BLADE - This accident usually happens when the operator is clearing the discharge chute of grass, (especially when the grass is wet), or when the operator adjusts the machine without turning it off and waiting for the blades to completely stop.

PROPELLED OBJECTS -- Sticks, rocks, wires, and other objects can be propelled out through the discharge chute or from under the mower housing. Bystanders are particularly vulnerable.

GRASS CATCHER OR GUARD - The mower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or guard in place.

1. PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE, OR

ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED with the

Country Clipper Hydrostatic Drive Walkbehind Mower should be trained in its proper use and warned of its dangers. Before operating, adjusting, or servicing the Country

Clipper Hydrostatic Drive Walk-behind Mower they should read and understand this entire manual and the engine owner’s manual. If the operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read

English it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. mowers are used on steep slopes, embankments or hills. The operator in these cases can come in contact with the blades or sustain injuries during a fall.

2. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS.

Keep hands and feet from under mowing deck and away from blades at all times. Turn engine (motor) off if you must unclog the chute.

V. MOWER RUNNING OVER THE VICTIM -

This usually happens when a mower is driven in reverse. The accident victims are most often young children whom, unseen by the operator of the mower, were in the area being mowed.

3. AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES.

Use extreme caution when mowing across slopes. NEVER mow up and down the face of a slope.

Reduce speed and use caution to start, stop and maneuver. To prevent loss of control on a slope avoid sharp turns, sudden changes in direction, and sudden stops and starts.

AT COUNTRY CLIPPER , WE SHARE YOUR

DESIRE TO PROTECT YOURSELF, YOUR

FAMILY, YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR

NEIGHBORS FROM ACCIDENTAL INJURY.

OBSERVING AND ENFORCING THE

FOLLOWING GUIDELINES WILL HELP TO

INSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE.

4. DISENGAGE POWER TO MOWER BEFORE

BACKING UP.

Do not mow in reverse unless

ABSOLUTELY necessary and then only after turning around and observing the entire area behind the mower. Go slowly. Most “running over victim” accidents occur in reverse.

5. BEGINNING OPERATORS SHOULD

LEARN HOW TO STEER the Country

Clipper Hydrostatic Drive Walk-behind Mower before attempting to mow. Start with slow engine speed and drive without the blades engaged in an open area until comfortable with the machine.

PLEASE BE CAREFUL

6. KNOW HOW TO STOP QUICKLY.

Know the location and operation of every control, especially how to brake and how to disengage the mower blades.

7. DO NOT MOVE SHIFT HANDLE(S) OR

TWIN TRACK GROUND SPEED LEVER(S) from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is instantly affected by movement of these controls.

8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE

MOWER.

Do not allow others who have not had instruction to operate mower.

9. ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND

REMOVE KEY before leaving the mower to prevent children and inexperienced operators from starting the engine. Never leave the mower unattended with engine running.

Always wait for all moving parts and all sounds to stop before leaving operator’s position.

10. WEAR STURDY, ROUGH-SOLED WORK

SHOES AND CLOSE-FITTING SLACKS

AND SHIRTS.

Never operate mower in bare feet, sandals or sneakers. Loose fitting clothing, jewelry or long hair can become entangled in moving parts.

11. NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS.

12. KNOW THE AREA YOU ARE TO MOW.

Watch for hidden danger such as rocks, roots, sticks, holes, bumps, and drop-offs, etc.

Before mowing, pick up all debris in area to be mowed. Sharp and hard objects can be propelled at a high speed and can act like shrapnel. Walk through tall grass BEFORE

MOWING to make sure there are no hidden dangers. Mow higher than desired in tall grass to expose any hidden objects and/or obstacles, clean the area, and then mow to the desired height.

13. NEVER MOW WHEN OTHER PEOPLE OR

PETS ARE IN THE AREA.

14. NEVER REFUEL A MOWER INDOORS.

Allow the engine time to cool before refueling.

Unseen vapors may be ignited by a spark.

Always clean up spilled gasoline. Never run the engine indoors in a garage or any other closed building. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. The engine exhaust and gasoline fumes are dangerous.

15. NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or add gasoline to a running or hot engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Always make sure the gas cap is in place.

16. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE MOWER or the gasoline storage container. Gasoline fumes can easily Ignite.

17. DO NOT STEP OR STAND ON THE

MOWER HOUSING.

18. WATCH OUT FOR TRAFFIC near roadways and when crossing roads. Slow down when near roadways and sidewalks.

19. KEEP GASOLINE IN A WELL-VENTILATED

AREA away from your living quarters and in tightly-capped safety cans. Never store mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach open flame or spark. Use approved container to store gasoline.

