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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. ENGINE:
For complete maintenance and
operating information for your engine,
please refer to your engine operating
and maintenance instructions furnished
by the engine manufacturer and
included in your
Country Clipper
Zero
Turn Radius Mower information packet.
NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept
clean. If plugged, engine may be
seriously damaged by overheating.
2. BATTERY:
CAUTION
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A POISONOUS
AND CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION. AVOID SPILLING ON SKIN,
EYES, AND CLOTHING.
Keep the electrolyte level above the
plates in each cell by adding distilled
water as it becomes necessary. Add
water just before operating the mower to
mix the water with the solution. Be
careful not to overfill the battery -- the
electrolyte solution is corrosive and can
cause damage to surrounding metal
parts if it should spill. When taking the
battery out of the mower for servicing,
make sure to connect the cables to the
battery exactly as they were prior to
removal. Always disconnect the ground
(
-
) wire
first
and always reconnect the
ground (
-
) wire
last.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the
corrosion around the battery terminals
by applying a solution of one part baking
soda to four parts water. Coat all
exposed terminal surfaces with a light
layer of grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
NOTE: At temperatures below 32 degrees F (0
degrees C) the full charge state must be
maintained to prevent cell electrolyte
from freezing and causing permanent
battery damage.
3. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for
efficient operation of the mower. Check
tire pressure as requested in the
maintenance schedule. Inflate tires to
the pressures listed below:
Lug nuts should be torqued to 75 ft/lbs
and checked regularly for tightness.
4. MOWER
BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after
every 10 hours of operation. To
sharpen blades proceed as follows:
CAUTION
STOP ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND
SPARK PLUGS FOR SAFETY.
A.
Remove bolt and blade washer
mounting blade on shaft. Remove
blade.
B.
Blades should be discarded when worn
excessively.
C.
Sharpen blades with a hand file, electric
grinder or blade sharpener. Wear
gloves and eye protection when
sharpening. Grind blade at original 25
degree bevel.
D.
Check balance of blade by positioning
the blade on a nail or blade balance
pedestal. Grind the blade on the end
that is heavier until both sides balance.
E.
Install blade, blade washer and bolt.
Make sure to torque bolt to 100 ft-lbs.
Model
Front tires
Rear tires
All
Models
12 psi
12 psi
New Blade
25 degrees
When notch
starts, discard
blade
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION