Country Clipper Wrangler 140 User manual

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. 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 3
ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID...............................................................................................................3
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS...........................................................................3
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM.....................................................................................................................5
START UP AND OPERATION.................................................................................................... 5
CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION .............................................................................................................5
CONTROL LOCATIONS JOYSTICK MODEL.............................................................................................6
OPERATION JOYSTICK MODELS...............................................................................................................7
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................9
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................... 10
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................................................................................................10
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................11
PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING.................................15
LEVELING THE DECK ..................................................................................................................................17
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST ................................................................................18-19
BELT ROUTINGS....................................................................................................................... 20
WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KOHLER JOYSTICK (E-6405) ................................................ 21
WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR KAWASAKI JOYSTICK (E-6415 + E-6417 ADAPTER).……22
NOTES / SERVICE RECORDS ................................................................................................. 23
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): ____________________________________________

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SAFETY
ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID
I. CONTACT WITH THE ROTATING
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.
II. 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.
III. GRASS CATCHER OR GUARD -- The
mower shall not be operated without
either the entire grass catcher or guard
in place.
IV. OVERTURNING -- This happens when
riding 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.
V. MOWER RUNNING OVER THE VICTIM
-- This usually happens when a riding
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.
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.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. PEOPLE WHO OPERATE, SERVICE,
OR ARE OTHERWISE ASSOCIATED
with the Country Clipper Zero Turn
Radius Mower should be trained in its
proper use and warned of its dangers.
Before operating, adjusting, or servicing
the Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius
Mower they should read and understand
this entire manual and the engine
owner’s manual.
2. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING
PARTS. Keep hands and feet from
under mower deck and away from
blades at all times. Turn engine (motor)
off if you must unclog the chute.
3. AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. Use
extreme caution when mowing up or
down slopes. NEVER mow across the
face of a slope. If a slope must be
ascended, back up the slope; drive
forward when descending. 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.
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 Zero Turn Radius 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.
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 CONTROL LEVER(S)
from forward position to reverse position
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travel is affected instantly by movement
of the Control Lever(s).
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 seat.
10. WEAR STURDY, ROUGH-SOLED
WORK SHOES AND CLOSE-FITTING
SLACKS AND SHIRTS. Never operate
mower in bare feet, sandals or
sneakers.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. DISENGAGE BLADES BEFORE
DRIVING ACROSS WALKS or
projecting objects.
14. 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.
15. NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS.
16. DO NOT SMOKE AROUND THE
MOWER or the gasoline storage
container. Gasoline fumes can easily
ignite.
17. 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.
18. DISENGAGE BLADES, STOP ENGINE
AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY before
any servicing. 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.
19. KEEP ALL NUTS, BOLTS, AND
SCREWS TIGHT to be sure equipment
is in safe working condition, especially
blade mounting bolts.
20. MOWER 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.
21 KEEP SAFETY DEVICES AND
GUARDS IN PLACE. If any of the
safety switches become inoperable,
have them repaired immediately.
22. DO NOT STEP OR STAND ON THE
MOWER HOUSING. Step or stand only
on the foot deck.
23. WATCH OUT FOR TRAFFIC near
roadways and when crossing roads.
24. DO NOT USE MOWER WHEN GRASS
IS WET OR SLIPPERY.
25. THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR
HIGHWAY OR STREET USE. It is not a
recreational vehicle and it should not be
operated as such.