20. DISENGAGE BLADES, STOP ENGINE AND

REMOVE IGNITION KEY before any servicing, including emptying a grass collection system or unclogging the discharge chute. Be sure all moving parts and all sounds have stopped. Let engine cool and disconnect the spark plugs so the engine cannot start by accident. A SLIGHT

ROTATION OF THE BLADES COULD

START THE ENGINE.

21. KEEP ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND SCREWS

TIGHT to be sure equipment is in safe working condition, especially blade mounting bolts. Keep all parts in working order.

22. VEHICLE SHOULD BE STOPPED AND

INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment. Stop immediately and check for damage or loose parts if mower should start vibrating.

23. DISENGAGE BLADES BEFORE DRIVING

ACROSS WALKS, DRIVEWAYS or projecting objects.

24. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES AND GUARDS IN

PLACE.

If any of the safety switches or devices become inoperable, have them repaired immediately.

25. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT GRASS

DEFLECTOR or entire grass collection system in place and in proper working order.

26. DO NOT USE MOWER WHEN GRASS IS

WET AND SLIPPERY. Reduced footing could cause slipping.

27. WALK, NEVER RUN BEHIND MOWER. Be sure of your footing at all times.

28. MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT.

29. THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR

HIGHWAY OR STREET USE.

It is not a

recreational vehicle and it should not be operated as such.

30. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER

BLADE CLUTCH when transporting.

31. KEEP BODY AND HANDS AWAY FROM

PIN HOLES OR LEAKS IN HIGH

PRESSURE HYDRAULIC LINES. Always use paper or cardboard to search for leaks,

NEVER use hands. Make sure all hydraulic connections are tight and that hydraulic lines are in good condition before starting the engine.

32. NEVER PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON

HYDRAULIC LINES OR FITTINGS WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNNING.

33. KEEP ALL SAFETY LABELS IN LEGIBLE

CONDITION.

Remove grease, dirt, grass, etc. that may cover safety labels. Replace any safety label that is missing or damaged.

34. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT.

Eye, ear, feet and head protection is recommended.

35. ONLY USE COUNTRY CLIPPER

APPROVED ACCESSORIES.

36. NEVER RAISE DECK WITH BLADES

RUNNING.

37. DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR SETTING or over speed the engine.

38. BEWARE OF MOWER DISCHARGE

DIRECTION and do not point it at anyone.

39. DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER UNDER

THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR

DRUGS.

40. USE CARE WHEN LOADING OR

UNLOADING MACHINE INTO A TRAILER

OR TRUCK.

41. USE CARE WHEN APPROACHING BLIND

CORNERS, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

42. CLEAN ALL GRASS AND DEBRIS FROM

MACHINE TO PREVENT FIRES. Remove spilled oil or gasoline.

43. CAREFULLY RELEASE PRESSURE FROM

COMPONENTS WITH STORED ENERGY.

44. USE CARE WHEN REPLACING BLADES.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blade(s). Never straighten or weld blade(s).

45. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM

MOVING PARTS.

If possible do not make adjustments with the engine running.

46. USE JACKSTANDS TO SUPPORT

COMPONENTS when required.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your Hydrostatic Drive

Walk-behind Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for your safety.

1. The PTO must be disengaged before the engine will start.

2. The Twin Track Ground Speed Levers must be in Neutral before the engine will start.

3. The Key switch Must be “ON” before the engine will start.

4. The engine will stop if the Operator releases the Operator Presence Bail when the Twin

Track Ground Speed Levers are out of neutral.

5. The engine will stop if the Operator releases the Operator Presence Bail when the PTO is engaged.

DO NOT OPERATE THE COUNTRY CLIPPER

HYDROSTATIC DRIVE WALK-BEHIND MOWER

IF SAFETY SWITCHES AND GUARDS ARE

NOT OPERATING PROPERLY

START UP AND OPERATION

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION

1. Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s manual for more details)

DANGER

HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE – IT IS

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE.

ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL.

USE APPROVED GASOLINE CONTAINER.

NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. WIPE

UP ANY SPILLS. REPLACE CAP TIGHTLY.

Make sure dirt and foreign matter is kept out of fuel tank. Use clean funnel and gas can.

Do not mix oil with fuel.

Do not use white, high test or premium gasoline. Do not use de-icers, carburetor cleaners, or other such additives.

2. Check the crankcase oil level. Make sure the engine is off. The mower should be parked on a level area. Do not overfill. (See your engine manual for more detailed instruction.)

3. Check the hydrostatic transmission oil level.

(See “Maintenance” section of this manual.)

