Agri-Fab 45-0362 User manual

OWNERS
MANUAL
Model No.
45-0362
42" ROUGH CUT
TRAILMOWER
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 49202 (3/04)
CAUTION:
Read Rules or
Sa e Operation
and Instructions
Care ully • Sa ety
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
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NOTE: Your mower deck will require a 12 volt battery to operate.
This battery is NOT included with the deck but must be purchased
separately. Any 12 volt tractor battery with about 230 cold cranking
amps. will operate the machine.
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SAFETY RULES ...................................................... 3,4
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS ................ 5,6
HARDWARE CHART .................................................. 7
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 8-11
OPERATION......................................................... 12-16
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES...................... 17-20
STORAGE ................................................................. 21
REPAIR PARTS ................................................... 22-26
WIRING DIAGRAM ................................................... 27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
A 1 Hex Bolt, 1/2" x 7"
B 2 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 7-1/2"
C 2 Hex Bolt, 3/8" x 2-3/4"
D 2 Hex Bolt, 5/16" x 3/4"
E 3 Hex Bolt, 1/4" x 3/4"
F 2 Screw, Sel Tapping #10 x 1/2"
G 1 Hex Lock Nut, 1/2"
REF. QTY. DESCRIPTION
H 2 Hex Lock Nut, 3/8"
I 2 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16"
J 1 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4"
K 2 Hex Nut (SEMS), 1/4"
L 2 Flat Washer, 3/8"
M 2 Clip, 3/8"
N 2 Plastic Nut
O 1 Key
CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG
SHOWN FULL SIZE
A B C D E F
G
L
H
I
J
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
K
MN O
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL TOWBAR TUBE TO REAR
QUADRANT
• Remove Hex Bolts and lift Front Drive Cover from
mower housing.
• Rest end of Tow Bar Tube on front edge of mower.
• Feed Wire Harness in end of Tow Bar Tube through
large hole in back wall of Rear Quadrant.
• Place Towbar Tube into Rear Quadrant, align holes
and insert 3/8 x 2-3/4 Hex Bolt through quadrant
and rear hole of Tube.
• Secure tightly with 3/8 Hex Lock Nut and then
loosen 1/4 turn to allow Tube to pivot freely inside
Rear Quadrant.
• Assemble a 3/8 Flat Washer onto a 3/8 x 2-3/4 Hex
Bolt.
• Insert Bolt and Washer into slot in Rear Quadrant
and into hole in Towbar Tube.
• Secure Tightly with 3/8 Flat Washer and 3/8 Hex
Lock Nut, then loosen 1/4 turn to allow Tube to
pivot freely inside Rear Quadrant.
NOTE: Towbar Tube must pivot freely inside Rear
Quadrant when Latch is pulled from notch.
INSTALL CLUTCH TO TOWBAR TUBE
• Place Clutch Cable forward along Towbar Tube.
• Spread ends of two Cable Clips and place around
Clutch Cable.
• Place Clutch Cable on top of Towbar Tube and align
Cable Clips with bolt holes in Towbar Tube.
• Secure with two #10 Screws.
INSTALL BATTERY
Your Trail Mower requires a 12 volt battery to operate.
The battery is NOT included with the unit. It must be
purchased separately.
• Remove four screws and the Battery Cover from
the Mower and set them aside.
• Install two Plastic Nuts into the square holes in the
Mower Deck under the Battery Cover.
• Place the Battery on the Mower Deck between the
two Plastic Nuts.
• Place the Battery Hold Down on top of the Battery.
• Secure the Battery to the Mower Deck with two
1/4 x 7-1/2 hex bolts.
• Open the terminal access doors on the Battery
Hold Down.
• Connect the Red Wire to the positive (+) battery
terminal using a 1/4 x 3/4 hex bolt and 1/4 SEMS
nut. Tighten securely.
• Connect the Black Wire to the negative (-) battery
terminal using a 1/4 x 3/4 hex bolt and 1/4 SEMS
nut. Tighten securely.
• Close the terminal access doors.
• Replace Battery Cover and secure it with the four
screws.