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26. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER
BLADE CLUTCH when transporting.
27. 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.
28. WEAR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. Eye, ear, feet and head
protection is recommended.
29. ONLY USE COUNTRY CLIPPER
APPROVED ACCESSORIES.
30. DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE
GOVERNOR SETTING or over speed
the engine.
31. BEWARE OF MOWER DISCHARGE
DIRECTION and do not point it at
anyone.
32. DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
33. USE CARE WHEN LOADING OR
UNLOADING MACHINE INTO A
TRAILER OR TRUCK.
34. USE CARE WHEN APPROACHING
BLIND CORNERS, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
35. CLEAN ALL GRASS AND DEBRIS
FROM MACHINE TO PREVENT
FIRES. Remove spilled oil or gasoline.
36. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
FROM MOVING PARTS. If possible do
not make adjustments with the engine
running.
37. NEVER MOW WHEN OTHER PEOPLE
OR PETS ARE IN THE AREA.
38. CAREFULLY RELEASE PRESSURE
FROM COMPONENTS WITH STORED
ENERGY.
39. 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).
40. USE JACK STANDS TO SUPPORT
COMPONENTS when required.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius Mower
is equipped with switches interlocked for your
safety.
ON JOYSTICK MODELS GROUND DRIVE
NEUTRAL IS WHEN THE JOYSTICK (CONTROL
LEVER) IS IN THE “DOWN” POSITION.
1. The mower blades must be disengaged
and the Control Lever must be in the
neutral position before the engine will
start.
2. The engine will stop if the mower blade
clutch is engaged when the operator
leaves the driver’s seat.
3. The engine will stop if the Control Lever
is not in the neutral position when the
operator leaves the driver’s seat.
4. The engine will stop if the brake is
“SET” and the Control Lever is not in
the neutral position.
5. The engine will stop if the brake is
“SET” and the mower blade clutch is
engaged.
DO NOT OPERATE 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).

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WARNING
HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE.
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL. USE
APPROVED GAS CONTAINER. NEVER FILL
TANK INDOORS. WIPE UP ANY SPILLS.
REPLACE CAP TIGHTLY.
2. Make sure dirt and foreign matter is kept
out of gas tank. Use a clean funnel and
gas can.
3. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
4. Do not use white, high test or premium
gasoline. Do not use de-icers,
carburetor cleaners, or other such
additives.
5. 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.)
6. Check battery fluid level.
7. Inspect V-belts.
8. Check tire pressure:
9. Make sure underside of mower deck is
free of grass.
10. Make sure mower blades are sharp and
secured tightly.
11. Clean the air intake screen on the
engine if necessary.
12. 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 “break-in” the clutch
properly.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
JOYSTICK MODEL
TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE
Throttle
Joystick Control Lever
Ignition Key Blade Clutch Switch
Choke
Height Adjust
Foot Pedal
Height Adjust
Latch Handle
Parking
Brake

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WARNING
AVOID INHALING EXHAUST FUMES!
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS COLORLESS,
ODORLESS AND CAN CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS AND IS POTENTIALLY
LETHAL. DO NOT RUN LAWN MOWER IN
GARAGE OR OTHER CONFINED AREAS.
OPERATION
JOYSTICK MODELS
1. MOVE JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER to
neutral “DOWN” position.
2. SET PARKING BRAKE. Pull up to set.
3. DISENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH by
moving clutch switch to “OFF” position.
4. PUSH ENGINE THROTTLE to full position
and PULL CHOKE CONTROL to full
position for cold starts.
5. SET ENGINE THROTTLE TO 1/2
THROTTLE on normal starts.
6. TURN IGNITION KEY to “START” position
and release to “RUN” as soon as engine
starts. NOTE: Prolonged cranking will
damage starter motor and shorten the
battery life
7. ADJUST ENGINE THROTTLE for desired
engine smoothness and speed. However,
use full throttle while mowing.
8. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE. Push brake
lever down to release.
IMPORTANT:
Until the operator is familiar with the
Country Clipper Zero Turn Radius
Mower, he/she should follow these
recommendations: 1) Disengage the
mower blades. 2) Go very slowly until
thoroughly familiar with the machine. 3)
Keep away from fences, buildings, and
other obstructions. 4) Move the Joystick
Control Lever smoothly and slowly. 5)
Practice until operation is smooth and
efficient.
9. TO DRIVE:
A. Move the Joystick Control Lever to the
“UP” position.
B. Move the Joystick Control Lever
forward to move forward. Increasing
forward movement of the Joystick
Control Lever will increase the speed
of travel.
C. To reverse the direction, pull the
Joystick Control Lever slightly back.
D. To turn, move the Joystick Control
Lever toward the direction you want to
turn.
E. To turn on a zero radius axis, go
slowly and move the Joystick Control
Lever to the side you wish to turn and
slightly to the rear at the same time.
CAUTION
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE
THE JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER IN A
GENTLE, SLOW MOTION. NEVER PULL OR
PUSH THE JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER
RAPIDLY, ESPECIALLY ON GRADES.
10. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move
the Joystick Control Lever in the direction
opposite to travel. Note : If the parking brake
is engaged with the Joystick Control Lever in
the “UP” position the engine will stop.
11. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Push
the Height Adjustment Foot Pedal forward
until Height Adjustment Latch Handle
engages the Latch Plate. Move the Height
Adjustment Pin to the desired cutting height
hole. Push and hold the Height Adjustment
Foot Pedal forward while raising the Height
Adjustment Latch Handle to disengage from
the Latch Plate. Slowly lower the Height
Adjustment Foot Pedal until the Height
Adjustment Pin contacts the Latch Plate.
12. ENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH: Set
engine throttle to 1/2–3/4 throttle, engage
the Blade Clutch Switch to the “ON” position,
set throttle to full. Note : The engine will not
start with the blade clutch switch in the “ON”
position. Engine will stop if the clutch switch
is “ON” and the Operator is not in the seat.

