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Table of Contents 

 

Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................2

 

Safety

........................................................................................................................................................................6

 

Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................6

 

Safety Decals

 ............................................................................................................................................................8

 

Initial Setup

............................................................................................................................................................. 10

 

Uncrating .............................................................................................................................................................. 10

 

Product Overv iew

 ................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Controls ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

 

Ignition Switch ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Choke................................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Throttle Control ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

 

Blade Engagement Control (PTO) .......................................................................................................................... 11

 

Motion Control Levers............................................................................................................................................ 11

 

Fuel Shut-off Valve ................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Hour Meter............................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Attachments/Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 12

 

Operator Presence/Parking Brake .......................................................................................................................... 12

 

Specifications........................................................................................................................................................ 12

 

Operation

 ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

 

Adding Fuel........................................................................................................................................................... 13

 

Using Stabilizer/Conditioner ................................................................................................................................... 13

 

Filling the Fuel Tank .............................................................................................................................................. 13

 

Checking the Engine Oil Level................................................................................................................................ 13

 

Think Safety First .................................................................................................................................................. 14

 

Starting the Engine ................................................................................................................................................ 14

 

Stopping the Engine .............................................................................................................................................. 14

 

Moving Forward or Backward ................................................................................................................................. 14

 

Moving Forward .................................................................................................................................................... 14

 

Moving Backward .................................................................................................................................................. 14

 

Steering ................................................................................................................................................................ 14

 

Stopping the Machine ............................................................................................................................................ 14

 

Pushing the Machine by Hand ................................................................................................................................ 14

 

Side Discharging or Mulching the Grass.................................................................................................................. 15

 

Operating the Deck Engagement Control (PTO) ...................................................................................................... 15

 

Engaging the Mower Blades (PTO)......................................................................................................................... 15

 

Summary of Contents for Quick Series

Page 1: ...BetterOutdoorProducts com ONLINE EDITION Operators Manual Quick Series Mowers Better Outdoor Products LLC West Point Business Park 2595 Viceroy Drive Winston Salem North Carolina 27103 866 290 7295 ...

Page 2: ...duct properly and to avoid injury and product damage You are responsible for operating the product properly and safely You may contact Better Outdoor Products directly at service betteroutdoorproducts com for product and accessory information Whenever you need service genuine Better Outdoor Products parts or additional information contact Better Outdoor Products customer service and have the model...

Page 3: ...ts Accessories 12 Operator Presence Parking Brake 12 Specifications 12 Operation 13 Adding Fuel 13 Using Stabilizer Conditioner 13 Filling the Fuel Tank 13 Checking the Engine Oil Level 13 Think Safety First 14 Starting the Engine 14 Stopping the Engine 14 Moving Forward or Backward 14 Moving Forward 14 Moving Backward 14 Steering 14 Stopping the Machine 14 Pushing the Machine by Hand 14 Side Disc...

Page 4: ...ine Oil 19 Checking the Engine Oil Level 19 Changing the Oil 50hrs 19 Changing the Oil Filter 100hrs 20 Servicing the Spark Plug s 100hrs 20 Removing the Spark Plug s 20 Checking the Spark Plug s 20 Installing the Spark Plug s 21 Air Cleaner Foam and Paper Element 25 50hrs 21 Fuel Filter 200 hrs 21 Cooling System Maintenance 21 Grease Fittings 25 hrs 21 Caster Fork 25 hrs 22 Clutch 25hrs 22 Tires ...

Page 5: ...ls 10475 44 Models 32 Transaxle Drive Belt 10049 All Models 33 Quickie 32 Belt 10664 33 Single Disc Clutch 10051 33 Multi Disc Clutch 10579 34 Spindle 10323 34 Spindle Pulley 10251 10252 10483 35 Idler Pulley Replacement 10027 Deck Idler 10028 Deck Drive Idler 35 Idler Spring Replacement 10029 Small 10326 Large 35 Rear Wheel 36 Front Caster Wheel 10007 36 Engine 36 Transaxle 10052 37 Wiring Schema...

Page 6: ...e refueling Do not smoke Never refuel or drain the machine indoors Check that operator s presence controls safety switches and shields are attached and functioning properly Do not operate unless they are functioning properly Operation Never run an engine in an enclosed area Only operate in good light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is ...

