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NEUTON



Cordless

Electric Mower

Safety &

Operating

Instructions

Model: EM 4.1

COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS

, INC.

www.neutonowners.com

NEUTON



Cordless

Electric Mower

Safety &

Operating

Instructions

Model: EM 4.1

COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS

, INC.

www.neutonowners.com

Summary of Contents for NEUTON EM 4.1

Page 1: ...tric Mower Safety Operating Instructions Model EM 4 1 COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS INC www neutonowners com NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions Model EM 4 1 COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS INC www neutonowners com ...

Page 2: ...free at 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 if you have any questions or difficulties as you get used to your new mower We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper Thanks once again for all of us at Country Home Products Inc Country Home Products Inc Meigs Road P O Box 25 Vergennes VT 05491 Toll free phone 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 Fax 1 802 877 1213 Web site www neutonowners com E mail inf...

Page 3: ...fely 9 Chapter 3 Setting Up Your NEUTON Mower 10 NEUTON Mower Package Checklist 10 Assembling Your NEUTON Mower 12 Controls and Features 18 Chapter 4 Operating Your NEUTON Mower 20 Pre Start Checks 20 Adjusting the Cutting Height 21 Starting the Motor and Engaging the Blade 22 Stopping the Motor and Blade 23 When Finished Mowing 23 Mowing and Lawn Care Tips 23 Chapter 5 Charging and Caring for the...

Page 4: ...ON Mower 32 Cleaning Your Mower 32 Removing and Attaching the Blade 32 Sharpening the Blade 33 Balancing the Blade 34 Lubricating Your Mower 34 Storing your NEUTON Mower 35 Chapter 8 Troubleshooting Tips 36 Addendum A Parts List and Schematic Drawings 38 Schematic Drawings 42 NEUTON Mower Product Specifications 44 ...

Page 5: ...hnical Support Department will be happy to help you When you call please have your serial number or order number available so we can help you quickly About this Manual This manual is organized into the following chapters Chapter 1 Introducing the NEUTON Mower EM 4 1 Explains the organization of and conventions used in this manual Provides contact information for Country Home Products Inc Chapter 2...

Page 6: ...our machine Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury to you or damage to your Mower This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your Mower Note This information may be helpful to you in using your Mower Tools needed This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance function on your Mower Note Country Home Products Inc reserves the right to dis...

Page 7: ...NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower We don t want you to get injured so please take a few moments to read the following instructions for safely operating your new machine Important Please read these instructions before using your Mower Safety and Information Labels You will find the following two labels on your NEUTON Mower NEUTON Mower Warning and Safety Instructions label 196921 ...

Page 8: ...4 NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions NEUTON Battery operating tips label 196101 Mower Danger label 176701 The following label appears on your NEUTON Battery ...

Page 9: ...allow children to operate the Mower Before and while pulling the Mower backwards look behind and down for small children and for secure footing Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision If you are ever unsure about an action you are about to take please don t do it Dressing Appropriately Always use safety goggles or glasses when using ...

Page 10: ...st repair them or replace them before using the Mower Follow the instructions for the proper installation and operation of accessories Use only accessories approved by the manufacturer Do not alter any aspect of the Mower attachments or accessories in any way Modifying or changing your Mower or its attachments and accessories in any way could cause personal injuries and property damage and will vo...

Page 11: ...be pushed forward while cutting Use extreme caution when maneuvering backwards Always look first to check your footing look down and behind you before moving backwards Stop the motor when crossing over loose materials such as gravel drives walks or roads as objects discharged by the Mower can be hazardous After striking a foreign object or if the Mower vibrates abnormally stop the motor and remove...

Page 12: ...ld lose your footing or balance Do not mow on wet grass Unsure footing could cause you to slip Servicing Your Mower Never make adjustments or repairs with the motor running Remove the safety key to prevent accidental starting Keep all nuts and bolts tight especially blade attachment bolts and keep the equipment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regular...

Page 13: ...e the lawn Mower battery in the rain or in wet locations Exercise care in handling the battery in order not to short circuit it with conducting materials such as rings bracelets and keys When short circuited the battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns Do not attempt to replace the individual battery cells inside the battery Mixing fresh and discharged batteries could increase internal ce...