4. Inspect V-belts.

5. Check tire pressure. Set all tires to 16 psi

6. Make sure underside of mower deck is free of grass.

7. Make sure mower blades are sharp and secured tightly.

8. Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessary.

9. Perform any other maintenance as it becomes necessary. (See the “Maintenance” section of this manual.)

IMPORTANT: Before cutting grass, clutch must be broken-in as follows: With engine at full RPM engage deck until blades come to full speed and then disengage until blades come to a complete stop. Repeat

10 times to seat clutch properly.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

1. OPERATOR PRESENCE BAIL

Located above the handle bar/grip assemblies. When held down against the handle grips, the Operator Presence Bail senses that the operator is in the normal operator’s position. If the operator releases the Operator Presence Bail while either the

Twin Track Ground Speed Levers are out of neutral or the PTO switch is engaged the engine will stop running.

2. TWIN TRACK GROUND SPEED LEVER(S)

Located in the center of the Control Console.

The right hand and/or left hand Twin Track

Ground Speed Lever sets the maximum forward ground speed for the right hand and/or left hand Hydrostatic Transmission.

3. PTO

Located on the upper left hand corner of the control console. When pulled “UP” into the engage position, starts the electric clutch for the mower blades.

4. FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE

Located on the bottom of the fuel tank.

Opening the Fuel Shut-off Valve turns fuel supply to engine on.

5. SHIFT

Located just below each handle grip.

Squeezing the left hand and/or right hand

Shift Handle causes the left hand and/or right hand Hydrostatic Transmission to slow down, stop or travel into reverse, depending on how far the respective Shift Handle is squeezed.

The Shift Handles will have no effect on forward travel of the machine if the Twin

Track Ground Speed Lever(s) are in neutral or if the Neutral Latches are in the “lock” position.

Squeezing the Shift Handles beyond neutral

(closer to the handle grips) will shift the hydrostatic transmissions into the reverse direction.

6. NEUTRAL

Located above the Shift Handles and on the inside of the handle bars. While squeezing the Shift Handles and holding the Hydrostatic

Transmissions in neutral, rotation of the top

“thumb grip” portion of Neutral Latches towards the rear of the machine will lock the

Shift Handles into neutral. To release Neutral

Latches squeeze the Shift Handles until they

“fall” off of the locked position. `

7. KEY

“THUMB GRIP”

WARNING

AVOID INHALING EXHAUST FUMES.

CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS COLORLESS,

ODORLESS, CAN CAUSE

UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND IS

POTENTIALLY LETHAL. DO NOT RUN

ENGINE IN GARAGE OR OTHER

CONFINED AREA

NEUTRAL LATCH

Shown “locked” in neutral position

SHIFT HANDLE

Located towards the right side of the Control

Console. When in the “ON” position allows the engine to run. When in the “OFF” position shuts the engine off. Removing the Key can prevent unauthorized operation.

8. THROTTLE/CHOKE

Located on the upper right hand corner of the

Control Console. Moving Throttle/Choke

Control “forward” increases engine speed.

Maximum engine speed is obtained when the

Throttle/Choke Control stops in the forward

“detent” position. Moving Throttle/Choke

Control beyond the “detent” position to “full” forward closes the choke on the engine.

9. COLD START RELEASE CHAIN

Located behind the right hand drive tire, on the frame. Pulling the Cold Start Release

Chain out away from the frame and then “UP”, latching it into the “key-holed” slot on the frame removes belt tension from the

Hydrostatic Transmissions, thus easing force required to start engine.

10. DRIVE WHEEL BYPASS VALVES

Located on the top corners of the left hand and right hand Hydrostatic Transmissions.

Turning the Drive Wheel Bypass Valves ½ turn counterclockwise will open them, thus allowing the machine to be moved by hand without the engine running. To resume normal operation close these valves.

NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

HANDLE

GRIP

OPERATION

1. TO Open Fuel Shut-off Valve (if previously closed)

2. Move Twin Track Ground Speed Levers into

“Neutral”.

3. Switch PTO to “OFF” position.

4. Lock Shift Handles into “Neutral” with the

Neutral Latches.

5. Turn Key Switch to “RUN”

6. Move Engine Throttle/Choke Control to full choke position for cold starts. For warm starts place Throttle/Choke Control to ½ position.

7. Pull Recoil Rope to start Engine. Adjust

Throttle/Choke Control to desired Engine

RPM

NOTE: For cold weather starting (or when engine has not been started for a long period of time) pull the Cold Start Release Chain out and up. Hook the Cold Start Release Chain into the “key-holed” slot on the side of the frame. After starting the engine the Cold Start Release Chain must be

SLOWLY returned to it’s original position of operation.

