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HOW TO USE THE THROTTLE CONTROL

Use the 

throttle control

 to increase or decrease the speed of the

engine.

CAUTION: Always operate the engine with the throttle control

in the FAST position. If the engine runs for several minutes at

slower than the FAST position, the engine and transmission

will overheat and can be damaged.

1.

Move the 

throttle/choke control

 completely forward to the

CHOKE 

 position to start a cold engine. Some engine have

a separate choke control.

2.

The FAST position is marked with a detent. For normal opera-
tion and when using a grass bagger, move the 

throttle control

to the FAST position. For maximum charging of the battery and
for a cooler running engine and transmission, operate the en-
gine in the FAST position.

3.

For transport and to tow pull behind attachments, control the
ground speed with the speed control pedal.

4.

The engine governor is set at the factory for maximum perform-
ance. Do not adjust the governor to increase the speed of the
engine.

HOW TO USE 

THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL

The 

blade rotation control

 is next to the steering wheel (Figure 8).

Use the 

blade rotation control

 to engage the blade(s) or to operate

a snow thrower attachment.
1.

Before you start the engine, make sure the 

blade rotation con-

trol 

is in the

 DISENGAGE position

.

2.

Move the 

blade rotation control

  to the 

ENGAGE position

 to

rotate the blade(s).

Note: If the engine stops when you engage the blade(s), 

the transmission is in reverse. 

3.

Move the 

blade rotation control

 to the 

DISENGAGE position

to stop the blade(s). Before you leave the operator’s position,
make sure the blade(s) has stopped rotating.

4.

Before you ride the unit across a sidewalk or a road, move the

blade rotation control

 to the 

DISENGAGE position.

5.

Before operating in reverse, move the blade rotation control to
the 

DISENGAGED position.

 If the blade rotation control is not

in the 

DISENGAGED position,

 the engine will stop when the

speed control pedal/shift lever is moved to REVERSE position.

WARNING: Always keep your hands and feet away

from the blade, deflector opening, and the mower

housing when the engine runs.

Blade Rotation Control

Engage Position

Disengage

Position

Figure 8

Summary of Contents for Clipper 425621x108B

Page 1: ...INFORMATION This Instruction Book contains information for several models Read and keep this book for future reference This book contains important information on SAFETY ASSEMBLY OPERATION AND MAINTEN...

Page 2: ...Claims are limited to making good or replacing any part found defective by the manufacturer or his agent The warranty period shall apply from the date of purchase for a period of 12 months for domest...

Page 3: ...proved replacement parts 8 Complete all maintenance on the unit Environmental Awareness D Do not fill the engine s fuel tank completely full D Drain fuel for off season storage D Use only unleaded gas...

Page 4: ...ents they can change the stability of the machine 7 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction 8 Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires l...

Page 5: ...e machine with fuel in the tank or fuel container inside where there is an open flame such as a water heater 2 Never start or run the engine inside a closed area 3 Keep all nuts and bolts especially t...

Page 6: ...er let another person ride with you on the unit or on any accessories A passenger will make the unit harder to control block the visibility or distract the operator and is dangerous to the operator th...

Page 7: ...ctly assembled not operated correctly or not regularly serviced the mower can be dangerous The most important rule to follow is always use good judgement and common sense Mow safely and carefully Your...

Page 8: ...empty the grass bagger always stop the engine Before each use of the grass bagger check for cracks wear or deterioration Before you use the grass bagger replace a damaged part with a replacement part...

Page 9: ...ively F Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire F On or near roads watch out for traffic Direct discharge away from roads F When mowing avoid area...

Page 10: ...p Bystanders Away Read User Instructions Before Operating This Machine 8 WARNING Do Not Use This Machine On Slopes Greater Than 15 Degrees 9 DANGER Keep People Especially Children Away From Unit 10 DA...

Page 11: ...ator on the seat WARNING Before doing any assembly or mainte nance to the mower remove the wire from the spark plug PARTS BAG CONTENTS The fasteners and other loose parts are shown below The fasteners...

Page 12: ...a support block of wood under the tractor 2 Make sure the valve stem is to the outside of the tractor Slide the front wheel on the spindle 3 Fasten each front wheel with washer washer and cotter pin B...

Page 13: ...ing Hole Seat Hinge A B HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE STEERING WHEEL Tools Required 3 8 Socket Wrench Attach the steering wheel as follows A 25x3 C 17x146 1 Make sure the front wheels point forward 2 Slide the...