Page 7: ... or service Use only Better Outdoor Products approved attachments Warranty may be voided if used with unapproved attachments Slope Operation All slopes and ramps require extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope Do not mow it Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc from the mowing area Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Use caution near drop offs ditches or embankm...

Page 8: ...8 BetterOutdoorProducts com Safety Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost ...

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Page 10: ...e top holes raises grips approximately 1 4 Cut banding straps that hold machine to pallet 5 Locate ground cables remove tape and attach both wires to rear engine mounting bolt electric start machines only Figure 3 Figure 3 6 Using the 5 16 keps nut located in your Owner s Manual bag secure ground cables to rear engine mounting bolt using a wrench 7 Place transaxle lever in Easy Roll Around positio...

Page 11: ... engines have two positions Run and Stop Electric start engines have three positions Start Run and Stop Choke Use the choke when starting a cold engine Throttle Control The throttle controls engine RPM Blade Engagement Control PTO The blade engagement control PTO is used to engage the drive for the mower blades Move the lever up and to the right to engage the blades To disengage the blades move th...

Page 12: ...th the machine to enhance and expand its capabilities Contact Better Outdoor Products for information on approved accessories Operator Presence Parking Brake The operator presence parking brake lever automatically applies the brake when released It must be depressed to move the machine The lever also operates the safety interlock system Specifications Note Specifications and design are subject to ...

Page 13: ...move gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling...

Page 14: ...he ignition key to off Important Make sure fuel shut off valve is closed before transporting or storing the machine as fuel leakage may occur Before storing the machine pull wire off spark plug s to prevent possibility of accidental starting Moving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm revolutions per minute Place the throttle control in the run pos...

Page 15: ...ve the deck engagement control lever PTO up and to the left then down to the off position The Safety Interlock System If safety interlock switches are disconnected or damaged the machine could operate unexpectedly causing personal injury Do not tamper with the interlock switches Check the operation of the interlock switches daily and replace any damaged switches before operating the machine Unders...

Page 16: ...6 Using a socket loosen the nut 1 to 2 full turns for the rear height of cut adjustment on both sides Figure 10 Figure 10 7 Pull up or push down on the rear of the deck to align the arrow on the rear adjusters so that they both point to the number position that matches your caster fork setting and retighten nuts 8 The height of cut can be adjusted from 1 to 4 inch 25 to 100 mm Note Machines leave ...

Page 17: ...r see Figure 11 above 2 Turn the center barrel clockwise for less reverse speed counter clockwise for more reverse speed Note Forward cable may also need adjustment to remove any free play in control handles Note When properly adjusted the forward reverse levers should have 1 8 play Operator Presence Parking Brake Cable 10609 1 Locate the operator presence cable adjuster by following cable down fr...

Page 18: ...cts com Belt Guard Cover 1 Remove caster arm reinforcement strut knobs and rotate struts to the side Figure 14 Figure 14 2 Remove belt cover knobs and remove cover 3 Reinstall in reverse order 2 2 36 and 44 Models 32 Models ...

Page 19: ...he key and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position 4 Clean around the oil dipstick Figure 16 so that dirt cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the engine Figure 16 1 Oil dipstick 2 Filler tube 5 Unscrew the oil dipstick and wipe the end clean Figure 16 6 Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube but do not thread onto tube 7 Pull the dipstick out and ...

Page 20: ...ing the Spark Plug s 100hrs Check the spark plug s after every 100 operating hours Ensure that the air gap between the center and side electrode is correct before installing the spark plug Use a spark plug wrench for removing and installing the spark plug s and a gapping tool feeler gauge to check and adjust the air gap Install new spark plug s if necessary Type Champion RCJ8Y or equivalent Air Ga...

Page 21: ...line can burn you and others and can damage property Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the engine is cold Do this outdoors in an open area Wipe up any gasoline that spills Never smoke when draining gasoline and stay away from an open flame or where a spark may ignite the gasoline fumes Fuel Filter 200 hrs 1 Turn gas tank valve to off position Figure 21 Figure 21 2 Using a straight screwdriver...

Page 22: ...fine grit sand paper clean any rust or dirt from caster fork shafts and caster bearings 3 Using a light lubricant WD 40 lubricate clean shafts 4 Reinstall Clutch 25hrs 1 Spray a small amount of light lubricating oil WD 40 into the opening next to clutch lever Figure 25 Figure 25 Tires 25 hrs 1 Using a tire pressure gage maintain 14 to 16 psi for rear wheels 2 Using a tire pressure gage maintain 25...

Page 23: ... Adding Water to the Battery The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just before you operate the machine This lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution 1 Remove the battery from the machine refer to Battery in repair section Important Never fill the battery with distilled water while the battery is installed in the machine Electrolyte could be spilled on other part...

Page 24: ... 7 Replace the fuel filter 8 Dirt water or stale fuel is in the fuel system 8 Drain and clean fuel system Engine overheats 1 Engine load is excessive 1 Reduce the ground speed 2 Oil level in the crankcase is low 2 Add oil to the crankcase 3 Cooling fins and air passages under the engine blower housing are plugged 3 Remove the obstruction from the cooling fins and air passages Machine does not driv...

Page 25: ...nterlock Switch 10185 1 Unplug harness from interlock switch Figure 28 Figure 28 2 Using a wrench and a socket remove both bolts holding interlock bracket to transaxle Figure 29 Figure 29 3 Using a 3 8 and 5 16 wrench remove interlock switch from bracket 4 Install new switch in reverse order Note Make sure there is a small gap between the interlock switch button and hydro arm This can be checked b...

Page 26: ...tal parts of the machine Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode resulting in personal injury Always Disconnect the negative black battery cable before disconnecting the positive red cable Always Reconnect the positive red battery cable before reconnecting the negative black cable 1 Remove ignition switch key...

Page 27: ...re 35 Figure 35 5 Install new solenoid in reverse order Note Make sure to re attach the green ground wire behind the solenoid mounting bolt Fuse 1 All electric start Quick mowers are equipped with an automotive type 10 amp fuse that is located near the top of starter solenoid Hour Meter 10220 1 Unplug harness from hour meter 2 Squeeze tabs and push out hour meter 3 Install new meter in reverse ord...

Page 28: ...able adjusters 5 Remover hair pin cotter and washer Figure 37 Figure 37 6 With a pair of pliers collapse both tabs and carefully remove cable Figure 38 Figure 38 7 Install new cable in reverse order making sure to seat both rubber boots on each end of cable Reverse Lever 10421 1 Remove cotter pin and clevis pin from reverse control lever Figure 39 Figure 39 2 Remove cotter pin Figure 40 Figure 40 ...

Page 29: ...justers 6 Remove hairpin cotter and washer Figure 45 Figure 45 7 With a pair of pliers collapse both tabs and carefully remove cable Figure 46 Figure 46 8 Install new cable in reverse order making sure to seat both rubber boots on each end of cable Note When inserting clevis pin 10423 through reverse control lever 10421 make sure the spiral pin 10424 goes into the small hole in the forward control...

Page 30: ...crew the cable from the handle 7 Remove the hairpin cotter and washer Figure 48 8 With a pair of pliers collapse both tabs and carefully remove cable 9 Install new cable in reverse order making sure to seat both rubber boots on each end of cable Note Adjust cable so there is 1 8 free play in handle Figure 49 Figure 49 Blade Engagement Control Cable 10081 1 Disconnect the wiring plug from the safet...

Page 31: ...clutch releases fully Throttle Cable 10439 Kawasaki 10115 Briggs and Stratton 1 Using a 5 16 socket loosen the cable clamp and remove cable end Figure 54 Figure 54 2 Unscrew throttle control knob counter clockwise 3 Using a 3 8 wrench and 5 16 socket remove the throttle control bracket from dash panel Figure 55 Figure 55 4 Cut any cable ties and remove cable Install in reverse order Note When inst...

Page 32: ...58 Figure 58 3 Remove the belt from the center pulley and from the clutch 4 Install new belt in reverse order making sure that it seats in both pulleys Note After replacing your belts take time to grease your spindles and idlers with a good high temp grease Deck Belt 10047 36 Models 10475 44 Models 1 Remove the belt guard cover refer to Belt Guard Cover 2 Remove the deck drive belt refer to Deck D...

