36FB, 54FB
TURF BEAST
Rev: Mar2011
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URF BEAST
Finish Mower
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General Maintenance
The Importance of Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your
mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality
performance.
To help you properly care for your mower, the following
pages include a recommended maintenance schedule,
routine inspection procedures, and simple
maintenance procedures using basic hand tools.
Maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and
must be performed regularly. More difficult service
tasks or tasks that require special tools are best
handled by a recommended service technician or other
qualified mechanic.
The maintenance schedule described on page 15
applies to mowers used under normal operating
conditions. If you operate your mower under severe
conditions, such as sustained prolonged use or high-
temperature operations, or use it in unusually wet,
dusty or rocky conditions, consult your servicing dealer
for recommendations applicable to your individual
needs and use.
Be sure to use genuine TURF BEAST mower
replacement parts when servicing your mower to
assure the best quality, safety and performance.
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Call: 1-919-550-3221 www.brushbeast.com
CAUTION! Before making any adjustments and/or
servicing to your TURF BEAST mower, make sure the
mower is on a flat and level surface, with the ignition
switch off, the key removed, and the blades
disengaged. Also, disconnect the spark plug wires from
the spark plugs and ground them against the engine to
prevent inadvertent starting.
If you are performing adjustments or maintenance after
operating the mower, allow the unit to cool since heat
build up could cause severe burns.
Tire Pressure
Incorrect tire pressure may cause the mower to pull to
one side and/or result in uneven cut. Use caution when
filling the tires. NEVER exceed the recommended
maximum tire pressure.
Air Filter
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the
recommended maintenance.
Fuel
DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and
explosive. Do not add fuel while the engine is
running or is hot. Keep open flames, sparks, and
heat away from the fuel and store fuel in containers
specifically designed for that purpose. Add fuel
outdoors only and if the fuel is spilled, do not start
the engine. Manually push the mower away from the
spill and wipe up immediately.
Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for the type of fuel
to use.
A fuel shut off valve is located on
the bottom of the fuel tank. It is
recommended that the fuel be shut
off when transporting between job
sites and when storing the mower
for extended periods of time.
Engine Oil
CHECK ENGINE OIL BEFORE EACH USE. Refer to the
Engine Owner’s Manual for the type of oil to use, oil
change intervals, and the proper procedures to check
and change oil.
Blades
Inspect blades on a daily basis for nicks, bends, and
excessive wear. If the blades are worn, cracked, bent,
or damaged, replace them before using the mower.
Choose genuine TURF BEAST mower replacement
blades to ensure quality and performance. (See page 13
for blade removal instructions.)
When sharpening the blades, sharpen only the cutting
edges and try to maintain the original angle of the blade.
Do not make the cutting edge razor sharp. Remove the
same amount from each side of the blade so that
balance in maintained.
CAUTION
DANGER
CAUTION: Always wear work gloves when performing
blade maintenance and beware of the cutting edges.
Be sure the engine is off, the key removed, and the
spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark
plugs to prevent inadvertent starting.
CAUTION
