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Owners Manual for Model A16514E rev 1
12 February 2016
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that all-periodical
checks, necessary adjustments and services are carried out.
STOP ENGINE - Never attempt any maintenance with
the engine running, remove spark plug lead and ensure
the blades have stopped rotating.
Before servicing,
disconnect spark plug wire and ground it, disconnect battery at
negative terminal, to prevent accidental starting.
1. OIL CHANGING & FILTER REPLACEMENT (ENGINE):
See
Engine Maintenance/Instructions Sheet and carry out as per Engine
Manufacturers Recommendations.
SERVICING ENGINE AIR CLEANER FOAM PRE-CLEANER—
See
engine owners manual for correct method to check and service engine air
cleaner and or foam pre-cleaner.
TRANSAXLE
— Type of Oil- top up with 10w30 oil At 50 hours replace
with 5W50 synthetic oil and every 250 hours thereafter— Quantity
2300mls.
2. LUBRICATION OF MACHINE:
Lubrication of machine must be
carried out every 25 hours of operation or once a month, whichever falls
first. More frequently when operated under adverse conditions.
A. OILING:
A few drops of oil should be placed at the following
points: Steering linkages and pivot points, disengaging linkages and
height adjustment mechanism.
B. CHAIN:
Use only chain lube for lubrication of the steering
chain.
3. TO CHECK BLADES:
Stop engine. Remove spark plug lead.
Side Discharge Only, lift deflector and height adjustment control to
highest position. If necessary simply remove the blade bolt and nut
using a suitable spanner and replace worn parts.
4. ENGINE TO PTO VEE BELT ADJUSTMENT:
Loosen the four
engine mounting bolts. Move engine forward and adjust belt firmly.
Do not over tension. While maintaining tension on the engine
re-tighten bolts. Check belt tension at machine service period
(25hrs B&S) (50hrs Honda) or more frequently under heavy mowing
conditions.
5. PTO TO CUTTER VEE BELT ADJUSTMENT:
Tension is
automatically adjusted by the belt tensioning springs. However, as
the belt stretches it will be necessary to lower the rear of the cutter
housing by loosening the rear lifting link nut, and visa versa when a
new belt is fitted.
6. CUTTER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT:
If the Mowing Attachment can
not be positioned to give a satisfactory grass cut height using the
available notches on the chassis the adjustable link can be used to
raise the Mowing Attachment to the desired height. Position the
mower on a smooth level surface and engage the mowing
attachment, lock the park brake on, and lower the Mowing
Attachment to the notch above the desired cut height. Place equal
height spacers of the desired height under the mowing attachment
that can support the mowing attachments weight and lower the
Mowing Attachment onto them. Loosen the 2 Screws located
together on the front of the Rear Link located below the front of the
left foot rest. Push the Rear Link rearwards until it stops and
retighten the 2 screws. Adjust the rear lifting link located on the
middle rear of the mowing attachment by tightening the nut until it
just lifts the rear oif the mowing attachment of the spacers. Lift the
Mowing attachment off the spacers and remove the spacers and
check the cut height is as desired and the deck is level to slightly
higher (3—5 mm) at the back. Adjust height again if required.
7. CUTTER BRAKE ASSEMBLY ADJUSTMENT:
With
disengagement handle in engaged position and mowing attachment
in low cut, normal clearance between cutter head pulley and cutter
head brake pad is approximately 3mm (1/8"). To adjust clearance,
remove 'R' pin from brake pull rod, adjust to give required
clearance, replace brake pull rod and 'R' pin. Check operation after
adjustment.
8. DISENGAGING ADJUSTMENT:
With the engine switched off,
engage the mowing attachment, then fully lower. Place a straight
edge vertically against the front of the front axle beam and in line
with the disengagement lever. Measure the distance between the
straight edge and the 8mm dia pin fitted with the small ‘R’ pin for
the threaded adjuster. Disengage mowing attachment and using the
same method, check the new distance. The difference should be 20
– 22mm. Engage mowing attachment, remove ‘R’ pin and adjust
threaded adjuster accordingly. Install ‘R’ pin and re-check
measurement. Due to normal wear in transmission to cutter vee
belt, the disengagement lever will move lower and touch the foot
rest. When this occurs the amount of travel will need to be re-
adjusted. If a new vee belt is installed the above settings will apply.
Start engine and raise cutter to full height stop, cutter belt should
not engage. If this occurs switch off engine, engage cutter then
screw adjuster out 1 – 2 turns then retest.
9. TO ADJUST STEERING CHAIN:
Adjust chain by loosening the
four bolts which hold the steering idler shaft mounting brackets
(AM255) in position, slide forward to tension chain then retighten
bolts.
10. TO REMOVE MOWING ATTACHMENT:
Fully lower mowing
attachment and engage, remove weight compensating spring,
remove 'R' pin from rear lifting link and disconnect, remove ‘R’ pin
from cutter brake adjusting rod and disconnect, disengage mowing
attachment, remove belt, remove front pivot pin, Turn steering
wheel to the left to slide out mowing attachment. To refit, reverse
the above.
11. MOWING ATTACHMENT VEE BELT ADJUSTMENT:
Automatic
by springs on mowing attachment.
12.TYRE PRESSURE:
140 Kpa (20.P.S.I.) approximately front and
rear. Uneven pressure can give an uneven finish when mowing and
may cause damage to tyres and/or tubes.
13. BATTERY MAINTENANCE:
Maintain electrolyte fluid level just
above plates by topping regularly with distilled water. When not in
use, a battery discharges by as much as 1% a day, more when the
climate is warm. To make up for this loss, a boosting charge should
be given once a month. Disconnect battery terminals to charge,
then allow to stand minimum 1/2hr before re-connecting (re-check
electrolyte level). If a battery is not used for a period of more than
three (3) months, the terminals should be disconnected and trickle
charged at two (2) amps for two (2) hours once every three (3)
months or before use.
14. SEAT ADJUSTMENT:
Loosen four seat mounting bolts and slide
seat into desired position in slots and re-tighten bolts.
15. CLEANING AND POLISHING POLYETHYLENE BONNET
AND REAR MUDGUARD:
To keep scratches on bonnet and
mudguard to minimum, do not rub or brush off with bare hands, use
a soft cloth or a light flow of compressed air. For dirt, wash with a
steady stream of water only (no detergent), then blow off excess
water with air. To polish remove excess dust or dirt. When surface
is dry, spray on an automotive type plastic preservative and leave on
for 30 to 60 seconds. Using a dry soft cloth (i.e. cheesecloth) wipe
off to bring up lustre.
16. GENUINE SPARE PARTS:
Always use Genuine Cox Factory
Made Spare Parts. Use of non-genuine COX spares will void your
warranty.
17. SAFETY FIRST:
The use of any mechanical appliance can cause
injury if incorrect procedures are used. Please ensure that all family
members of intended operators read this manual thoroughly.
TORQUE SETTINGS
1/4” UNC BOLT/NUT
10Nm (84lbf in)
5/16” UNC BOLT/NUT 20Nm (180lbf in)
3/8” UNC BOLT/NUT
36Nm (27lbf ft)
7/16” UNF BOLT
68Nm (50lbf ft)
6mm BOLT/NUT
9Nm (80lbf in)
20mm NUT
100Nm (74lbf ft)
5/8” UNF NUT
100Nm (74lbf ft)
We are proud that you have purchased a Cox product and urge you to follow these instructions
to obtain the maximum life for your machine. If in doubt check with your supplier.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
