuel cap 7 Do not fuel a running or hot engine Do not loosen the fuel cap until the engine has stopped Then wait several minutes for the engine to cool before pou ring fuel Before starting the engine put all control levers in neutral N position All N positions on the gear selector are neutral Also be sure to disengage the PTO power take off to the attachment Never make blade height ...

Page 7: ... much faster than walking speed and is only to be used for transport in conjunction with a transport sulky Don t make adjustments or repairs to the machine when the engine is running Put all controls in neutral wait until reciprocating or rota ting parts of the attachment have stopped and discon nect the spark plug wire 1 Before leaving the unit where unauthorized persons may start it accidentally...

Page 8: ...evices are shown and their operation described on page 28 Before operating the Tiller always check that the lockout device is properly assembled on the machine Do not remove the high speed lockout or render it inoperable Don t put hands or feet near or under the tiller housing Keep away from the rotating tines The tines of the BCS tiller rotate at high speeds independent of the tractor gear speed ...

Page 9: ...g mow up and down never across the slopes 2 When walking behind mow across the slopes never up and down 3 Do not mow excessively steep slopes Be careful not to discharge grass in direction of roadways hou ses vehicles and people Inspect grass bags frequently for wear and deterioration Replace grass bags which are not in good con dition When the 2 blade mower is used without the grass bag the grass...

Page 10: ...ly terrain Always mow across the face of a slope never up and down Use wheel extenders for added stability Do not mow excessively steep slopes Go slowly and carefully on all turns SNOW THROWER PRECAUTIONS Wear protective trim fitting winter clothing with no scarf or draw strings which could be caught in the machinery Wear boots or shoes designed to improve tour footing on slippery surfaces Wear pr...

Page 11: ...ots goggles respi rator masks caps and clothing to cover as much as pos sible of the body Cotton articles are suggested for their washable as well as high absorbency After the spraying of any hazardous substance remove clothing articles for laundering and immediately take a thorough soap and water shower before residues have time to enter your bo dy Before spraying always prepare for proper wash d...

Page 12: ...Do not go on the discharge side when the Chipper Shredder is running Do not look into the Shredder hop per or place your head over it when feeding material Do not feed the chipper chute from directly in front but al ways stand to the side Do not reach into the chipper chute to push through short pieces Push short ends through with another long branch Put only materials which can be shredded into t...

Page 13: ...port or storage of the unit adjust the casters of the sweeper so the bristles do not touch the ground Thoroughly inspect the surface to be swept and remove objects which could be thrown by the sweeper or cause it to run off course Remove wires glass objects door mats boards toys and other obstructions Always put the unit in gear before engaging the PTO to power the sweeper If the sweeper bristles ...

Page 14: ...MODE MODEL 852 853 CONVERSION FOR REAR MOUNT ATTACHMENT MODELS 710 718 722 732 REAR MOUNT MODE MODELS 710 718 722 732 CONVERSION FOR FRONT MOUNT ATTACHMENT MODEL 948 REAR MOUNT MODE TRASMISSION DESIGNED FOR REAR MOUNT ATTACHMENTS MODEL 948 CONVERSION FOR FRONT MOUNT ATTACHMENT CONTROL HANDLE TURNED 180 14 2 ...

Page 15: ...ockout blocks selection of gear po sition 4 for backing up the units MODELS DESIGNED FOR REAR MOUNTED ATTACHMENTS All models of the 700 series and 948 are designed for rear mount tillers and all models are convertible for front mount attachments In the rear mount mode the PTO power take off flan ge and the control column are at the rear and the engi ne is up front Models 710 718 722 and 732 have t...

Page 16: ... 0 7 1 6 0 7 1 6 7 0 0 7 1 6 0 7 1 6 7 5 0 7 1 7 0 6 1 4 2 1 6 5 0 6 1 5 2 2 Power take off independent PTO rpm controlled by throttle setting on all models PTO rpm Engine rpm Attaching Method 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 2 threaded studs w nuts 990 3600 ...

Page 17: ...in turning to that side Whether in the front drive or rear drive mode the unit will drive forward when placed in any gear on the gear selector With the reverser lever pulled and left against the handlebar and gear position 1 2 or 3 selected the unit will back up Too fast to use when backing the unit gear position 4 is blocked by the high speed lockout 852 model has the fourth speed in pusher mode ...

Page 18: ...nts shifting into reverse with the tiller engaged The lockout disengages automatically when a front at tachment is installed on the unit When a front attachment is installed on the unit what was the reverse gear in the tilling mode is now the for ward gear When a front mount attachment is on the unit the third gear transport gear is blocked out 18 2 GEAR SHIFT ROD LEVER LATCH CLUTCH LEVER RED ENGI...

Page 19: ...ls a PTO reverse lockout devi ce prevents shifting into reverse with the tiller engaged But the lockout disengages automatically during opera tion with a front mount attachment on the unit When a front mount attachment is on the unit the third gear transport gear is blocked out NOTE The differential is only on model 732 19 2 ENGINE PTO CONTROL ROD THROTTLE LEVER CONTROL COLUMN INDEXING LEVER RED E...