Page 14: ...ng is missing please call Country Home Products toll free at 1 866 NEUTON1 638 8661 NEUTON Mower Package Checklist Country Home Products ships the following items Figure 1 in your Mower package Please check to make sure you have everything listed below NEUTON Mower Upper handlebar assembly Quick connect knobs green two used to connect the lower handlebars to the Mower Lower handlebars two pieces w...

Page 15: ...structions 11 Package Contents Figure 1 4 Lower handlebars with black connector knobs 5 Rear discharge plate 6 Battery 8 Safety key 7 Battery charger 9 36 mm wrench 1 NEUTON Mower 2 Upper handlebar assembly Cord clip 3 Quick connect knobs green 3a Lockwashers ...

Page 16: ...y after it has been fully charged Each of these steps is described in detail below See Figure 14 on page 17 for a photograph of the fully assembled Mower Step 1 Read the Safety and Operating Instructions Before Proceeding The NEUTON Mower is a motorized cutting machine that uses a sharp blade For your safety and for the best results it is important to read the information in Chapter 2 Important Sa...

Page 17: ...wer for the first time If you do not charge it before using the Mower the battery s charging capacity may decrease For instructions on removing and charging the battery read Chapter 5 Charging and Caring for the Battery before you operate the mower Step 4 Attach the Lower Handlebar Sections To keep the Mower from moving while you assemble it put a foot behind one of the wheels Use the green quick ...

Page 18: ... the green quick connect knobs by hand Do not use a tool to tighten you could easily over tighten them and damage the parts Step 5 Attach the Upper Handlebar Assembly Use the black connector knobs already attached to the lower handlebars to connect the upper and lower handlebar sections together 1 Remove the black connector knobs and connector bolts from the upper ends of the lower handlebars Let ...

Page 19: ...connector knobs until they are snug 6 Check the length of the handlebars for comfort If necessary reconnect the handlebars up or down to a height that is best for you To save space for storage you can loosen these black connector knobs to drop the upper handlebar assembly forward onto the Mower s deck Step 6 Attach the Cable to the Handlebar Assembly 1 Run the cable through the cord clip Figure 9 ...

Page 20: ...Battery After It Has Been Fully Charged 1 Correctly orient the battery Align the black edge of the battery with the side of the housing where the label reads Insert battery with black side along this edge The indentations on the bottom of the battery must line up with the metal tabs in the bottom of the housing 2 After confirming the correct orientation of the battery insert the battery into the b...

Page 21: ...lectric Mower Safety Operating Instructions 17 Figure 14 Your NEUTON Mower Start knob Indicator light Control bar Mower Auxiliary switch Key slot Battery cover Cutting height lever Cable guide Your Fully Assembled NEUTON Mower ...

Page 22: ...afety key can be inserted either way it has no front or back The safety key has a built in circuit breaker to protect the motor Note When the built in circuit breaker is tripped the white button on top of the safety key will pop up Before attempting to restart the Mower push the white button all the way down until it locks into place Start Knob The orange start knob is a safety feature that you mu...

Page 23: ...ss Notice that there are six different height positions etched into the Mower s body To easily move the cutting height lever hold the handlebars with your right hand to keep the Mower steady and adjust the lever with your left hand To easily adjust this lever pull the lever out before lifting or lowering it Once you pull it out it very easily adjusts to a different level Mower Auxiliary Switch The...

Page 24: ...and securely attached Inspect for any visible damage to the blade or deck and remove any accumulation of dirt dust or dried grass clippings Attach either the rear discharge plate the rear bagger or the mulching blade and plug See Chapter 6 Optional Attachments for details on attaching the bagger and mulching kit Set the Mower to the desired cutting height See Adjusting the Cutting Height on page 2...

Page 25: ...ndlebars with your right hand to keep the Mower steady and adjust the lever with your left hand 4 Move the lever to any one of the six cutting height settings Each position adjusts the Mower blade s level to a different cutting height Pulling the cutting height lever up towards position 1 cuts more grass which leaves your grass shorter pushing it down towards position 6 cuts less grass leaving you...

