Cycle Country 30-0020 User manual

ROUGH CUT 44
1701 38TH AVE W
PO BOX 257
SPENCER, IA 51301
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
SERVICE: 800-841-2222
E-MAIL: [e-mail]
LAWN MOWER
With BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER: 30-0020
© 2008 Cycle Country Accessories Corporation

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
For the period of one year from the purchase date Cycle Country Accessories
Corporation will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts, when
found, upon examination by Cycle Country Accessories Corporation, to be defective in
material, workmanship, or both.
All transportation cost incurred by the purchaser in submitting the material to
Cycle Country Accessories Corporation for replacement under this warranty must be
borne by the purchaser. If Cycle Country Accessories Corporation determines that the
product must be returned to the factory for credit please call 1-800-841-2222 for an RMA
number and shipping instructions.
The warranty does not apply to parts that have been damaged by accident,
alteration, abuse, improper lubrication, normal wear, or other causes beyond Cycle
Country Accessories Corporation’s control. Products such as engines, electric motors,
and actuators may carry an original manufacturer’s warranty. Please call Cycle Country
Accessories Corporation for information.
1701 38TH AVE W
PO BOX 257
SPENCER, IA 51301
PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
SERVICE: 800-841-2222
E-MAIL: ccac
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CAUTION:
The ROUGH CUT 44 MOWER is a powerful cutting machine and is capable of amputating hands and feet and can
also throw materials that can cause damage to people and property.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL VERY CAREFULLY
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR DEALER OR CYCLE COUNTRY DIRECTLY AT
1-800-841-2222
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS:
DO NOT ALLOW children to ride on the ATV or lawn mower at any time.
DO NOT ALLOW children to operate the lawn mower.
Be familiar with the lawn mower controls, safety switch, and all cautions and warnings before operation of mower.
Wear appropriate protective clothing when mowing such as gloves, head and eye protection, long pants and footwear.
Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all people and pets at a safe distance from lawn mower.
Clear the area to be mowed of all wire, rocks, and other objects that could cause injury if thrown by the blade.
DO NOT attempt to operate the lawn mower unless properly seated on the ATV.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire and wait for blade to stop before attempting to unclog grass or leaves
from the mower.
Service the lawn mower and make adjustments only when the engine is stopped.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws frequently and check, adjust or replace worn or broken parts as needed.
Handle gasoline with care. Never remove the fuel tank cap while engine is running. Fill the fuel tank outdoors only with the
engine stopped and cool.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove the mower from the shipping crate.
2. Attach the tow bar to the mower. The tow bar can be attached in one of several positions as
shown below in order to set the desired offset.
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Left RightMiddle
Tow Bar Configurations

