HOVER MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
California Trimmer
• 1028 4
th
St. SW, Bldg. A
• Auburn, Washington 98001 • CalTrimmer.com
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Mower Operation (continued)
When cutting steeper inclines
from the top of the slope and a
longer reach is needed, never
tie a rope to the unit. Use the
extended handlebar kit option
(order #4012561).
If striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect mower for
damage. Repair damage before
restarting engine. Watch out for
traffic when working near roadways.
For best performance, install new
blades before the cutting season begins. Replace
the blades when necessary with California Trimmer
replacement blades.
Release the engine stop lever and allow the engine
to cool before making inspections or adjustments,
and when transporting.
If the engine does not stop, turn the fuel valve to the
OFF position and move the throttle lever to the
starting (choke) position. Have the unit immediately
inspected by an Authorized Service Dealer.
3.
Cutting Height Adjustment
The unit’s cutting height is adjusted by moving the
spacers on either side of the tri-blade assembly (the
triangular shaped component that holds the flail blades)
or the bar blade.
Tri-Blade Assembly Bar Blade
Loosen and remove the center bolt to disassemble the
components. Placing all the spacers ABOVE the tri-
blade assembly / bar blade will provide the lowest cutting
height, while placing all the spacers below will provide
the highest cutting height.
IMPORTANT!
Always install the tri-blade assembly with flail blade
mounting nuts facing upward (toward impeller / engine).
The mounting components; hub, spacers, tri-blade
assembly / bar blade and flange, must be installed,
aligned and seated properly before tightening the bolt.
4.
Transporting
An optional wheel kit (order # 4041500) is available for
quick and easy transporting.
Mower Maintenance
The following maintenance topics are general practices
that owners can do to keep the mower in good working
condition. For any service or repair issues beyond these,
it is recommended that the unit be inspected by an
Authorized California Trimmer Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme
conditions may require more frequent service
intervals. Engine components may become dirty or
plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or
other severe conditions.
DAILY INSPECTION FOR COMMERCIAL USE
EVERY 8 HOURS FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE
1. Check engine oil level and air cleaner per the engine
manu
facturer’s instructions.
2. Inspect the cutting blades for damage and
movement
– NOTE: the blades are reversible and
use only genuine California Trimmer replacement
parts.
3. Do not operate the unit without tri-blades or bar
blades properly installed.
4. Remove debris and grass from the engine mounting
base area and the engine air intake
– which is part
of the recoil starter.
5. Check the impeller and mower deck for cracks or
damage.
6. Check the tightness of the handle mounts.
7. Clean excess grass buildup from the underside of
the deck.
8. Replacement parts are available from Authorized
California Trimmer Dealers. The parts manual is
available for download at: Caltrimmer.com