Page 26: ...he motor to run If the Mower does not start first check for some simple solutions Make sure the battery is in the safety key is in and the indicator light is green Make sure the Mower Auxiliary switch is set to Mower Make sure the white circuit breaker button on the safety key is depressed Did you follow the two step start sequence slide the orange start knob to the left then squeeze and hold the ...

Page 27: ...Mower forward in thick grass rather cut it with a couple of passes Your NEUTON Mower will do a better and safer job when cutting at a steady pace Mowing dense grasses such as St Augustine or Bermuda grass requires more power to cut properly For these grasses it may be necessary to move more slowly to ensure a quality cut Mow as often as needed so that you are only cutting 1 to 2 inches of grass ea...

Page 28: ...ompletely maintenance free You never need to add water However as with all rechargeable batteries after years of use they will eventually need replacement With proper care this battery should last up to 5 years Please refer to Chapter 7 Maintaining and Storing Your NEUTON Mower for more information Under normal conditions the battery should run for approximately 45 to 60 minutes per use The length...

Page 29: ...utdoor use although you should never charge the battery in the open outdoors Important Always connect the charger to the battery first and then plug it into the wall outlet When unplugging reverse the process unplug the charger from the wall outlet first and then disconnect it from the battery Charging the Battery in the Mower 1 Make sure all four wheels of the Mower touch the floor 2 Remove the s...

Page 30: ...ry immediately after each use no matter how short a time it was used Fully recharge even if the indicator light on the Mower is still green This is important in order to maintain maximum Mower performance and extend the useful life of the battery If you are using the Mower and the green indicator light goes out suggesting low battery charge then you should stop using the Mower and either replace o...

Page 31: ...battery performance always store the battery in temperatures between 4 F 20 C and 104 F 40 C Make sure the storage temperatures will never be outside these limits The lower the storage temperature is within the specified range the better The battery will discharge more slowly at low temperatures For more information on storing your Mower see Chapter 7 Maintaining and Storing your NEUTON Mower Cari...

Page 32: ...teries in your household trash Please dispose of your used batteries responsibly by recycling them Call your local Solid Waste Management District or your local waste handler to locate the collection site nearest you Some collection sites recycle batteries year round others collect them periodically You can also visit the Web site of Earth 911 for more information www earth911 org Once there you h...

Page 33: ...nd yard without having to buy a separate trimmer and edger it s like having three machines in one The Trimmer simply plugs into the front of your Mower The Trimmer is described in a separate manual the NEUTON Trimmer Safety Operating Instructions which is shipped with the NEUTON Trimmer For more information about the NEUTON Trimmer attachment please contact Country Home Products toll free at 1 866...

Page 34: ...e s a slight knack to installing the plug push with a slightly arcing motion Align the plug in the Mower start to push the top of the plug first then put pressure towards the bottom and slide in the plug 3 Remove the cutting blade and install the mulching blade For detailed instructions and safety precautions please refer to Chapter 7 Removing and Attaching the Blade Please refer to Figure 28 for ...

Page 35: ...ts charge Utility Shelf The utility shelf attaches to the handlebar frame Figure 29 and is a convenient place to hold small tools or a water bottle while you are mowing Spare Cutting Blade Owning a spare cutting blade can make mowing more efficient When your existing blade becomes dull you can either sharpen the blade see Sharpening the Blade in Chapter 7 for more information or purchase a replace...

Page 36: ... will scratch and harm the surface of your Mower 4 You may use water to clean the rear bagger but not the Mower itself For proper grass collection make sure the grass bag is clean and the mesh holes are not clogged Allow the Rear Bagger to dry thoroughly before using it again Note A wet Rear Bagger will clog quickly and hamper grass collection Removing and Attaching the Blade You must remove the b...

Page 37: ... new blade reverse steps 1 to 6 Be sure to replace all parts exactly as they were removed Make sure the blade is properly seated 8 Place the 36 mm wrench over the steel hex adapter then place the inch socket wrench over the blade nut 9 While holding the steel hex adapter in place tighten the blade nut by turning clockwise Make sure the blade is firmly attached to the Mower 10 Turn your Mower uprig...

Page 38: ... especially to its motor Because you are removing metal from the blade make sure to remove an equal amount from each side to keep the blade balanced The best way to balance a blade is with a blade balancer available at most local hardware stores or with a large screwdriver nail or bolt Tools supplies needed Gloves Blade balancer or a large screwdriver nail or bolt 1 After sharpening the blade hang...