3. The engine is shipped without oil. Oil must be added to the engine before it can be started.
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for the recommended level and type of oil.
4. Set the cutting height by placing the height adjustment pins in the desired hole in the height
adjustment links. The pins should be in the same hole on both the front and rear links.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: The lawn mower is a powerful machine and is capable of amputating hands and feet, and can throw materials
that can cause injury and damage to your property. PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
CAREFULLY.
PRE-START CHECK LIST
•Check the exterior surfaces of the lawn mower. Clean up any accumulation of grass, oil, or gas, especially around air
intakes and cooling fins on the engine.
•Check the engine oil and add as needed. (SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.)
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors where fumes will dissipate.
•Check the spark plug for tightness and check the spark plug wire connection.
STARTING AND STOPPING
•To start a cold engine, move the On/Off switch to “On” and
move throttle control to the CHOKE position as shown to
the right. If engine is warm, move the throttle control to the
slow position. Pull the starter rope to start engine. When
the engine is running, move the throttle control to the
desired speed. WARNING: the automatic clutch will
engage the blade drive system immediately. KEEP FEET
AND HANDS CLEAR OF DECK EDGES.
•To stop the engine, move the throttle control to the stop
position and move the On/Off switch to “Off”.
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WARNING! THE ONLY WAY TO INSURE THAT THE BLADE HAS STOPPED
IS TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE! DO NOT RELY ON THE CLUTCH TO
DISENGAGE THE BLADE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING!
MOWING SPEED SPECIFICATION
•Mower is to be used at low speeds. When mowing, do not exceed 5 MPH. When towing the mower, turn the engine
off and do not exceed 10 MPH. If mower cuttings are uneven, slow the mowing speed.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
•Height adjustment changes must be made with engine off. To set the mowing height, place the height adjustment
pins in the desired hole in the height adjustment links. The pins should be in the same hole on both the front and
rear links.
MAINTENANCE
BELT REPLACEMENT AND TENSION SETTING
•To set the proper belt tension, loosen the four engine mounting bolts and push the engine towards the rear of the
mower with a force of 50 lb as shown below. Tighten the engine mounting bolts while applying the 50 lb force.
Check the belt tension after the first 1/2 hour of use and at the beginning of each season thereafter.
MOTORMOUNT BOLTS (4)
CUTTING BLADE SERVICE
•Before doing any work on the blade, disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug to
prevent unintentional starting. Have the blade sharpened if it becomes dull from extended use. Replace the blade if
it becomes bent or chipped from impacting solid objects. Grease the spindle at each blade change.
•Periodically check the blade and spi f necessary.
ndle nuts and bolts for looseness. Tighten i
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SPINDLE BEARING REPLACEMENT
o the Parts List on page 7
1. Remove the engine mount plate.
2. Remove the blade.
3. Remove the pulley from the spindle shaft.
arts List for Part #’s on page 8
latwasher and cotter pin.
10. Remove the spindle outer bearing cups. Using new spindle bearings, spindle outer bearing cups and spindle seals,
put spindle back together in the oppo thru 9). Grease the spindle until grease is
discharged through either the top or bottom spindle seal. Wipe off excess grease and put the spindle back on the
t belt tension per instructions on page 5.
re each use unless otherwise specified.
st 1/2 hour of use and at the beginning of each season thereafter.
missing fasteners before any operation of the mower.
of new season. Apply grease until a small amount is
ase. Prevent lubricants from contacting
.
ase to the grease fittings on the front wheel casters.
17. Check exterior surfaces and clean up any accumulation of grass, oil, dirt or gas, especially around the air intake and
cooling fins on the engine. Failure to keep the engine clean may cause the engine to overheat, causing severe
damage.
8. Check engine oil and add as needed. (SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.)
Refer t
4. Remove the spindle from the mower deck.
Refer to Spindle P
5. Remove the bolt, lockwasher, f
6. Remove the spindle nut.
7. Pull spindle shaft out of the spindle casting.
8. Remove the spindle seals. These will have to be replaced with new ones.
9. Remove the spindle bearings.
site order it was taken apart (steps 5
mower in the opposite order it was taken apart (steps 1 thru 4). Se
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Check these items befo
1. Check V-Belt tension after the fir
2. Check engine oil level.
3. Check blade condition.
4. Check bolts, nuts, cotter keys and retaining pins before and after each use.
5. Lubricate mower parts weekly.
6. Follow engine manual recommendations for engine servicing.
7. Check for dull or nicked blade that may require sharpening or replacing.
8. Replace all damaged or
9. Grease or apply light oil to moving parts.
10. Grease spindle whenever blade is replaced or at beginning
discharged from either the upper or lower spindle seal. Wipe off excess gre
belt or pulley grooves.
11. Change oil according to engine manufacturer’s owners manual
12. Inspect mower parts and decals at each refueling.
13. Repair or replace all damaged, worn or missing mower parts before using.
14. Replace all damaged or missing warning or instruction decals as soon as possible.
15. Apply gre
16. Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
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Model Number 30-0020
Parts List
ITEM NO. QTY. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 CYC5532 Deck Weldment
2 1 CYC5541 Wheel Frame Weldment Rear
3 1 CYC5546 Wheel Frame Weldment Front
4 1 CYC5843 Motor Mount
5 1 CYC5551 Spacer
6 2 CYC5552 Height Adjustment Link
7 2 CYC5538 Caster weldment
8 2 PUR1603 Grease Zerk
9 2 PUR1240 14 Gauge Machine Bushing
10 4 PUR1543 Wheel
11 1 PUR1005 Decal CCAC Oval Large
12 2 PUR1971 Decal Logo-RC44
13 1 PUR1034 Decal LM Warning-2
14 1 PUR1032 Decal LM Danger
15 4 PUR0682 End Plug
16 2 PUR1209 3/8" Clevis Pin (CP38-1.25)
17 2 PUR1249 # 3 Hair Pin
18 1 PUR1578 Pulley
19 1 PUR1969 Mower Blade 44"
20 1 PUR1565 Spindle
21 1 PUR1225 17/32" Fender Washer
22 1 PUR1229 7/16" x 1" Fine Thread Bolt
23 5 PUR1262 Nut 3/8" Fine Thread
24 1 PUR0678 Lawnmower Clutch QS/RC
25 1 PUR1586 Belt
26 1 PUR1295 7/16" Lockwasher
ITEM NO. QTY. PARTNO. DESCRIPTION
27 2 PUR1384 5/16" x 1" Square Head Set Screw
28 1 PUR1595 1/4" x 1" Keystock
29 1 PUR1585 Blade Clutch Pad
30 1 PUR1529 Engine Briggs & Stratton 10.5 HP
31 4 PUR1171 5/8" x 5" Bolt
32 4 PUR1283 Nut 5/8"Nylock
33 4 PUR1150 3/8" x 3" Bolt
34 12 PUR1272 Nut 3/8" Nylock
35 2 PUR1141 3/8" x 1-1/2" Bolt
36 6 PUR1185 Carriage Bolt 3/8"x 1"
37 24 PUR1246 Flatwasher 5/8 SAE
38 2 PUR1364 3/16" x 1-1/8" Roll Pin
39 1 PUR1245 5/8" Flatwasher
40 1 PUR1294 5/8" Lockwasher
41 1 PUR0687 5/8" x 1 3/4"Grade 5 Bolt
42 4 PUR1190 Carriage Bolt 5/16"x 1-1/2"
43 4 PUR1275 Locknut 5/16" Nylock
44 4 PUR1244 5/16" Flatwasher
45 1 PUR1140 3/8" x 1" Bolt
46 1 PUR1292 3/8" Lockwasher
47 1 PUR1226 3/8" Fender Washer
48 2 PUR1077 1-1/8" x 1-1/2" Cap
49 1 CYC5845 Switch Assembly
50 1 PUR2177 Throttle Cable
51 1 PUR1978 Decal Throttle Control On/Off
52 2 PUR1392 10-24 x 1/2" Self Tapping Screw
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Tow Bar
Assembly
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 CYC5547 Tow Bar Weldment
2 1 CYC5549 Tow Bar Rod
3 2 PUR0682 End Plug
4 2 PUR1
8
249 #3 Ha
286 3/8" ir Pin 5 1 PUR1 x 2 1/2" Lock Pin
Spindle Assembly
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5
2
1
6
2
4
2
2
7
8
ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION
1 1 PUR1566 Spindle Casting
2 1 PUR1567 Spindle Shaft
3 1 PUR1568 Spindle Nut
4 2 PUR1569 Spindle Seal
5 2 PUR1570 Spindle Bearing
6 2 PUR1571 Spindle Outer Bearing Cup
7 1 PUR1572 Spindle Zerk
8 1 PUR1573 Cotter Pin
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