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CAUTION
AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN
SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE
OF A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE
ASCENDED, BACK UP THE SLOPE; DRIVE
FORWARD WHEN DESCENDING.
13. TO STOP:
A. Move Joystick Control Lever to neutral
position and then to the “DOWN”
position.
B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by
moving the clutch to the “OFF”
position.
C. Set the parking brake.
D. Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
E. Remove the key and wait for all
movement and sound to cease before
dismounting.
WARNING
AVOID INHALING EXHAUST FUMES --
CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS COLORLESS
AND ODORLESS, AND CAN CAUSE
UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND IS POTENTIALLY
LETHAL. DO NOT RUN LAWN MOWER IN
GARAGE OR OTHER CONFINED AREA.
CAUTION
AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN
SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE
OF A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE
ASCENDED, BACK UP THE SLOPE; DRIVE
FORWARD WHEN DESCENDING.
CAUTION
WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER
UNATTENDED, ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY
AND SET THE PARKING BRAKE, EVEN IF
JUST FOR A FEW MOMENTS. HELP
PROTECT CHILDREN AND OTHER
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM
ACCIDENTS.
OPERATION
FREE WHEEL
1. TO FREE WHEEL:
A. Unlock Transmission: Pull the
Transmission Release Chain out away
from the Hydrostatic Drive Axle and then
over into the retaining slot (each side
must individually be pulled out and over
into the retaining slot).
B. To re-engage the transmissions push
the Transmission Release Chain out of
the retaining slot.
Transmission Release Chains are
located on the rear side of the
Hydrostatic Drive Axles and below the
Engine Mounting Plate.
NOTE: The tractor should never be pulled at
more than 2 miles per hour or for any
appreciable distance.
CAUTION
NEVER OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT
DISCHARGE CHUTE IN PLACE.
Transmission
Release Chain
Retaining Slot

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MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Keep mower blades sharp.
2. Make sure deck and discharge are
clean.
CAUTION
TURN ENGINE OFF AND WAIT FOR ALL
MOVING PARTS TO STOP BEFORE
CLEANING DISCHARGE CHUTE.
3. When mowing tall grass, make two
passes. Mow off ½ of the desired cut on
the first pass, and then the desired
height the second pass. Check for
hidden dangers.
4. Go slowly for trimming.
5. Always cut grass with the engine at full
throttle speed.
NOTE: Operating the engine at full throttle
assures that the cutting blades are
operating at optimum cutting speed.
Control ground speed with the Control
Lever(s).
6. Vary ground speed to suit conditions (i.e.
go slower in tall thick grass, on hills, wet
conditions, etc.).