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ASSEMBLY
FIG. 1
1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT
HITCH ASSEMBLY
1/4" HEX LOCK NUT
5/16 HEX NUT (2)
CLUTCH CABLE
MOUNTING ANCHOR
3/8 HEX LOCK NUT
3/8 FLAT WASHER
3/8 X 2-3/4 HEX BOLT
3/8 FLAT WASHER
#10 SCREW (2)
CABLE CLIP (2)
1/4 X 7-1/2
HEX BOLT
CLUTCH LEVER
RED WIRE
SCREW (4)
BATTERY
COVER
TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS
1/4 X 3/4 HEX BOLT &
1/4 HEX NUT (SEMS)
BATTERY HOLD DOWN
1/4 X 7-1/2 HEX BOLT
PLASTIC NUT
+
-
BLACK WIRE
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ASSEMBLY
INNER NUT
OUTER NUT
SWITCH
BODY
CLUTCH LEVER
1/8"
ENGINE
PULLEY
BLADE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
CLUTCH LEVER
PLUNGER
REAR DRIVE
COVER
FOUR
SCREWS
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT
• Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside
cover and screws.
• Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position
• The Cable should be under slight tension but should
not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from
the Switch Body.
NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from
the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the
Engine will not start.
TO INCREASE CABLE TENSION
• Place Blade Clutch Lever in the "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Loosen the inner nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Tighten the outer nut on the Clutch Cable.
TO DECREASE CABLE TENSION
• Place Blade Clutch Lever in the "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Loosen the outer nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Tighten the inner nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Repeat the above procedure until you have the
correct tension.
FIG. 2
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ASSEMBLY
ROLLER
1/2 X 7 HEX BOLT
REAR ROLLER
MOUNTING BRACKET
5/16 X 3/4 HEX BOLTS
AND 5/16 HEX LOCK NUTS
1/2 HEX LOCK NUT
INSTALL REAR ROLLER TO DECK
• Install Rear Roller Mounting Bracket to rear of deck
using two 5/16 x 3/4 Hex Bolts and two 5/16 Hex
Lock Nuts. (See Fig. 3.)
• Install Roller to Rear Roller Bracket using 1/2 x 7
Hex Bolt and 1/2 Hex Lock Nut.
• Make sure Roller turns freely on Bolt.
FIG. 3
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OPERATION
FIG. 4
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LIFT LEVER
MOWER BLADE
CLUTCH LEVER
TOW HITCH OFFSET
ADJUSTMENT
TOW BAR HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
IGNITION
KEY SWITCH
THROTTLE CONTROL
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
STRAP
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
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OPERATION
FIG. 6
GROUND LEVEL CUTTING HEIGHT
CUTTING
HEIGHTS
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRAP
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
LIFT LEVER
LOCATING PIN
HAIR COTTER PIN
CLEVIS PIN
TOW BAR
ADJUSTMENT
TOW BAR
HAIR COTTER PIN
1-1/2"
2"
2-1/2"
3"
3-1/2"
4"
4-1/2"
5"
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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 straight and offsets of 9", 17" and
23" on both sides. (See Fig. 7)
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
WHEEL 2
WHEEL PIVOT 3
QUADRANT 3
SPINDLE 2
SWIVEL 2
WHEEL PIVOT 3
WHEEL 2
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TO REINSTALL BLADES
•Assemble a blade bolt through a lat washer, a blade
and then another lat washer.
•Assemble the bolt through the hole in the stump
plate and the blade hub assembly.
•Assemble a lat washer and nut onto the blade bolt.
•Tighten nut, then loosen just until blade can pivot.
•Install a cotter pin to secure the nut.
TO REINSTALL BLADE ASSEMBLY TO MOWER
•Reinstall key in spindle sha t, i necessary.
•Install the blade assembly onto the spindle sha t.
•Secure with lat washer and nut.
•Torque the spindle sha t and nut to 15 FT. LBS. and
secure with a hair cotter pin.
CLEANING THE MOWER
Water pressure rom a garden hose will remove resh
clippings rom the underside o the mower. Clean mower
a ter each mowing.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Make sure all nuts and bolts are tight, cotter pins and
retainer springs are secure. Keep blades sharp. Observe
all Sa ety Precautions. Keep mower well lubricated.
REPAIR PARTS
Your rotary mower has been produced with components
designed or your unit. Although standard V-belts,
bearings, blades, pulleys, etc. may look like parts used
on your rotary mower, while similar in appearance many
are o a di erent construction and could in some cases
cause a mal unction in the operation o the machine.
For continued satis actory per ormance use only repair
parts supplied by the manu acturer. See the dealer
where the mower was purchased or actory replacement
parts.