Page 39: ...olvents Always keep the safety key in a safe place and away from children You can safely keep the battery in the Mower when storing them for the long term If you must store the battery outside the Mower follow these rules If the battery will be used again give it a full charge before removing it from the Mower Do not store the battery close to a source of heat sparks or open flames The surrounding...

Page 40: ... has been completely depleted Recharge the battery fully or replace it with a fully charged battery The Mower may be overloaded If the indicator light is out the circuit breaker inside the safety key has cut off power to protect the motor Reinsert the safety key reset the white button and restart the Mower The grass may be too high for the cutting height Raise the cutting height or narrow your cut...

Page 41: ...ge quickly Was the battery fully charged when you began Charge the battery if necessary The grass may be too high or too thick Try raising the cutting height or mowing a narrower swath The battery may be getting old After some time usually a few years the battery will need to be replaced Mower rear bagger is collecting grass poorly The rear bagger is full Empty the rear bagger and clean it if nece...

Page 42: ...switch Orange 1 182821 A15 Upper handlebar steel tubes 2 196641 A16 Lower handlebar steel tube right 1 175731 A17 Lower handlebar steel tube left 1 175741 A18 Cable Anchor 1 200191 A19 Handlebar connector bolts 2 175781 A20 Handlebar connector knobs black 2 196291 A21 Quick connect knobs green 2 175771 A22 Screw 1 175901 A23 Locking Washer 2 200061 Upper Mower Housing B Item Description Qty Part N...

Page 43: ...76141 C15 Binding clip 1 176151 C16 Washer 1 196701 C17 Brake wire 1 196521 C18 Ground wire 1 196711 C19 Electrical contacts cu connectors 2 176101 C20 Contact screws and washers 2 176111 C21 Contact nuts 2 176061 C22 Battery arm 1 196441 C23 Wire black 1 196051 C24 Wire red 1 176161 C25 Safety key plate 1 1 C26 Safety key plate screws 8 176091 C27 Trimmer relay 1 196741 C28 Mower relay lower hous...

Page 44: ...D14 Connector nuts 2 176411 D15 Upper wheel cover 1 176421 D16 Upper cover caps 2 176431 D17 Leading channel hinges 2 176441 D18 Leading channel hinge springs 2 176451 D19 Electrical contact channels 2 176461 D20 Electrical contact channel screws 2 176471 D21 Upper cover screws 4 196371 Front wheels and axle assembly 1 185051 Rear wheels and axle assembly 1 185061 Rear Bagger Set E Item Descriptio...

Page 45: ...1 198471 Label Set G Item Description Qty Part Number G1 Mower Danger label 1 176701 G2 Warning and Safety Instructions label 1 196921 G3 Neuton label 1 176681 G4 Small Neuton label 1 196241 G5 G6 PC label right and left 1 196931 G7 Battery operating tips label 1 196101 G8 Battery alignment label 1 196021 NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions 41 ...

Page 46: ...42 NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions ...

Page 47: ...NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions 43 ...

Page 48: ... Weight 48 pounds including battery Length 30 inches Width 18 inches Height 36 inches to top of handlebars Cutting Blade 14 inch steel blade Height Easily adjustable to cut from 1 6 inches to 3 6 inches Bagger Rear bagger included Trimming Optional trimmer edger attachment Mulching Optional mulching plug Battery MA 2 0 Voltage 24V DC AMP 10 amp hour Type Sealed lead acid Weight 15 pounds Run Time ...

Page 49: ...NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions 45 Schematic Drawings ...

Page 50: ...46 NEUTON EM 4 1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions Notes ...

Page 51: ...achments and accessories to the machine are not covered by this warranty During the warranty period the warranty holder is responsible for any and all shipping and transportation charges if required SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON THE LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Country Home Products Inc shall not be liable under any circumstances for any inci...

Page 52: ...ging materials after each use Always follow all safety precautions when cleaning the blade If you notice anything unusual such as a vibration or odd sound shut the Mower down immediately Remove the safety key and following all safety procedures inspect the Mower blade and underside of the Mower for any obstructions If you cannot find the cause of the problem or are uncertain what to do then have i...

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