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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE
REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. 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 Service Interval
Maintenance Procedure
Before Each Use or Daily Check Engine Oil Level.
Check Mower Blades.
Check Operator Presence Control System.
Check for Loose Hardware.
Clean Engine Cooling System.
Remove Debris From Engine.
Remove Debris Build-Up Hydrostatic Transmission & Cooler
After Each Use or Daily Clean Grass Build-Up from Deck Cutting Chamber.
After First 5 Hours Change Engine Oil.
After First 100 Hours Check Wheel Lug Nuts. (75 ft/lbs or 102 Nm)
Change Hydraulic Filter.
Every 10 Hrs Check Tire Pressure. (12 Psi / 83 kPa)
Check Battery Fluid
Sharpen Mower Blades
Every 25 Hours Service Air Cleaner. (Increase Frequency Under Severe
Conditions. See Engine Owner’s Manual for additional
information.)
Every 50 hours Check Hydraulic Oil Level.
Check Drive Belt Condition.
Check Engine RPM (3500-3600 rpm)
Every 100 hours Change Engine Oil & Filter. (Increase Frequency Under Severe
Conditions. See Engine Owner’s Manual for Additional
Information.)
Remove Engine Shrouds & Clean Cooling Fins.
Check Spark Plug
Check Wheel Lug Nuts. (75 ft/lbs or 102 Nm)
Every 400 Hours Change Hydrostatic Transmission Oil & Filter
Every 500 Hours
Or Annually Grease Front Caster Pivots
Replace Air Filter Element
Check Spark Plugs
Service Battery
Replace Safety decals when illegible. Write factory for free replacement.

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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 Zero
Turn Radius Mower information packet.
NOTE: Air intake screen must be kept
clean. If plugged, engine may be
seriously damaged by overheating.
2. BATTERY:
CAUTION
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE IS A POISONOUS
AND CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID
SOLUTION. AVOID SPILLING ON SKIN,
EYES, AND CLOTHING.
Keep the electrolyte level above the
plates in each cell by adding distilled
water as it becomes necessary. Add
water just before operating the mower to
mix the water with the solution. Be
careful not to overfill the battery -- the
electrolyte solution is corrosive and can
cause damage to surrounding metal
parts if it should spill. When taking the
battery out of the mower for servicing,
make sure to connect the cables to the
battery exactly as they were prior to
removal. Always disconnect the ground
( -) wire first and always reconnect the
ground ( -) wire last.
Keep the battery clean. Remove the
corrosion around the battery terminals
by applying a solution of one part baking
soda to four parts water. Coat all
exposed terminal surfaces with a light
layer of grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
NOTE: At temperatures below 32 degrees F (0
degrees C) the full charge state must be
maintained to prevent cell electrolyte
from freezing and causing permanent
battery damage.
3. TIRES:
Correct tire pressure is essential for
efficient operation of the mower. Check
tire pressure as requested in the
maintenance schedule. Inflate tires to
the pressures listed below:
Lug nuts should be torqued to 75 ft/lbs
and checked regularly for tightness.
4. MOWER BLADES:
Check sharpness of mower blades after
every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen
blades proceed as follows:
CAUTION
STOP ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND
SPARK PLUGS FOR SAFETY.
A. Remove bolt and blade washer
mounting blade on shaft. Remove
blade.
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.
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, blade washer and bolt.
Make sure to torque bolt to 100 ft-lbs.
Model Front tires Rear tires
All
Models 12 psi 12 psi
New Blade
25 degrees When notch
starts, discard
blade
DANGEROUS!
DO NOT USE
BLADE IN THIS
CONDITION