CAUTION:
DO NOT HANDLE MOWER BLADES WITH
BARE HANDS. CARELESS OR IMPROPER
HANDLING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
BLADE CARE AND SERVICE
CAUTION:
IF YOUR BLADE BOLTS SHOW WEAR,
REPLACE THEM WITH FACTORY
REPLACEMENTS ONLY.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. The
blades can be sharpened with a ile or on a grinding
wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen blades while they are
still on the mower.
BLADE SERVICE (Re er to ig. 9)
TO REMOVE BLADE ASSEMBLY FROM DECK
•Remove cotter pin rom the spindle sha t.
•Remove nut and washer rom the spindle sha t.
•Pull blade assembly o the spindle sha t. (Watch or
a key in the spindle sha t.)
TO REMOVE BLADES FROM BLADE ASSEMBLY.
•Remove cotter pin rom the blade bolt.
•Remove nut rom the blade bolt.
•Remove blade rom the blade assembly.
BLADE SHARPENING
•Blades can be sharpened with a ile or grinding wheel.
NOTE: When sharpening blades take care to maintain
blade balance. Sharpen both blades equally even i one
blade does not need to be sharpened. Check balance by
weighing each blade to make sure they are equal in weight.
BLADE ASSEMBLY
FIG. 9
WARNING:
SHUT OFF MOWER ENGINE AND REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS OR
REPAIRS TO THE MOWER.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
INNER NUT
OUTER NUT
SWITCH
BODY
CLUTCH LEVER
1/8"
ENGINE
PULLEY
BLADE
PULLEY
IDLER
PULLEY
CLUTCH LEVER
PLUNGER
REAR DRIVE
COVER
FOUR
SCREWS
CLUTCH CABLE ADJUSTMENT
• Remove four screws from Rear Drive Cover. Lay aside
cover and screws.
• Place Clutch Lever in "DISENGAGED" position
• The Cable should be under slight tension but should
not pull the Clutch Lever more than 1/8" away from
the Switch Body.
NOTE: If the Plunger extends more than 1/8" out from
the switch body, the cable tension is too tight and the
Engine will not start.
TO INCREASE CABLE TENSION
• Place Blade Clutch Lever in the "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Loosen the inner nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Tighten the outer nut on the Clutch Cable.
TO DECREASE CABLE TENSION
• Place Blade Clutch Lever in the "DISENGAGED"
position.
• Loosen the outer nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Tighten the inner nut on the Clutch Cable.
• Repeat the above procedure until you have the
correct tension.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
V-BELT REPLACEMENT
• V-belt must be replaced if it becomes stretched to
the point that it can no longer be adjusted, or if it
becomes frayed or otherwise can not function
properly.
• Move Blade Clutch Lever to the "DISENGAGED"
position.
INSTALLING NEW V-BELT
• Feed new V-belt between the two belt guides at the
Engine Pulley.
• Place V-belt up and around the Engine Pulley. Check
to make sure the V-belt is seated properly in the
groove of the Engine Pulley.
• Place V-belt along inside of Idler Pulley.
• Wrap V-belt down around Blade Pulley, placing Belt
inside of Rear Belt Guides.
• Reinstall V-belt Keeper Rod and secure with Small
Hair Pin. Check to make sure V-belt is over top of
Keeper Rod.
• Reposition and retighten two Rear Belt Guides at the
rear of the Blade Pulley. Leave approximately 1/16"
between Guides and Pulley.
• Reinstall Clevis Pin and Hair Pin into Clutch Cable.
• Reinstall Front Drive Cover and Rear Drive Cover.
REMOVING OLD V-BELT
• Remove Rear Drive Cover.
• Remove Front Drive Cover.
• Remove Hair Pin and Clevis Pin from Clutch Cable.
• Loosen two Rear Belt Guides and pivot them away
from Blade Pulley.
• Remove V-belt from around Blade Pulley.
• Remove one small Hair Pin from Belt Keeper Rod
and slide Belt Keeper Rod to the side.
• Pull V-belt down from around Engine Pulley and
remove V-belt from Mower.
CAUTION:
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
BELT GUIDES
ENGINE PULLEY
BELT KEEPER ROD V-BELT
REAR BELT GUIDES
BLADE PULLEY
HAIRPIN AND CLEVIS PIN
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