Safety Instructions & Operators Manual ™ ™ Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Riding Mower was designed and built to provide long and trouble free service. Keep in mind that it, like any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly, and hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. Study this manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 3-5. Following these instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of the Country Clipper product. P-13148 TABLE OF CONTENTS MODEL NUMBER’S & SERIAL NUMBER’S ........................................................................... 2 SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID ........................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 3 SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 5 START UP AND OPERATION .................................................................................................... 6 CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 6 CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODELS ...................................................................................... 6 OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS ........................................................................................................... 7 CONTROL LOCATIONS TWINSTICK MODELS .................................................................................... 8 OPERATION TWINSTICK MODELS ........................................................................................................ 8 OPERATION FREE WHEEL .................................................................................................................... 10 MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................................................... 10 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................... 11 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................... 11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 12 JOYSTICK ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................................................ 13 TWINSTICK ADJUSTMENT ..................................................................................................................... 15 HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION ............................................................................................................ 16 PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING ............................... 17 SECURING THE PROP .............................................................................................................................. 20 LEVELING THE DECK .............................................................................................................................. 21 ADJUSTING THE LATCH PLATE ............................................................................................................ 22 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST ...................................................................................... 23 BELT ROUTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 25 WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR JOYSTICK (E-6415) .................................................................. 26 WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR JOYSTICK (E-6415) .................................................................. 27 WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR TWINSTICK (E-6416) ............................................................... 28 WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR TWINSTICK (E-6416) ............................................................... 29 NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: ................................................................................................ 30 NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: ................................................................................................ 31 NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS: ................................................................................................ 32 1 MODEL NUMBER’S & SERIAL NUMBER’S Date of Purchase: ____________________________________________ Mower Model Number: ____________________________________________ Mower Serial Number: ____________________________________________ Engine Spec Number: ____________________________________________ Hydro Serial Number (RH): ____________________________________________ Hydro Serial Number (LH): ____________________________________________ 2 SAFETY ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS I. CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING BLADE -- This accident usually 1. PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE, happens when the operator is clearing OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED the discharge chute of grass, with the Country Clipper Zero Turn (especially when the grass is wet), or Radius Mower should be trained in its when the operator adjusts the machine proper use and warned of its dangers. without turning it off and waiting for the Before operating, adjusting, or servicing blades to completely stop. the Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Mower they should read and understand II. PROPELLED OBJECTS -- Sticks, this entire manual and the engine rocks, wires, and other objects can be owner’s manual. propelled out through the discharge chute or from under the mower housing. 2. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING Bystanders are particularly vulnerable. PARTS. Keep hands and feet from under mower deck and away from III. GRASS CATCHER OR GUARD -- The blades at all times. Turn engine (motor) mower shall not be operated without off if you must unclog the chute. either the entire grass catcher or guard in place. 3. AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. Use extreme caution when mowing up or IV. OVERTURNING -- This happens when down slopes. NEVER mow across the riding mowers are used on steep face of a slope. If a slope must be slopes, embankments or hills. The ascended, back up the slope; drive operator in these cases can come in forward when descending. Reduce contact with the blades or sustain speed and use caution to start, stop and injuries during a fall. maneuver. To prevent loss of control on a slope avoid sharp turns, sudden V. MOWER RUNNING OVER THE VICTIM changes in direction, and sudden stops and starts. -- This usually happens when a riding mower is driven in reverse. The 4. DISENGAGE POWER TO MOWER accident victims are most often young BEFORE BACKING UP. Do not mow in children whom, unseen by the operator reverse unless ABSOLUTELY of the mower, were in the area being necessary and then only after turning mowed. around and observing the entire area behind the mower. Go slowly. Most “running over victim” accidents occur in reverse. AT COUNTRY CLIPPER, WE SHARE YOUR DESIRE TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR 5. BEGINNING OPERATORS SHOULD FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR LEARN HOW TO STEER the Country NEIGHBORS FROM ACCIDENTAL INJURY. Clipper Zero Turn Radius Mower before OBSERVING AND ENFORCING THE attempting to mow. Start with slow FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL HELP TO engine speed and drive without the INSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE. blades engaged in an open area until comfortable with the machine. 6. KNOW HOW TO STOP QUICKLY. Know the location and operation of PLEASE BE CAREFUL! every control, especially how to brake and how to disengage the mower blades. 3 7. DO NOT MOVE CONTROL LEVER(S) 14. NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or from forward position to reverse position add gasoline to a running or hot engine rapidly. The speed and/or direction of that has not been allowed to cool for travel is affected instantly by movement several minutes after running. Always of the Control Lever(s). make sure the gas cap is in place. 8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO 15. NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS. OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruction to 16. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE operate mower. MOWER or the gasoline storage container. Gasoline fumes can easily 9. ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND ignite. REMOVE KEY before leaving the mower to prevent children and 17. KEEP GASOLINE IN A WELL- inexperienced operators from starting VENTILATED AREA away from your the engine. Never leave the mower living quarters and in tightly-capped unattended with engine running. safety cans. Never store mower with Always wait for all moving parts and all gasoline in the tank inside a building sounds to stop before leaving operator’s where fumes may reach open flame or seat. spark. 10. WEAR STURDY, ROUGH-SOLED 18. DISENGAGE BLADES, STOP ENGINE WORK SHOES AND CLOSE-FITTING AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY before SLACKS AND SHIRTS. Never operate any servicing. Be sure all moving parts mower in bare feet, sandals or and all sounds have stopped. Let sneakers. engine cool and disconnect the spark plugs so the engine cannot