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5. 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.
6. LUBRICATION:
A. Engine: Follow engine manufacturer’s
recommendation.
B. Front Caster Pivots: Lubricate fittings
with several pumps of multi-purpose
grease from a grease gun. (p.19)
7. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT:
A. Move Parking Brake Lever to the “OFF”
position.
B. Adjust the top Adjustment Nut down or
up so that the Brake Rod Arm is fully
extended downward.
C. Move Parking Brake Lever to the “ON”
position.
D. Adjust the Bottom Adjustment Nut so
that the compression spring is
compressed to 5/8”.
Repeat for the other side.
8. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT:
With the engine running, if the machine
travels in either direction when the
Joystick Control Lever is in the neutral
“DOWN” position, stop the engine,
securely elevate the rear wheels clear of
the ground and adjust as follows:
TO ADJUST RIGHT HAND SIDE:
(see next page for illustration)
A. Remove the right hand fender skirt
exposing the Joystick Control Lever
Assembly.
B. Start and run engine at fast idle with
Joystick Control Lever in the “DOWN”
position.
C. Loosen the locknuts tightened against
the Upper Rod End Ball Joint and
Adjusting Coupler on the Upper Linkage
Rod Assembly.
NOTE: One of these is a left hand nut
and will have to be turned backwards.
NOTE: Use 2 wrenches (one on the
Adjusting Coupler and one on the
locknut) when loosening locknuts to
prevent damage to Rod End Ball Joints.
D. Adjust the neutral position by turning the
Adjusting Coupler until the wheel stops
turning.
E. Retighten the locknuts and check to
make sure the drive wheel is still not
turning.
NOTE: Use 2 wrenches (one on the
Adjusting Coupler and one on the
locknut) when tightening locknuts to
prevent damage to Rod End Ball Joints.
F. Shut off engine before removing from
blocks. Replace fender skirt.
Brake Linkage
Assembly
Brake Rod Arm
Top Brake
Adjustment Nuts
Bottom Brake
Adjustment
Nut

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TO ADJUST LEFT HAND SIDE:
G. Start and run engine at fast idle with
Joystick Control Lever in the “DOWN”
position.
H. Loosen locknuts tightened against the
Rod End Ball Joints on the Left Hand
Lower Linkage Rod Assembly.
NOTE: One of these is a left hand nut
and will have to be turned backwards.
NOTE: Use 2 wrenches (one on the Rod
End Ball Joint and one on the locknut)
when loosening locknuts to prevent
damage to Rod End Ball Joints.
I. Adjust neutral position by turning rod in
the Left Hand Lower Linkage Rod
Assembly until the wheel stops turning.
J. Retighten the locknuts and check to
make sure the drive wheel is still not
turning.
NOTE: Use 2 wrenches (one on the Rod
End Ball Joint and one on the locknut)
when tightening locknuts to prevent
damage to Rod End Ball Joints.
K. Shut off engine before removing from
blocks.
9. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER
SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
To change the sideways turning
response adjust as follows:
A. Remove the right hand fender skirt
exposing the Joystick Control Lever
assembly.
B. Remove the cross bolt, nut, and
spacers
C. Reassemble the spacers as desired.
(2) spacers between the rod end ball
joints and the joystick pivot shaft will
quicken the side to side response, (1)
spacer slows the response.
NOTE: It is important that there is at least one
spacer on each side of the rod end ball
joints to prevent damage. Also the small
diameter of the spacer must point
towards the rod end ball joint.
Locknut
Upper Rod
End Ball Joint
Locknut
Rod End
Ball Joint
Locknut
Rod End
Ball Joint
Left Hand Lower
Linkage Rod
Assembly
Adjusting
Coupler
Locknut

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10. JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT
ADJUSTMENT:
If the Joystick Control Lever does not
lock in the “UP” position, turn the detent
adjustment screw clockwise until a
desirable locking action is obtained. If
the Joystick Control Lever is hard to
slide up and down, turn the detent
adjustment screw counter-clockwise
until a desirable sliding action is
obtained.
11. ADJUSTING FOR STRAIGHT
FORWARD TRACKING:
In a large open area, actuate the Control
lever(s) into the full forward position. If
the mower veers in either direction left or
right some adjustment is necessary. If
the mower veers to the right, then the
right hydrostat needs to be sped up. If
the mower veers to the left, then the left
hydrostat needs to be sped up. (The
tracking adjustment is made using the
cam blocks).
A. Stop the machine and shut off the
engine.
B. Increase the control ramp-up speed of
the slower side:
CAM BLOCK ADJUSTMENT
On the side that needs to be sped up:
1. Loosen the cam block bolt.
2. Rotate the block upward.
3. Retighten the cam block bolt.
4. Readjust the linkage to find neutral.
5. Recheck ground speed tracking.
C. Once tracking is to the operators
acceptance, readjust neutral as needed.
(See page 14 & 15).
Cross Bolt Spacers (3)
Per Side
Joy Stick
Pivot Shaft
Detent
Adjustment
Cam Adjustment
Block
Bolt
(Cam Block)

