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Operator Manual
Acreage
™
Rough Cut Mower
12
WARNING
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.
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.
CAUTION
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.
DANGER: Do Not Operate Without Both Front
and Rear Debris Guards Installed. Failure to
install debris guards may result in serious injury
or death. If you need help, have any questions, or
are missing parts, contact Earthquake customer
service before continuing.
7. Assemble and install hitch and tongue onto machine. Use
the tongue locking pin to secure the tongue into the center or
straight position.
8. Raise the cutter deck to the highest height position (see
cutter height adjustment on page 13) to clear the crate. The
mower can now be slowly rolled or pulled off the shipping crate
frame.
9. Remove any additional packaging materials and inspect the
mower.
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.