Page 33: ...e that it seats in all three pulleys Quickie 32 Belt 10664 1 Remove the belt guard cover 2 Start from either side and roll the belt off pulleys Figure 62 Figure 62 3 Work the belt out of all pulleys and remove 4 Install new belt in reverse order making sure that it seats in all pulleys Note After replacing your belts take time to grease your spindles and idlers with a good high temp grease Single ...

Page 34: ...ive Belt 4 Using a small pipe wrench and ratchet with a 5 8 socket remove the clutch bolt Figure 63 Note Clutch bolt can be removed through the hole in the swing arm 5 Remove clutch 6 When installing new clutch make sure the anti rotation stud is inserted into the anti rotation bracket Note Use high strength Red Loctite on the threads of clutch bolt when installing Spindle 10323 1 Support front of...

Page 35: ...pulleys 10650 Idler Pulley Replacement 10027 Deck Idler 10028 Deck Drive Idler 1 Remove belt guard cover refer to Belt Guard Cover 2 Remove deck drive belt refer to Deck Drive Belt 3 Remove deck belt refer to Deck Belt 4 Using a 9 16 wrench and 9 16 socket remove idler pulley bolt Figure 70 Figure 70 5 Install new pulley in reverse order Idler Spring Replacement 10029 Small 10326 Large 1 Remove be...

Page 36: ...ove rear wheels spacers 10065 and drive keys 10064 4 Install new wheel in reverse order Note Be sure wheel drive keys are in place Front Caster Wheel 10007 1 Using two 1 1 8 wrenches remove axle bolt and remove wheel 2 Install in reverse order Note When reinstalling axle bolt place a small amount of Blue Loctite on threads Make sure wheel turns freely Do not over tighten Also grease wheel bearings...

Page 37: ...r to Transaxle Interlock Switch 3 Disconnect the operator presence cable at transaxle refer to Operator Presence Cable 4 Disconnect the forward cable at transaxle refer to Forward Drive Cable 5 Disconnect the reverse cable at clutch refer to Reverse Cable 6 Disconnect the blade engagement cable refer to Blade Engagement 7 Remove the transaxle drive belt refer to Transaxle Drive Belt 8 Remove rear ...

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Page 41: ...igure A Figure A 1 Slide mulch plate into place Figure B Figure B 2 Insert carriage bolt through hole in mulching kit and through hole in deck Figure C Figure C 3 Secure with lock washer and knob 4 Insert carriage bolt through hole in deck and through hole in mulching kit Figure D Figure D 5 Secure with flat washer lock washer and knob ...

Page 42: ...formance But the two Cardinal rules of mulching are 1 Mulch when it s fairly dry 2 Mulch often If the grass is damp recently rained morning dew sprinkler has been running etc the clippings can clump together and become too heavy to remain aloft and recirculate under the deck That s why it s important to mulch when it s dry so that the grass is light enough to remain moving under the deck and recyc...

Page 43: ...t a time Figure G Figure G 2 Using a wrench install the head light to the bracket Figure H Figure H 3 Using a wrench adjust the head light to the desired angle Figure I Figure I 4 Insert the headlight plug with the longest loose wire to the right headlight Figure J Figure J 5 Insert the other head light plug into the left headlight 6 Plug headlight wiring harness into machine Figure K Figure K 6 ...

Page 44: ...handlebar with U bolts Align the top of the bracket with the bottom edge of dash panel Figure M Figure M 3 Insert the kingpin of the trailer arm into the bearings on the rider platform 4 Secure with snap ring Figure N Figure N 5 Attach Step Saver using the clevis pins and hairpin cotters Figure O Figure O 6 Secure the Step Saver in the folded position using lynch pin Figure P Figure P ...

Page 45: ...ms to the green slotted channel 3 Adjust striping assembly left or right to center behind the mower 4 The system should now be capable of free floating independently from the mower itself Grass Catcher ACC 0001 1 Using two 9 16 wrenches remove chute Figure R Figure R 2 Install by aligning the two pins on grass catcher to the holes that the chute was attached to Figure S Figure S ...

Page 46: ...g service We will repair or replace any part or parts found at our sole discretion to be defective without charge directly to the original owner of record Portions of Better Outdoors Products equipment are warranted separately by their respective manufacturers Briggs Stratton Engines Two years in homeowner use One year in commercial use Kawasaki Engines Two years in homeowner use One year in comme...

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