IMPORTANT: Until the operator is familiar with the Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius Walkbehind Mower, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades.

Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep away from fences, buildings, and other obstructions. Move the Shift Handle(s) and

Twin Track Ground Speed Lever(s) smoothly and slowly. Practice until operation is smooth and efficient.

To travel in reverse squeeze both Shift

Handles past neutral and into reverse.

CAUTION

FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE

THE SHIFT HANDLE(S) AND TWIN TRACK

GROUND SPEED CONTROL(S) IN A

GENTLE, SLOW MOTION. NEVER MOVE

THESE CONTROLS RAPIDLY,

ESPECIALLY ON GRADES

CAUTION

AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. USE

EXTREME CAUTION WHEN MOWING

ACROSS SLOPES. NEVER MOW UP AND

DOWN SLOPES.

8. TO Hold the Operator Presence Bail down against the handle bar.

Set desired forward ground speed with the

Twin Track Ground Speed Levers.

Note: The left hand Twin Track Ground

Speed Lever will set the ground speed for the left hand drive wheel and the right hand Twin

Track Ground Speed lever will set the ground speed for the right hand drive wheel.

While slowly squeezing both Shift Handles release both Neutral Latches.

Note: Shift Handles should only be squeezed far enough to release Neutral Latches, over squeezing will cause drive wheels to be shifted into reverse.

To travel straight forward slowly release both

Shift Handles.

To stop squeeze both Shift Handles back to neutral. Squeezing past neutral will cause machine to travel into reverse.

Squeeze the right hand Shift Handle to turn right. Squeeze the left hand Shift Handle to turn left.

To adjust forward tracking re-adjust the ground speed with the Twin Track Ground

Speed Levers. Either slow down the side that is tracking fast or speed up the side that is tracking slow.

To make a zero radius axis turn, gently squeeze either the right hand or left hand

Shift Handle past neutral and into reverse, while regulating the opposite Shift Handle at a similar forward speed.

For smooth operation avoid quick, jerky movement of the Shift Handles. Squeeze the

Shift handles with deliberate intent and purpose.

9. BLADE Pull up on the PTO

Switch to engage blade(s). Pushing down on the PTO Switch will disengage the blade(s).

DANGER

THE ROTATING BLADE(S) UNDER THE

MOWER DECK ARE DANGEROUS.

CONTACT WITH BLADE(S) CAN CAUSE

SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT

PUT FEET OR HANDS UNDER THE

MOWER DECK WHILE THE BLADE(S) ARE

ENGAGED.

Note: The engine will stop if the operator releases the Operator Presence Bail while the

PTO is engaged.

IMPORTANT: On power units equipped with

Kawasaki 15 h.p. engines, NEVER engage blades when engine RPM is less than half throttle. Doing so may cause premature clutch failure and void clutch warranty.

10. TO STOP: Squeeze both Shift Handles into neutral and lock into place with the neutral latches.

CAUTION

FAILURE TO SECURELY AND

COMPLETELY LOCK BOTH SHIFT

HANDLES WITH THE NEUTRAL LATCHES

COULD CAUSE MACHINE TO

UNEXPECTEDLY LURCH FORWARD

CAUSING INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE

Move the Twin Track Ground Speed Levers into neutral.

Release the Operator’s Presence Bail

Turn the Key Switch to “OFF” and remove the

Key.

CAUTION

WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER

UNATTENDED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE

KEY. EVEN IF LEAVING FOR JUST A FEW

MOMENTS. HELP PROTECT CHILDREN

AND UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM

ACCIDENTS.

11. TO FREE WHEEL MACHINE: Unscrew bypass valves on both hydrostatic transmissions ½ turn counterclockwise. To reset, turn bypass valves clockwise.

DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

Drive Wheel

Bypass Valve

12. TO CHANGE DECK CUTTING HEIGHT:

While lifting the deck, remove the Deck

Hanger Hairpin from the Deck Hanger Rod.

Re-insert Deck Hanger Hairpin into desired hole on Deck Hanger Rod. NOTE: To obtain a level cut, all four Deck Hanger Hairpins must be installed in the same cutting height hole on each of the Deck Hanger Rods.

MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Keep mower blade(s) sharp.

2. Make sure mower deck and discharge chute are clean.

DANGER

NEVER CLEAN THE DISCHARGE CHUTE

OR MOWER DECK WHILE THE ENGINE IS

RUNNING. TURN OFF ENGINE AND WAIT

FOR ALL MOVEMENT TO STOP PRIOR TO

CLEANING.

3. When mowing tall grass, make two passes, mowing off ½ of the desired cut height on the first pass, and then the desired cut height on the second pass. Check for hidden dangers first.

