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OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-03621
45-03622
42" ROUGH CUT
TRAILMOWER
IMPORTANT: BATTERY REQUIRED!! The battery is NOT included
with the deck but must be purchased separately. A 12 volt lawn tractor
battery with 260/300 cold cranking amps and dimensions of 6-1/8"H x
7-5/8"L x 5-1/8"W is recommended to operate the machine.
CAUTION:
Read Rules for
• Saf ety
Safe Operation
• Assemb ly
and Instructions
• Oper ation
Carefully
• Maintenance
• P ar ts
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES .......................................................................................... 3,4 SAFETY AND OPERA TIONAL DECALS .................................................... 5,6 HARDWARE CHART ...................................................................................... 7 ASSEMBL Y ................................................................................................ 8-11 OPERA TION ...........................................................
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SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Tow Behind Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MA CHINE IS CAP ABLE OF AMPUT A TING HANDS AND FEET AND THR O WING OBJECTS . F AILURE T O OBSER VE THE FOLLO WING SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION II. SLOPE OPERATION • Read, understand, and f ollo w all instr uctions in the man ual and on Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip over the machine before starting. accidents, w
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IV. SERVICE Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It • Use e xtr a care in handling gasoline and other fuels . The y means CAUTION!! BECOME are flammab le and v apors are e xplosiv e . ALERT!! YOUR SAFETY IS -- Use only an approved container. INVOLVED -- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. -- Never refuel the machine indoors. CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
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CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG SHOWN FULL SIZE A B C D E F G H NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE K J I REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION A 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 7" G 2 Hex Nylock Nut, 5/16" B 2 He x Bolt, 1/4" x 7-1/2" H 2 He x Nut (SEMS), 1/4" C 2 He x Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4" I 2 Clip, 3/8" D 2 He x Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4" J 2 Plastic Nut E 2 Screw, Self Tapping #10 x 1/2" K 1 K e y F 1 Hex Nylock Nut, 1/2" 7
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL TOWBAR TUBE TO REAR QUADRANT • Place T o wbar T ube into Rear Quadr ant, align holes and inser t 3/8 x 2-3/4 He x Bolt through quadr ant and rear hole of Tube. • Secure tightly with 3/8 He x Loc k Nut and then loosen 1/4 tur n to allo w T ube to piv ot freely inside Rear Quadrant. • Inser t 3/8 X 2-3/4 Bolt and 3/8 Flat W asher into slot in Rear Quadrant and into hole in Towbar Tube. • Secure Tightly with 3/8 Flat W asher and 3/8 He x Loc k Nut, then loosen 1/4 t
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+ - ASSEMBLY TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT & BATTERY 1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS) COVER BLACK WIRE SCREW (4) BATTERY HOLD DOWN 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT PLASTIC NUT RED WIRE 1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT REAR QUADRANT 3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT CLUTCH LEVER 3/8 FLAT WASHER #10 SCREW (2) CABLE CLIP (2) 3/8 FLAT WASHER 3/8 HEX LOCK NUT 1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT HITCH ASSEMBLY CLUTCH CABLE 5/16 HEX NUT (2) FIG. 1 1/4" HEX LOCK NUT MOUNTING ANCHOR 9
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ASSEMBLY CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT INNER NUT • Remo v e f our scre ws from Rear Dr iv e Co v er . La y aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Le v er in “DISENGA GED" position • The Cab le should be under slight tension b ut should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NO TE: If the Plunger e xtends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the OUTER NUT Engine will not start. TO INCREASE CABLE TENSION • Place Blade Clutch
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ASSEMBLY INSTALL REAR ROLLER TO DECK • Install Rear Roller Mounting Br ac k et to rear of dec k using tw o 5/16 x 3/4 He x Bolts and tw o 5/16 He x Nyloc k Nuts . (See Fig. 3.) • Install Roller to Rear Roller Br ac k et using 1/2 x 7 He x Bolt and 1/2 Hex Nylock Nut. • Mak e sure Roller tur ns freely on Bolt. 5/16 X 3/4 HEX BOLTS AND 5/16 HEX LOCK NUTS REAR ROLLER MOUNTING BRACKET ROLLER 1/2 X 7 HEX BOLT 1/2 HEX LOCK NUT FIG. 3 11
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OPERATION HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP IGNITION KEY SWITCH MOWER BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CLUTCH LEVER LIFT LEVER TOW HITCH OFFSET ADJUSTMENT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP TOW BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT THROTTLE CONTROL FIG. 4 12
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OPERATION TRACTOR HITCH PIN OR MOWER CLEVIS PIN HAIR COTTER PIN REMOVE MOWER CLEVIS PIN FROM THIS HOLE FIG. 5 13
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OPERATION HAIR COTTER PIN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP LOCATING PIN HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HAIR COTTER PIN LIFT LEVER CUTTING CLEVIS PIN HEIGHTS 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2" 3" 3-1/2" 4" 4-1/2" 5" TOW BAR TOW BAR ADJUSTMENT CUTTING HEIGHT GROUND LEVEL FIG. 6 15
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OPERATION This mower has been designed to run offset from the center of the tow vehicle. This allows the operator to drive along side high brush with the tow vehicle while cutting down the brush beside him. The adjustable hitch gives you three offset cutting positions plus straight behind for narrow paths. MODEL 45-0362 The adjustable hitch of this mower can be set in seven positions including str aight and offsets of 9", 17" and 23" on both sides . (See Fig. 7) 16
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES WHEEL PIVOT 3 SPINDLE 2 WHEEL 2 SWIVEL 2 WHEEL 2 WHEEL PIVOT 3 QUADRANT 3 17
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES BLADE CARE AND SERVICE BLADE ASSEMBLY CAUTION: DO NO T HANDLE MO WER BLADES WITH BARE HANDS . CARELESS OR IMPR OPER HANDLING MA Y RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJURY. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The b lades can be shar pened with a file or on a g r inding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are still on the mower. BLADE SERVICE (Ref er to fig. 9) T O REMO VE BLADE ASSEMBL Y FR OM DECK • Remo v e cotter pin from the s
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT INNER NUT • Remo v e f our scre ws from Rear Dr iv e Co v er . La y aside cover and screws. • Place Clutch Le v er in “DISENGA GED" position • The Cab le should be under slight tension b ut should not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from the Switch Body. NO TE: If the Plunger e xtends more than 1/8" out from the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the OUTER NUT Engine will not start. TO INCREASE CABLE TENSION • Pl
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES INSTALLING NEW V-BELT V-BELT REPLACEMENT • V -belt m ust be replaced if it becomes stretched to the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it becomes • F eed ne w V -belt betw een the tw o belt guides at the frayed or otherwise can not function properly. Engine Pulle y . • Mo v e Blade Clutch Le v er to the “DISENGA GED" • Place V -belt up and around the Engine Pulle y . Chec k to position. mak e sure the V -belt is seated proper ly in the g roo v
