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Midsize
Classic
8-2004
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Bob-Cat product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of the
best designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.
The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read
and understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give
you many years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Bob-Cat product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but
we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the
manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all
instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate
this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a Bob-Cat dealer for any service or parts needed. Bob-Cat service ensures that you continue to receive the
best results possible from Bob-Cat’s products. You can trust Bob-Cat replacement parts because they are
manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Bob-Cat designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life,
use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions.
You'll always be glad you did.
Jacobsen, a Textron Company
One Bob Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 3-6
LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................................... 7
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 8-11
SERVICE CHART ........................................................................................................................................ 12
SERVICE RECORD ..................................................................................................................................... 13
ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 14-16
BELT REPLACEMENT .......................................................................................................................... 17, 18
PARTS SECTION ........................................................................................................................................ 19
ENGINE DECK ASSEMBLY ............................... FIGURE 1 ................................................................. 20, 21
TRANSMISSION DRIVE .................................... FIGURE 2 ................................................................. 22, 23
UPPER HANDLE ASSEMBLY ........................... FIGURE 3 ................................................................. 24, 25
PEERLESS TRANSMISSION ............................ FIGURE 4 ................................................................. 26, 27
36" DECK ........................................................... FIGURE 5 ................................................................. 28, 29
48" DECK ........................................................... FIGURE 6 ................................................................. 30, 31
CASTER ASSEMBLY ......................................... FIGURE 7 ................................................................. 32, 33
BRIGGS & STRATTON ELECTRICAL DIA ........ FIGURE 8 ................................................................. 34, 35
KOHLER ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM .................... FIGURE 9 ................................................................. 36, 37
DECALS ............................................................. FIGURE 10 ............................................................... 38, 39
OPTIONAL GRASSCATCHER (970319) ........... FIGURE 11 ................................................................ 40, 41