4. Go slowly for trimming

5. When cutting grass always run the Engine at

FULL throttle. This “Engine” speed allows the mower blades to operate at optimum cutting speed. Control “GROUND” speed with the

Shift Handle(s) and/or Twin Track Ground

Speed Lever(s).

6. Vary ground speed to suit conditions. (i.e. Go slower in tall thick grass, on slopes, wet conditions, etc.)

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER UNIT

Engine (see engine Owner’s Manual for complete specifications)

Hydrostatic Pumps

Wheel Motors

Turning Radius

Ground Speed: Forward

Reverse

14 h.p. Kawasaki

(single cylinder)

15 h.p. Kawasaki

(twin cylinder)

Hydrogear BDP-10A

Parker-Ross

Zero-Turn

7 MPH (infinitely variable)

3-1/2 MPH (infinitely variable)

Electric Clutch Warner Mag-Stop

Length (Power Unit ONLY) 44”

Height 43-1/2”

Width (outside rear drive tires) 35-3/4”

Weight approx.

Fuel capacity

(including deck frame) 390#

6 Gallons

383#

P/N D-3671 Belt, Engine to Hydrostatic

Transmissions

Hydrostatic Transmission Oil Filter

Tires

Rear Drive

Front Caster

P/N H-2026

16 x 6.50-8 (4 ply)

9 x 3.50-4 (4 ply)

DECK

Cutting Width 36”

Overall Width (w/ chute) 46”

Overall Length (w/ Power Unit)

Blades Length

48”

58”

79” 75”

18-3/8” 17”

Blade Tip Speed

Blade Width x Thickness

Blade Quantity

Belt, Engine to Deck

P/N D-3684

18,500 – 18,950 fpm

2 ½” x.204”

P/N D-3606

Cutting Height 1-½” to 4-½” (½” increments) 1-½” to 4-½” (½” increments)

Weight approx.

(less deck frame) 160# 185#

Material Thickness

Reinforcement Thickness

Spindle Bearings

10 ga.

7 ga.

25 mm

NOTE: Power unit should be matched to deck to insure sufficient power is available for intended usage.

NOTE: All specifications subject to change without prior notice

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION

BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT

SPARK PLUG(S). USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR

WATCHES OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON

SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

SERVICE WHEN

Check Safety Interlocks System ------------------------------------------------------------- before each use

Check for loose hardware --------------------------------------------------------------------- before each use

Grease front caster pivots --------------------------------------------------------------------- before each use

Check crankcase oil level --------------------------------------------------------------------- before each use

Clean grass from Hydrostatic transmission cooling fins--------------------------------- before each use

Check for loose or damaged hydraulic lines and fittings ------------------------------- before each use

Check air intake screen --------------------------------------------------------------------------- after each use

Clean grass from under deck -------------------------------------------------------------------- after each use

Check tire pressure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 10 hours

Sharpen mower blades -------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 10 hours

Check Hydrostatic Transmission fluid -------------------------------------------------------- every 25 hours

Check drive belts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- every 50 hours

(20 hours break-in)

Grease deck spindle bearings ---------------------------------------------------------------- every 100 hours

Change Hydrostatic transmission oil and oil filter --------------------------------------- every 500 hours

(100 hours break-in)

Clean air filter pre-cleaner element ------------------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Service/Replace Air Cleaner Filter Element -------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Change engine crankcase oil -------------------------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Change engine oil filter ---------------------------------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Check/Replace spark plugs ----------------------------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Clean engine air cooling system ----------------------------------------------- see engine owner’s manual

Change/Clean fuel filter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- as required

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Replace decals when illegible. Write factory for free replacement.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. ENGINE:

For complete maintenance and operating information for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Country

Clipper Hydrostatic Drive Walk-behind Mower information packet.

NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously damaged by over heating.

2. TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire pressure as requested in the maintenance schedule. Inflate tires to 16 psi.

Lug nuts should be checked regularly for tightness.

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as follows:

D. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal.

Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.

E. Install blade, cup washer, lockwasher, and bolt. Make sure to tighten bolt to 60 ft.lbs.

DANGEROUS

DO NOT USE

BLADE IN THIS

CONDITION

New Blade

CAUTION

BEFORE SERVICING BLADE(S). STOP

ENGINE, REMOVE KEY, AND

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG(S) FOR

SAFETY

A. Remove bolt, lockwasher, and cup washer mounting blade on shaft.

Remove blade.

NOTE: Servicing the underside of the deck can be simplified by raising the deck into the servicing position. See Page 16 on howto raise deck into servicing position.