Page 14: ...ce Free Battery HOW TO CHARGE THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY WARNING When you charge the battery do not smoke Keep the battery away from any sparks The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion...

Page 15: ...forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it mus...

Page 16: ...GNITION KEY SWITCH Use the ignition key switch to start and stop the engine When you start the engine and release the ignition key the ignition key switch will automatically default to the recommended...

Page 17: ...n the ignition switch to the START position The engine should not start If the engine starts the switch is defective and must be replaced 3 Check the Operator Presence System switch DO NOT sit in the...

Page 18: ...he engine HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel Figure 8 Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade s or to operate a snow thrower atta...

Page 19: ...your foot from the speed control pedal The speed control pedal will automatically return to the NEUTRAL position 2 When the unit stops slowly move the speed control pedal to the desired direction SPEE...

Page 20: ...the mower housing and back to raise the mower housing Figure 12 2 When you ride on a sidewalk or road move the lift lever to the highest position and move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE...

Page 21: ...better control of the unit always select a safe speed HOW TO OPERATE THE UNIT ON HILLS WARNING Do not ride up or down slopes that are too steep to back straight up Never ride the unit across a slope S...

Page 22: ...re To adjust the carburetor see the engine manufacturer s instructions 1 The engine has a loss of power or does not run smooth 2 A change from summer to winter operation 3 A 40 degree change in the op...

Page 23: ...is bent or damaged immediately replace the blade Also make sure the nut for the blade is tight 4 Keep the blade s sharpened Worn blades will cause the ends of the grass to turn brown 5 Do not cut or b...

Page 24: ...nings in the Owner s Manual Add fuel stabilizer Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Prepare battery for storage a Remove from unit b Fully charge c Move to cool dry place GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 1 The...

Page 25: ...cut correctly and can cause an accident 8 Fasten the blade with the original washers and nut Make sure the outside rim of the Belleville washer is against the blade Figure 15 WARNING Always keep the n...

Page 26: ...place the mower drive belt See How To Replace The Mower Drive Belt If replacing the belt does not correct the problem take the unit to an authorized service center 8 Move the blade rotation control to...

Page 27: ...onnect the clutch link from the idler arm Figure 20 3 Align the hole in the brake lever with the hole in the frame Hold the brake lever in place with a 1 4 inch 6 mm pin or bolt Figure 21 4 Rotate the...

Page 28: ...e you disconnect the red cable WARNING The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin eyes and clothing If the acid gets on the body or clothing wash with water 1 Disconnect the black...

Page 29: ...the fuel line the fuel tank must be empty If the fuel filter is dirty the engine will run rough and have less performance Remove the old filter Figure 25 Replace the old filter with a new filter Use...

Page 30: ...t is against the stack pulley Also make sure the mower drive belt is not twisted 3 Attach the front hanger to the axle support with the hanger rod Fasten with the fasteners as shown See illustration F...

Page 31: ...starting by accident 1 Remove the gauge wheels Figure 28 2 Mow a short distance on a flat level area to check the level of cut and the height of cut Look at the height of cut position number on the l...

Page 32: ...he LEVEL ADJUSTMENT position 6 Loosen the left and right adjuster knobs Figure 32 Push down on each side of the mower housing Make sure both sides of the mower housing are setting on a flat surface Al...

Page 33: ...he motion drive belt through the opening between the steering plate and the engine plate 3 Install the end of themotion drive belt around the drive pulley Figure 36 4 Put the motion drive belt around...

Page 34: ...ive belt Pull the belt retainer away from the right mandrel pulley Put the belt around the right mandrel pulley 6 Pull the belt retainer away from the left mandrel pulley Put the belt around the left...

Page 35: ...e sure the washer hold the hub caps in place Rear Wheel 1 Install the washers and spacer onto the axle as shown in Figure 39 2 Mount the square key in the key slot See Figure 39 3 Make sure the valve...

Page 36: ...ng parts 1 Move the lever for the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position 2 Clean the top of the mower housing 3 Move the lever for the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position 4 Again c...

Page 37: ...causes a decrease in power 1 Clean the air screen 2 Check the oil 3 Adjust the carburetor 4 Replace the fuel filter PROBLEM Excessive vibration 1 Replace the blade 2 Check for loose engine bolts 3 Dec...

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Page 39: ...3 Mower Drive 34 Blade 25 Blade Rotation Control 26 Clutch 27 Drive Brake 28 Filter Fuel 29 Fuse 36 Headlight 36 Install Wheels 35 Lubrication 29 Mower Housing Clean 36 Install 30 Level 32 Remove 30 M...

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