Page 20: ...tiller tines engaged This lockout automatically disengages when a front mount attachment is in stalled This allows you to drive in forward or reverse with the PTO en gaged When a front mount attachments installed what was the rever se gears in the tilling mode are now the forward gears in the front attachment mode In the front attachment mode there is a high speed lock out that blocks out the high...

Page 21: ...pecial sizes most wheel and tire combinations can be mounted for either a wide or narrow track For all applications except tilling and plowing the re commended mounting is wide track for stability The Vees of tractor tread tires should point in the direction of forwards rotation On convertible models which can be used with both front mount and rear mount attachments mount the wheels for the attach...

Page 22: ...3 MODELS 852 853 AND 948 These models come with the control column and handle bar preassembled but mounted in a compact position on the unit 22 ...

Page 23: ...NOTE 23 2 ...

Page 24: ... If oil level is below full mark see Engine crankcase lubri cation on page 25 No other pre service is required For Honda engine operating and service instructions see Honda engine owner s manual 31ZH7622 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BATTERY The battery is a 12 Volt 14 16 AH dimensions mm 160x90x161 ref YB16 or mm 190x127x160 ref UR1 Push the unit to an open ventilated spot Wear safety goggles and gloves when f...

Page 25: ...er s manual Add oil if the oil level is at the half of the dipstick NOTE Engine manufacturers recommend the types and weights of oil for seasonal use in their engine Al ways consult the engine instruction manual for their recommendations When changing oil always run the engine to get the oil warm Then shut down remove the drain plug and drain the dirty oil into a container for proper disposal Do n...

Page 26: ...at regular intervals Under very dusty conditions check often and change filters when necessary A clogged filter raises the engine temperature Dry element filters can be cleaned by tapping gently against a flat surface but it is far better to replace a dirty filter than try to clean it The pre cleaners however can be cleaned with soap and water or mineral spirits but must be dried thoroughly then o...

Page 27: ...ted to living quarters Do not refuel when the engine is running or still hot GASOLINE ENGINE FUEL The 4 cycle will run on either leaded or unleaded gasoli ne Gasoline of 87 to 93 octane is recommended 1 Remove the fuel cap fill fuel tank and re install the cap securely 2 Push the tractor at least 10 feet from fuelling area and wipe off any spillage before starting the engine 3 Open the fuel line v...

Page 28: ...t shaped stop on the PTO lever when the unit is in the rear mount mode see dra wing DO NOT REMOVE OR MOVE THIS LOCK OUT BAR ASIDE FOR PTO ENGAGEMENT DURING BACKING OF THE TILLER WARNING Be sure to shift into NEUTRAL N position on the gear selector and disengage the PTO before star ting the engine If started in gear the unit will move along If started with the PTO engaged a Tiller or a Po wer Sweep...

Page 29: ... ENGINE STARTING The clutch is the black lever and the stop switch is the red lever on the left handlebar The red lever has to be held depressed during operation or it will shut off the engine For starting squeeze both levers against the handlebar with one hand and prop them in this position by setting the wire spring latch see drawing WARNING The RED engine stop switch lever is designed to stop t...

Page 30: ...sed choke may flood it STOPPING Any time you let go of the left handlebar the red stop lever on top will activate the ignition stop switch to stop the engine On an electric start turn off the switch to prevent current drain when the unit is not in use In case the stop switch becomes open disconnected you can make an emergency stop on the engine either by clo sing the carburetor choke or by doing t...

Page 31: ...e instructions on page 8 TAKING CONTROL OF THE MACHINE 1 When the engine is running grasp the left handle bar Hold the stop switch depressed and squeeze the clutch lever to dislodge the spring latch Now both clutch and stop levers will be under your con trol 2 Do not let up the stop switch lever or it will stop the engine When ready for action shift into the desired gear and release the clutch lev...

Page 32: ...the handlebars to the other end of the unit 2 Detach the PTO and gear selector shift rods from their supports and let them hang down 3 Locate the control column indexing rod or lever according to model see drawings Use it to free the column from the support in preparation to swing it around LOCATING OF CONTROL COLUMN INDEXING LEVERS 32 Mod 718 722 732 948 TRACTOR TO PUSHER Mod 852 853 PUSHER TO TR...

Page 33: ... the lever on right handlebar and tur ning column 180 degrees clockwise to go back to pusher mode turn counterclockwise 5 Put the shift rods back in their brackets on the control column Check the position of the control cables and see that they are neither bunched up nor pulled taut OPERATING IN CONVERTED MODE ALL MODELS 1 TRACTOR MODE Push the PTO shift rod forward to engage the PTO pull it back ...

Page 34: ...r and en gage clutch to move forward To back up disengage clutch engage the red reverser lever on the right handlebar and engage clutch Models 853 and 948 have the fourth gear in tractor mode b Models 710 718 722 and 732 two of the three gear positions can be used in the converted mode in either direction The third is blocked because it is too fast to use in backing the unit 3 Engage the PTO and t...