B. Blades should be discarded when worn excessively.

C. Sharpen blades with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye protection when sharpening.

Grind blade at original 25 degree bevel.

When notch starts,

DISCARD blade

4. V-BELTS:

All belts should be checked every 50 hours. Replace any belts found to be in poor condition. All belts are equipped with spring loaded belt tighteners and do not require tightening adjustments.

NOTE: See page 19 for belt routings.

5. LUBRICATION:

A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer’s recommendations.

B. Deck Lubricate with 3 “shots” only, every 100 hours.

C. Hydrostatic Transmission and filter:

Check the oil level in hydrostatic transmission oil reservoir after every 25 hours of usage. The proper oil level should register within the sight window of the oil reservoir cover.

When adding oil be very careful to keep the reservoir clean.

Clean the Oil

Reservoir Cap and the surrounding area prior to removing the Oil Reservoir Cap.

Replenish oil supply as required with

20W-50 Motor Oil. DO NOT OVERFILL.

(continued next page )

Change the oil in the reservoir and

Hydrostatic Transmission Filter after the first 100 hours of operation, and then every 500 hours after that. Remove the filter and be sure that all oil has drained from the reservoir. Replace with new filter

(P/N H-2026) and 20W-50 Motor Oil.

WARNING

PORTIONS OF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CAN

OPERATE UNDER HIGH PRESSURE.

HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER

PRESSURE MAY HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE

TO PENETRATE SKIN AND CAUSE SERIOUS

INJURY. HYDRAULIC FLUID INJECTED INTO

THE SKIN MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED

WITHIN A FEW HOURS BY A DOCTOR

FAMILIAR WITH THIS FORM OF INJURY OR

GANGRENE MAY RESULT. (see Hydraulic

Schematic on page 20) amounts. If rear drive tire “creeps” into reverse shorten the reverse link rod assembly. Re-tighten lower jam nut when length adjustments are completed. Verify collapsed length of reverse spring. Repeat for other side.

D. NEUTRAL AT THE TWIN TRACK

GROUND SPEED LEVERS i) Move the Twin Track Ground Speed

Levers into neutral position. If rear drive tire is “creeping” forward shorten the forward link rod assembly by loosening and repositioning the jam nuts . Lengthen the forward link rod assembly if the rear drive tire “creeps” into reverse. Repeat for other side.

NOTE: If this adjustment cannot be maintained, verify that spring located on the pivot point of the Twin Track

Ground Speed Levers is collapsed to approximately 11/16”.

A. Raise rear drive tires high enough to clear the ground and securely support.

B. Start engine and run at full throttle.

C. NEUTRAL AT THE SHIFT HANDLES i) Shift the Twin Track Ground Speed

Levers approximately into the middle speed position.

NOTE: Operator Presence Bail must be held down when shifting the Twin

Track Ground Speed Levers out of neutral.

Speed Control

Link

Shift Handle Link ii) Verify that the reverse spring is collapsed to approximately 1-1/16”.

Adjust collapsed length of reverse spring using the spring collapse jam nut. Repeat for other side

NOTE: This can be done prior to starting the engine.

Forward Link

Spring Collapse

Jam Nut

Reverse Spring

Control Arm iii) Squeeze the Shift Handles until increased pressure is felt.. If the rear drive tire is moving adjustment is required. Loosen the lower jam nut from the reverse link rod assembly. If the rear drive tire is “creeping” forward lengthen the reverse link rod assembly by moving the top jam nut and the spring collapse jam nut equal

Lower Jam Nut

Forward Spring

Standard Spring Hole

Medium Duty Spring Hole

Top Jam Nut

Reverse Link

Heavy Duty Spring Hole

E. NEUTRAL AT NEUTRAL LATCHES i) Shift the Twin Track Ground Speed

Levers into the middle speed position. ii) Squeeze the Shift Handle into neutral

(as previously adjusted). Rotate the

“Thumb Grip” portion of the neutral latch rearward and release the Shift

Handle, locking the Shift Handle into the neutral position. If the rear drive tire “creeps” forward shorten the Shift

Handle Link Rod Assembly. If the rear drive tires “creeps” into reverse lengthen the Shift Handle Link Rod

Assembly.

NOTE: The Shift Handle Link Rod must be disconnected from the Shift

Handle in order to change the length.

7. FORWARD TRACKING ADJUSTMENT:

A. If forward travel of the machine veers left or right on level ground when the Twin

Track Ground Speed Levers are set at the same forward position lengthen or shorten Speed Control Link Rod.

Lengthening the Speed Control Link Rod will increase forward ground speed and shortening the Speed Control Link Rod will decrease forward ground speed.