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12. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS:
Before each use, check to be sure that
the cooling surfaces of the Hydrostatic
Transmissions are clean. Excessive
accumulation of oil, dirt, or trash may
cause the transmissions to overheat.
NOTE: NEVER WASH ACROSS VENT HOSE
AREA OR SHAFT SEALS WITH
WATER OR STEAM.
PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND
LOWERING THE DECK FOR
SERVICING
(see next page for illustrations)
1. RAISING THE DECK:
A. Push Height Adjustment Foot Pedal
forward until the Height Latch Handle
engages Latch Plate. Remove Cut
Height Adjustment Pin. Push and hold
the Height Adjustment Foot Pedal
forward while raising the Height
Adjustment Latch Handle to disengage
from the Latch Plate. Slowly lower the
Height Adjustment Foot Pedal until Deck
rests on the ground. Ensure that Height
Latch Handle engages retaining slot
located in top of Latch Plate.
B. Carefully rotate the Deck Belt Tension
Lever to release tension on the Deck
Belt. Remove the engine to deck Drive
belt from the clutch on the engine.
C. Using Deck Drag Bar as a handle, lift
rear corner of the Deck and disconnect
the Rear Deck Hanger. Rotate Rear
Deck Hanger completely “over-center”
so it is out of the way when raising and
lowering the deck. Repeat for the
opposite side of the deck.
D. Position the front caster wheels so they
are away from the deck (such as the
tractor would be traveling in reverse).
E. Lift the front of the deck until the deck
is standing vertically (lifting can be
made easier if someone pushes down
on the rear end of the tractor).
IMPORTANT NOTE: PRIOR TO
LETTING GO OF THE DECK MAKE
SURE THAT THE DECK IS LIFTED
FAR ENOUGH TO STAND
COMPLETELY UPRIGHT BY ITSELF.
This will prevent the deck from falling
down when servicing the underside of
the mower deck
2. LOWERING THE DECK:
A. While firmly holding the Deck Lift Handle
push the bottom (back) of the deck
towards the rear of the tractor. Lower
the deck until it rests on the ground.
B. Using the Deck Drag Bar as a handle, lift
the rear corner of the deck and connect
the Rear Deck Hanger. Repeat for the
opposite side of the deck.
C. Install the engine to deck belt onto the
clutch on the engine.
D. Ensure that the engine to deck drive belt
is installed onto all of the pulleys and
idlers in the drive train. Carefully rotate
the Deck Belt Tension Latch to re-
tension the Deck Belt.
E. Raise the Height Adjustment Latch
Handle up and out of the slot in the top
of the latch Plate. Push the Height
Adjustment Foot Pedal forward until
Height Adjustment Latch Handle
engages the Latch Plate. Move the
Height Adjustment Pin to the desired
cutting height hole. Push and hold the
Height Adjustment Foot Pedal forward
while raising the Height Adjustment
Latch Handle to disengage from the
Latch Plate. Slowly lower the Height
Adjustment Foot Pedal until the Height
Adjustment Pin contacts the Latch Plate.

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MOWER SHOWN IN
SERVICING POSITION
MOWER SHOWN IN
OPERATING POSITION
Height Latch Handle
Deck Lift Handle
Height
Adjust Pin
Height Adjust
Foot Pedal
Latch Plate
Belt Tension Lever
Drag Bar
Clutch
Rear Deck
Hanger
Deck Belt
(Removed from clutch)
Grease Zerk

