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Owner’s Manual
ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER
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ASSEMBLY
Tools Required:
•
Wrenches
•
Tire Pressure Gauge
•
Sidecutter or Industrial Scissors
•
Safety Goggles and Gloves
•
ATV/UTV
Remove the Mower from the Shipping Crate:
1. Remove any loose parts or packaging, from the crate. SEE
FIGURE 3
2. Remove the bolts securing the sections of the container
together, cut all zip ties and disassemble shipping crate.
3. Raise the cutter deck to its highest height position (
see
cutter height adjustment on Page 13
) to clear the crate. The
mower can now be rolled off the shipping crate.
4. Remove any additional packaging material and inspect
the mower.
5. Assemble the adjustable tandem tow draw bar to the
mower using included hardware.
NOTE: Refer to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown for part
identification and location.
ENGINE PREPARATION
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline and oil to use. Before you use the unit, read the
information on safety, operation, maintenance, and storage.
Fill Crankcase With Oil
See engine manual for oil fill instructions.
Fill Fuel Tank With Gasoline
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of
gasoline to use.
BATTERY PREPARATION
The Rough Cut Mower is supplied with a 12 volt, maintenance
free lead acid battery. When the battery is properly maintained
and charged, it will provide years of dependable service.
1. The Rough Cut Mower is shipped with the negative
battery terminal disconnected. This is to prevent battery
discharge while in shipping. If necessary, connect the
terminal and charge the battery.
FIGURE 3: YOUR NEW MOWER AS IT IS SHIPPED TO YOU
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. WEAR
SAFETY GLASSES OR FACE SHIELDS WHILE ASSEMBLING OR
OPERATING THE MOWER.
BE CAREFUL OF SHARP EDGES. THE CUTTER BLADE ASSEMBLY
CAN ROTATE AS THE DECK IS MANEUVERED. WEAR GLOVES
WHEN HANDLING THE MOWER DECK AND CUTTER BLADES.
REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND KEY FROM
IGNITION BEFORE DOING ANY ASSEMBLY OR MAINTENANCE
TO THE MOWER.
TWO MAN LIFT REQUIRED. THE RC4432 MOWER WEIGHS 675
LBS. DO NOT TRY TO LIFT ALONE.
USE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION. GASOLINE
AND ENGINE OIL ARE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH.
ALWAYS USE A SAFETY APPROVED GASOLINE CONTAINER.
DO NOT SMOKE WHEN ADDING GASOLINE TO THE ENGINE.
DO NOT FILL WITH GASOLINE WHEN INSIDE AN ENCLOSURE.
ALWAYS MOVE OUTDOORS WHERE FUEL VAPORS WILL NOT
COLLECT.
THE ENGINE AND MUFFLER CAN BE VERY HOT AND CAUSE
BURNS. BEFORE YOU ADD GASOLINE, STOP THE ENGINE. LET
THE ENGINE COOL FOR SEVERAL MINUTES.
ENGINE DOES NOT CONTAIN OIL OR GASOLINE WHEN
SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY. YOU MUST SERVICE THE
ENGINE BEFORE OPERATION.
FOLLOW THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR
THE TYPE OF GASOLINE AND OIL TO USE.