NOTE: It may be necessary to re-adjust neutral following this adjustment.

8. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL

ARM TENSION SETTINGS:

A. For heavy or medium duty drive conditions (i.e. when pulling a sulky unit, or carrying a grass collection system), added spring force might be required on the Control Arm of the Hydrostatic

Transmissions to prevent the hydraulic drive system from slowing down while pulling the extra load.

B. To increase spring force, remove the

Forward Spring from the mounting bolt.

Remove the mounting bolt on the Control

Arm and place it into one of the lower holes. Re-connect the Forward Spring to the Control Arm.

NOTE : The middle hole on the Control

Arm is for “medium duty” service and the bottom hole on the Control Arm is for

“heavy duty” service.

9. LEVELING THE MOWER DECK:

A. Move machine onto hard level surface

(i.e. concrete or blacktop).

B. Set tire pressure on all four tires.

C. Place all four Deck Hanger Hairpins so that deck is in highest cutting height.

D. With all blades tips rotated to point straight forward measure from the ground to the front blade tips. If blade tips measure more than 3/16” different loosen the jam nuts on the Deck Hanger Rods.

Adjust length of the appropriate Deck

Hanger Rods until blade tips are within

3/16” of each other. The rear blade tips should be approximately 1/8” farther from the ground than the front blade tips. The deck should hang firmly on all four Deck

Hanger Rods. Tighten the jam nuts on all four Deck Hanger Rods once desired side-to-side level and front-to-back rake is obtained.

Deck Hanger

Hairpin

Jam Nut

Deck Hanger

Rod

10. RAISING THE DECK TO SERVICE

POSITION:

A. Change deck cutting height to be at the mid-position OR lower.

B. Position the front caster wheel to point away from the deck (such as the mower would be travelling in reverse).

C. Remove Belt Cover and push back the

Ball on the idler bar releasing tension on belt. Remove the engine to deck belt from spindles.

D. Remove Rear Deck Hanger Hairpin.

Remove Lynch pin from Rear Deck

Hanger Clevis pin. Remove Rear Deck

CAUTION

DECK MUST BE LIFTED FAR ENOUGH TO GO

“OVER-CENTER”, THUS PREVENTING IT FROM

FALLING ON THE OPERATOR WHILE SERVICE

WORK IS BEING PERFORMED.

Hanger Clevis pin. Re-Install rear Deck

Hanger Hairpin. Repeat for other side.

E. Push down on handle bars until deck fully rotates up to the service position.

11. LOWERING THE DECK TO OPERATION

POSITION:

A. Push down on Handle bars raising the deck off of the ground. Push the machine forward while lowering the deck back to the ground.

B. Remove Rear Deck Hanger Hairpins.

Re-install Rear Deck Hanger Clevis pins and Lynch pins. Re-Install Rear Deck

Hanger Hairpin.

C. Re-install the Engine to Deck Belt back onto the Spindle pulleys (see page 19 for proper belt routing).

D. Re-install the Belt Cover.

E. Re-position Deck Hanger Hairpins on the

Deck Hanger Rods to desired cutting height.

Deck Shown Raised into the SERVICE Position

Deck Hanger Rod set in “Mid-cut” height OR lower {all four Deck Hangers}

Front Caster Wheel

Away from Deck

Lynch Pin/

Clevis Pin

Engine to Deck Belt

Removed From spindles Rear Deck Hanger Clevis

Pin Assemblies “UNHOOK”,

(both sides)

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECKLIST

1. ENGINE WON’T START:

Key Switch is “OFF” --------------------------------------------------------------- turn key switch “ON”

Mower blades engaged ---------------------------------------------------------------- disengage PTO

Drive not in neutral --------- move Twin Track Ground Speed Levers into “Neutral” position

Fuel shut-off Valve Closed -------------------------------------------------- open fuel shut-off valve

No gas --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- refuel

clean or replace fuel filters

Over or under choked ---------------------------------------------------------------------- adjust choke

Spark plug not firing ------------------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug

condition and reset gap*

Carburetor maladjustment --------------------------------------------- reset carburetor adjustment*

Ignition ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer

2. HARD TO START ENGINE:

Fuel line clogged ------------------------------------------------ clean fuel line and check fuel filter

Spark plug wire loose or grounded ---------------------------------------- check spark plug wires

Spark plug(s) faulty or improperly gapped --------------------------------------- check spark plug

condition and reset gap*

Electronic ignition defective ------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer

Dirty or maladjusted carburetor ------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*

consult dealer for carburetor service

3. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:

Water in gasoline ---------------------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline bowl