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LEVELING THE DECK
NOTE: DECK HAS BEEN LEVELED AT THE FACTORY. IF LEVELING IS REQUIRED USE THE
FOLLOWING PROCEDURES
1. Move the tractor to a hard surface (i.e. concrete or blacktop).
2. Set the tire pressure on each of the four tires to 12 psi
3. Set the deck cutting height to the highest position and rotate all blades by hand until one end of each
blade points forward (toward the front of tractor). Take care when rotating blades, the end of the blade
can be sharp.
4. Measure from the ground to the front blade tip of each blade. These measurements should be
Within 1/8” of each other. (NOTE: To simplify this measuring, an optional Blade Measuring tool, part
Number 629-374A is available from your local “Country Clipper” Dealer)
5. If adjustment is necessary slightly loosen the locknuts that secure the Deck Hanger mounting bolt. Turn
Deck Height Adjustment Bolt to desired setting. Re-tighten locknuts that secure Deck Hanger mounting
bolt. NOTE: When tightening locknuts ensure that the Deck Hanger still pivots freely (i.e. clamp forces
should be against Deck Height Adjuster not the Deck Hanger).
6. Once the side-to-side cut height is within tolerance, measure from the ground to the blade tip at the rear
of each blade. This measurement should be between 1/8” to 1/4” higher from the ground than the front
of the blade tip from the ground on the corresponding side of the deck. Adjust the Rear Deck Hangers
and/or Front Deck Hangers accordingly to obtain the proper measurements.
7. Double check all measurements and ensure that all locknuts are securely fastened without binding on the
front or rear Deck hangers.
Hard Surface
6” Scale
Deck Hanger
Locknut
Deck Height
Adjustment
Bolt
Deck Hanger
Mounting Bolt
Locknut

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TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST
1. ENGINE WON’T TURN OVER:
Mower blades engaged ---------------------------------------------------------------- disengage blades
Drive not in neutral ---------------------------------------- move Control Lever(s) to neutral position
Blown fuse ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- replace fuse
Dead battery ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ charge or replace
Solenoid ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Ignition switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Starter ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
2. ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WON’T START:
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 switch --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
3. HARD TO START ENGINE:
Fuel line clogged --------------------------------------------------- clean fuel line and check fuel filter
Faulty fuel pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
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
4. ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT:
Water in gasoline ------------------------------- drain old gasoline and replace with new gasoline
clean carburetor bowl
Clogged fuel line ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- check fuel filter
clean fuel line
Vent in fuel cap plugged ------------------------------------------------------------------------ check vent
Faulty fuel pump ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
Maladjusted carburetor -------------------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
Engine dies when Control Lever(s) is move from “neutral” --------------------- parking brake set
release brake
5. ENGINE KNOCKS:
Low oil level ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- check and add oil
Ignition timing off ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Fuel octane too low ---------------------------------------------------------------- drain and replace with
higher octane gasoline
Over heated engine -------------------------------------------------- shut off engine and allow to cool
*See engine manual for engine adjustments.
6. ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS:
Incorrect Ignition Timing -------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer

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Carburetor maladjusted --------------------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor
Faulty spark plugs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ check spark plug
condition and reset gap*
Bouncing off seat safety switch ------------------------------------------ slow down on rough terrain
7. 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
Improper ignition timing --------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Running engine too slow ---------------------------------------------------------------- run engine faster
(NOTE: Always mow at full throttle setting.)
8. ENGINE IDLES POORLY:
Carburetor maladjustment ------------------------------------------------------------ readjust carburetor
Improper spark plug gap -------------------------------------------------------- check and re-gap plug*
9. ENGINE BACKFIRES:
Carburetor maladjustment ---------------------------------------------------------- readjust carburetor*
10. ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WON’T MOVE FORWARD:
Transmission locks in free wheel position ----------------------- put in lock position (see pg. 10)
Drive belt broken or slipping ----------------------------------------------------------- replace drive belt
Shift linkage disconnected ----------------------------------------------------------------------- reconnect
Transmission oil low ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Bad transmission ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
11. TRANSMISSION LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSIONS OVER HEATS:
Transmission damage ----------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
12. MOWER TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE RIGHT AND/OR LEFT HAND:
Transmission Free Wheel engaged------------------------------------------ disengage Free Wheel
Loose or damage Control Linkage ------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Low Transmission oil ------------------------------------------------------------------------ consult dealer
13. ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED:
Operator not on seat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ sit on seat
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
14. DECK BLADES WILL NOT ENGAGE:
Blown fuse----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- replace fuse
Faulty wiring ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
Faulty electric clutch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- consult dealer
*See engine manual for engine adjustments.