COX 16.5HP, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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11 June 2015 Page 5 Rev6 05/04/13
Owners Manual for Lawn Boss Models A14011M A14111M
IMPORTANT
RECOMMENDED FUEL
Unleaded fuel is recommended by all manufacturers of
engines fitted to Cox products.
SAFETY MICRO SWITCHES
Before operating machine, ensure that all micro-safety
switches are operating correctly. Do not operate machine
with faulty, missing or damaged safety micro-switches.
STARTING MACHINE
When starting machine; Ensure parking brake is set. Ensure
that cutter is disengaged, otherwise electric starter motor will
not engage. If engine is cold move throttle to cold start
position and return to desired throttle setting when engine
starts. Do not attempt to operate engine with throttle lever in
cold start (choke) position. (Note electric start engines fitted
with recoil can be manually started with cutter disengaged
and ignition on).
BLADE WARNING
Do not use mowing attachment with broken or bent blades,
damaged or worn bolts and nuts or damaged cutter disc,
otherwise damage and premature wear will result from
vibration. Replace blades, bolts and nuts only in pairs to
maintain correct balance. Recommended blade nut torque is
36-40Nm. Do not over tighten.
Keep both feet and hands clear at
all times of the mowing attachment
while attempting to start or operate
the machine.
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT MOWING
ATTACHMENT DEFLECTOR FITTED & DOWN.
Safety footwear is recommended when operating machine.
Mount and dismount only from left hand side of machine.
Reference to left or right hand side of machine is determined
by sitting in the operating position on the machine.
Ensure machine has parking brake engaged when attempting
to start engine.
Never allow engine revs to exceed more than 3600 RPM.
TO OPERATE
BEFORE STARTING/SWITCHING OFF:
See Engine Maintenance/Instruction Sheet. When stopping
engine disengage cutter return throttle to slow position and
switch off
ENGAGING & DISENGAGING MOWING ATTACHMENT:
The Disengaging lever is situated on the right hand side by
the steering column. Before starting, disengage mowing
attachment by pulling lever fully to the operator. Before
engaging mowing attachment ensure cutter height
adjustment is in high position. Select preferred cutting height
after engaging mowing attachment. For safety it is advisable
at all times, other than when mowing, that the mowing
attachment be kept in the disengaged position.
TO DRIVE FORWARD/REVERSE:
Power is regulated by the throttle, set throttle control to
desired engine power. Press down on the forward section of
the drive pedal for forward movement, on the rear of the
drive pedal for reverse. The amount of movement controls
the ground speed, less movement from the neutral position
results in less ground speed, use this feature especially in
heavier conditions.
MANOEUVRING:
The forward and reverse operation makes the machine very
manoeuvrable and the sharpest turns can be negotiated easily
and quickly, however;
Owing to the hydrostatic transmission, when manoeuvring the
machine you must allow the machine to come to a complete
stop before moving off in the opposite direction. This means
that if you are travelling forward and need to reverse out of
an area etc, you must return the pedal to the neutral position
come to a complete stop and then select reverse drive and
Vice Versa for travelling from reverse to forward.
TO BRAKE:
The drive pedal may be used to slow/brake the machine. If
travelling forward ease the pedal back into the neutral
position and the machine will slow and stop. When travelling
in reverse ease the pedal forward into the neutral position.
Should a failure to drive occur during operation use the brake
pedal situated on the left side of the mower.
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION BRAKE:
TO ACTIVATE: Fully depress the brake pedal situated at the
left side of the mower. Raise park brake knob protruding out
of the right hand side of the console and release brake pedal
to engage the park brake in lock & release knob. Depress
pedal and the mechanism will release.
Do not engage parking brake unless the machine has
completely stopped.
Do not attempt to drive with park brake engaged.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
The height adjustment lever is located on the left hand side of
the machine and may be altered to suit varying conditions.
NOTE: When mowing slopes, keep drive pedal in
forward or reverse, depending on direction of travel.
The low gearing will prevent it from picking up
excessive speed. If very steep it may be necessary to
throttle back slightly and /or, decrease pedal travel.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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