Clogged fuel line ------------------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter

clean fuel line

Vent in fuel cap plugged --------------------------------------------------------------------- check vent

Low oil level --------------------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil fuel octane too low ------------------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with gasoline

Over heated engine ---------------------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool

5. ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS:

Faulty spark plugs -------------------------------------------------------------------- check spark plug

condition and reset gap*

Operator’s Presence Bail is being released ---------------------- slow down on rough terrain

6. ENGINE OVER HEATED:

Air intake screen or fins clogged ------------------------------- clean intake screen and fins

Fuel mixture too lean --------------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*

Oil level too low or too high -------------------------------------------------------- adjust oil level

Running engine too slow -------------------------------------------------------- run engine faster

7. ENGINE IDLES POORLY:

(NOTE: Always mow at full throttle setting.)

Improper spark plug gap ------------------------------------------------ check and re-gap plug*

9. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD:

Drive belt broken or slipping -------------------------------------------------- replace drive belt

Hydrostatic Transmission shift arm disconnected --------------------------------- reconnect

Transmission in free wheel position ------------------- tighten bypass valves (see pg. 10)

Hydrostatic Transmission oil filter plugged -------------------------------------- replace filter

Loose Hydrostatic Transmission Oil------------ Tighten or replace Transmission oil filter

Bad Hydrostatic Transmission or Wheel Motor ------------------------------- consult dealer

10. MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSIONS OVER HEATS:

Hydrostatic transmission oil too low or too high -------------------------------------- add oil

OR drain oil as needed

Hydrostatic Transmission blowing oil out cap --------------------------- overfilled or water

11. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED:

contaminated

Operator Presence Bail Released --------------------Hold Operator Presence Bail down

Faulty interlock system ----------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer

Bad blade spindle bearing ------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer

Deck drive belt not properly routed ----------------------------------------------------- reroute

Blades blocked by foreign material ---------------------------------------- clean under deck

12. DECK CUT UNLEVEL:

Low air pressure in tire ----------------------------------------------------- adjust tire pressure

Deck Mounting Hair Pins not in same holes ------------ move Hairpins into same holes

Deck Hanging Pins out of adjustment ----------------------------------- adjust hanging pins

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See engine manual for engine adjustments.

BELT ROUTINGS

48” ENGINE TO DECK BELT

CLUTCH

Belt P/N D-3606

36” ENGINE TO DECK BELT

CLUTCH

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION

LEFT HAND

HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION

RIGHT HAND

HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION

Belt P/N

D-3684

Belt P/N

D-3671

MOTOR

VIEWED FROM GROUND LOOKING UP

WIRING SCHEMATICS

14 HP KAWASAKI (ZT1400KA)

ENGINE PLUG REGULATOR PLUG

CLUTCH SWITCH

(BOTH CIRCUITS N.O.)

HOUR METER

(OPTIONAL)

RED #8

BLUE #13

RED #17

BLACK #7

BLACK #3

RED #4

BLUE #11

BLUE #16

BLACK #2

BLACK #1

GROUND

HOUR METER

(OPTIONAL)

RED #8

OPERATOR

PRESENCE

(N.C.)

NEUTRAL

LEFT-HAND

(N.C.)

NEUTRAL

RIGHT-HAND

(N.C.)

KEY SWITCH

("G" AND "M")

CLUTCH

NOTE: ALL PLUGS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

N.O. = NORMALLY OPEN

N.C. = NORMALLY CLOSED

CLUTCH SWITCH

(BOTH CIRCUITS N.O.)

15 HP KAWASAKI (ZT1500KA)

(NOT USED)

BLUE #13

RED #17

BLACK #7

BLACK #3

RED #4

BLUE #11

BLUE #16

BLACK #5

BLACK #2

BLACK #1

GROUND

OPERATOR

PRESENCE

(N.C.)

NEUTRAL

LEFT-HAND

(N.C.)

NEUTRAL

RIGHT-HAND

(N.C.)

KEY SWITCH

("G" AND "M")

CLUTCH

NOTE: ALL PLUGS VIEWED FROM WIRE END

N.O. = NORMALLY OPEN

N.C. = NORMALLY CLOSED

HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC

HIGH PRESSURE - FORWARD

RIGHT-HAND

WHEEL MOTOR

LEFT-HAND

WHEEL MOTOR

LEFT-HAND

HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION

HIGH PRESSURE - REVERSE

HIGH PRESSURE - FORWARD

RIGHT-HAND

HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION

OIL

FILTER

CASE DRAIN

CHARGE PUMP INLET

HIGH PRESSURE

OIL TANK

DATE

NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS

SERVICE WORK COMPLETED

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