Page 35: ...ck tire pressure c originally the position of A lever is normal As clutch wears out the same lever could have a wider opening being so uneasy to use this means that it is necessary to adjust the cable setting le ver A on its original position acting on adjustment device B and on counter nut C d check the gear oil level of each attachment Re check rotary mowers every 50 hours and the other attachme...

Page 36: ...shaft Although the attachment may be coupled directly to the unit PTO there is a quick hitch that can shorten the time for coupling and uncoupling attachments There are al so PTO extensions in lengths of 3 and 6 which can be coupled between the PTO and attachment for better ba lance with certain attachment and engine combinations A DIRECT COUPLING 1 Remove the lock nuts and washers from the tracto...

Page 37: ...he bar is bolted to the bra ckets The gauge is pinned with the clevis pin and hair pin Tighten all nuts WIDTH OF TILTH IMPORTANT When changing sets of tines it is important to keep the tines in place on one side for use as a model while changing tines on the other Do not mount the tines backwards on the flange SINGLE ROW ATTACHMENT FOR 710 718 722 732 or converted 852 Available sizes are 18 20 26 ...

Page 38: ...ring hard rocky soil till at a maximum depth at the lowest gear setting and at a fast throttle setting In soft soil you can probably start right off tilling at maximum depth and finest tilth are achieved in the lo west gear speeds 2 You can avoid trampling over and tamping the fresh tilled rows by walking to one side of the tiller Swing the handlebar to the side and adjust it to a com fortable hei...

Page 39: ...ecessary to increase ground speed select a higher gear rather than advance the throttle 2 The short teeth of the Mulching Bar can cut wet grass without clogging COMBINATION BAR COMBINES SOME OF THE ABI LITIES OF THE SICKLE BAR AND MULCHING BAR IN ONE ATTACHMENT Both the Mulching and Combination Bars are designed for re cutting mulching mown grass For brush cutting and also when operating in extrem...

Page 40: ...cessive slack When the adjustment produces the best motion with out binding tighten the lock nut A Two types of blade holders are available COMBO CUTTER BAR fig 5a SICKLE CUTTER BAR fig 5c a Blade holder adjustment for COMBO cutter bar Loosen the upper lock nut A 5a Adjust the tension screw B until the blade slides freely between the tooth and blade holder without excessive slack When the adjustme...

Page 41: ... and nuts from the discharge volute bracket Use them to attach the curved dis charge deflector to the bracket see drawing 3 The discharge volute on the opposite side from the one in step 2 has a flat door hinged down the side No assembly is needed DANGER Open discharge from the volutes without the cat cher in place can be very dangerous Make sure door is closed and deflector is in the down positio...

Page 42: ...r in Section One Do not remove or defeat the purpose of the discharge deflector on the mower or leave the discharge door open when not using the grass catcher Do not remove or destroy the operation of the high speed lockout device on the unit or operate or leave the machine running with the RED STOP LEVER lat ched in the down position Do not operate with the mo wer at the rear of the unit When ope...

Page 43: ...ny impact severe enough to bend it may have put tiny cracks in the hardened steel These could enlarge unit the cutter shatters during operation Like all cutting tools the mower must be kept in good condition to perform well 1 Clean the underside of the deck often enough to pre vent heavy caking of dirt and grass on the surfaces Inspect the condition of the mower blade assemblies each time 2 The le...

Page 44: ...ller retard system de signed to brake the impeller to a stop within three se conds after PTO disengagement or engine shutdown Even so never put hands and fingers inside the dis charge chute or the impeller collector area unless the engine has been rendered unstartable as explai ned in Section One at page 8 5 Always shut off the engine wait until all movement stops and disconnect the spark plug wir...

Page 45: ...shred most organic materials However objects of certain shape size or texture may cause trou ble even if organic The Shredder cannot handle thick branches or large chunks of wood Neither Shredder nor Chipper can handle cloth string glass rubber metal rocks or paving or long vines Soggy soil green garden wastes and wet grass clip pings can be processed through the Shredder by mixing dry leaves and ...

Page 46: ...aces should barely clear the turf when re moving lawn thatch If adjusted too low or when it runs into a hillock the brush will drive the unit back towards the operator Always put the unit into gear before engaging the PTO If the Sweeper is engaged first and the brush is in con tact with the ground it will drive back the unit Be prepared to let go of the controls to stop all motion if the unit is d...

Page 47: ... the condition of the soil snow or what ever material is to be moved or spread Consider installation of wheel weights when maximum traction is needed Instruction for assembly and use co me with the Dozer Blade The models have an integral mounting bracket Fit the dozer blade tongue over the hitch or special bracket on the unit and drop the hitch pin through the holes Drop the angle pin through the ...

Page 48: ...SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE 48 ...

Page 49: ...heels for increased traction and or deeper plowing or tilling Part 922 43686 for 4 00 8 3 50 8 kg 11 Part 922 48715 for 4 00 10 5 00 10 kg 15 Part 922 48720 for 6 50 80 12 kg 34 UTILITY TRAILER Use with 948 and 853 power units Hauls up to 875 pounds of firewood trash shrubs etc has a separate footbrake for operating safety Not for road use A cur ved coupling is used for attachment to the unit hitc...

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