Deutscher 2 Series User manual

Deutscher
OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND PARTS LIST

INDEX
Page No. Topic
1. Index and Assembly Instructions
2. Safety Instructions
3. Maintenance and Storage
4. ETC ETC
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
HANDLE ATTACHMENT (Pre delivery) (Refer to Figure 1)
1. Connect the handles to the side rails of the chassis using four 75mm M8 bolts, while
making sure that the ball on gearbox linkage “ A” connects with the slotted tubular lever
“B.” The ball and the tube should be greased to make gear changes easier. The 75mm
bolt through the rear hole on the right of the mower (facing forward) will need to be
inserted from underneath. Fasten the four nuts securely.
2. Insert a ¾” circlip into the groove in the end of the tubular lever “B”.
3. Fully loosen nut “C” and connect rod “D” to the drive clutch lever “E” using the washer and
split pin. Retighten nut “C”.
4. Connect the clutch return spring to the top of the drive clutch lever and to pin “F”.
5. Connect the rod “G” to the foot pedal assembly using a washer and split pin.
6. Connect the height adjusting rod H to the curved lever “J” using the bolt nut and washer
provided.
7. See Figure 2. Place tank straps “L” in the tank bracket “K” slots and bend tabs up and
back against the bracket. Bolt the tank bracket to the handle bar assembly using three
round headed bolts, with the round heads of two bolts against the fuel tank. Place the fuel
tank in position and attach the straps at their lower end using two bolts.
8. Attach the throttle control to the handle bars ensuring the cable is free of sharp bends.
Ensure both “choke” and “stop” positions are achieved using the throttle lever.
9. Connect the fuel line from the tank to the engine.
Figure 1. DEALER ASSEMBLY

M
L
K
L
Attach throttle lever here.
tab
ENGINE PREPARATION (Pre delivery)
1. Remove the dipstick and add oil as per the instructions in the engine manual.
2. Add unleaded petrol to the petrol tank.
3. Follow the starting procedure listed below, and check there are no abnormal vibrations, and
that the gear lever, forward drive lever, height adjustment lever and blade clutch are
functioning satisfactorily.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
BEFORE STARTING:
•Know your controls. Read the owners manuals thoroughly. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly in an emergency.
•Inspect the area to be mown, remove all debris and obstacles that may be in the path of the
mower. Do not attempt to shift obstacles while mower is going.
•Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards. Before starting, always visually
inspect to see that blades, blade bolts and cutter assemblies are not worn or damaged.
•Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets top preserve balance.
•Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling engine. Add fuel before starting the
engine. Never remove cap off the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or the
engine is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine
away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the petrol
vapours have dissipated.
•Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.
•With prolonged use, hearing protection should be worn.
•Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals, or thongs. Wear long trousers and
heavy shoes.
•Apply sunscreen; wear appropriate clothing, a hat and sunglasses to avoid sunburn.
•It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating the mower.
STARTING:
•Disengage all blades and drive clutches and shift gear lever into neutral before starting the
engine.
•Start the mower carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from blades and
not in front of the discharge chute.
Figure 2. FUEL TANK ATTACHMENT

OPERATION:
•Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
•Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
•Never direct discharge of material towards bystanders.
•Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
•Do not put hands and feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
•Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is running.
•Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling mower towards you.
•Do not carry passengers.
•Walk, never run.
•Slopes: Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
For pedestrian controlled mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Use low throttle settings when engaging the ground drive, especially in high gears.
Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.
•Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower
to and from the area to be mowed.
•Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
•Stop the engine:
Whenever you leave the mower, even for an instant.
Before re-fuelling.
•Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug lead, or turn off and remove key:
Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute:
Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower:
After striking a foreign object, inspect the mower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the mower:
If mower starts to vibrate abnormally stop the engine immediately.
•Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•Before leaving the operator’s position:
Disengage the cutter engagement lever,
Change into neutral and set the parking brake,
Stop the engine and or remove key.
•Do not modify mower in any way, or use the mower with out the
shields and guards in place, they are for your protection.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE:
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Do not use pressure-cleaning equipment.
•Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage are free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
•Replace faulty silencers.
•If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this out-doors.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine. Operating an engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard to personal injury.
•Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the mower.
•Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general,
plastic containers are unsuitable.
•When the mower is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting deck.

SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE: Honda and Briggs and Stratton engines are used, see engine owner’s manual supplied
with the mower.
GEARBOX: Deutscher Gear box houses two forward gears and reverse, incorporating a differential
gearbox in an oil bath alloy housing.
Recommended oil EPX 85w/140
Capacity: 750ml
SPEED RANGE: Low gear: 2.2 kph @ 2500rpm.
High gear: 3.6 kph @ 2500rpm.
Reverse gear: 1.7 kph @ 2500rpm.
TYRES: Rear: 13-500-6 Pressure, 20psi
Front 250 x 4 Pressure, 20psi
CUTTING HEAD: 660mm cut, 2 x blades,
6 cutting height positions from 30mm-88mm.
GENERAL: Length: 1600mm,
Width: 640mm,
Height: 960mm,
Weight: 120kg
CONTROLS: illus. 1
PRE-START CHECK:
Your Deutscher Mower comes to you tested and ready to operate, with engine and gearbox filled
with oil.
•Read all safety instructions and know how to stop engine quickly in any emergency.
•Know your controls –Where they are and their function.
•Use fresh unleaded petrol. Do not mix oil with petrol.
•Ensure drive and cutter mechanisms are placed in neutral or disengaged.
OPERATION:
TO START THE ENGINE (Manual start):
•When engine is cold, move throttle lever to CHOKE position.
•When engine is hot, move throttle lever to high throttle position.
•Slowly pull starter cord until starter pawls engage and rope stops then pull with force
turning the engine over. Repeat this procedure if the engine does not start.
Once engine is running shift throttle lever from Choke position to desired operating position.
TO STOP THE ENGINE: (Manual start)
•Push throttle lever to STOP position.
CLUTCH LEVER
RAISE & LOWER LEVER
CUTTER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVATOR
PARKING BRAKE ACTIVATOR
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
GEAR LEVER
Illus.1

TO START THE ENGINE (Electric start version):
•When engine is cold, move throttle lever to CHOKE position.
•When engine is hot, move throttle lever to high throttle position.
•Turn key to start position and release once engine is running.
•Once engine is running shift throttle lever from Choke position to desired operating position.
TO STOP THE ENGINE: (Electric start version)
•Turn key to OFF position.
TO DRIVE MOWER:
•Release park brake.
•Select gear, Low forward: Raise and turn left LIFT
High forward: Raise and turn right LOW HIGH
Reverse: Push down and turn right
•Clasp clutch lever and hold to hand grip, releasing, N
To stop..
REV
WARNING! Use low throttle settings when
Engaging the traction-clutch, especially in high gears DEPRESS
GEAR
SELECTOR
TO ENGAGE CUTTER DRIVE:
•Set throttle setting to a position as not to stall engine on engagement.
•Place right foot on lever and press down and lock into position.
•To release, lift lever up with right foot.
•
MOWING ACROSS SLOPES AND REVERSING
•As mentioned in the Safety Instructions, reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning and loss of control. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
•Wear suitable boots for the terrain. Do not continue mowing if you are slipping while walking.
Exercise extreme caution if the grass is damp.
•Do not mow an area with a slope greater than 10 degrees to the horizontal.
•Be extremely cautious when reversing. This is particularly important on slopes. Wear non slip
footwear and keep well back from the mower to ensure your footing is steady. Instantly release
the drive lever if you feel yourself slipping.
•When parking a mower on a slope, ensure the engine is turned off AND THE PARKING BRAKE
IS ENGAGED, before leaving the mower. This applies even if you leave the mower for an
instant.
TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING THE MOWER
It is far safer to use ramps or a lifting device to put the mower onto a trailer or utility tray,
rather than attempting to lift it. Never attempt to lift the mower on your own.
ILLUS. 2
RELEASE
ENGAGE

MAINTENANCE:
THE MANUFACTURES RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ALTER, CHANGE OR VARY THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
THE MACHINE OR ANY OF THE COMPONENT PARTS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
LUBRICATION CHART
Lubrication. Daily 20hrs 100hrs
Engine, Refer engine manual.
Gearbox
Check X
Change Gear oil EPX 85w/140 X
King pins Oil X
Raise & lower frame slides Grease X
Gear control linkages Oil X
Clutch control linkages Oil X
Height control linkages Oil X
Throttle cable Oil X
GEARBOX:
Use gear oil 85w/140 Capacity = 750ml
GEARBOX BELT: illus 6 REPLACEMENT
•Before any inspection or replacements of the belts and associated parts turn
engine off and pull spark plug lead off spark plug.
•Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and pulley’s fixed parts of the mower.
•Remove belt guide. Part No 1619
•Remove nut “A” from adjustment pivot and remove from crank arm.
•Remove belt from pulleys and slide over clutch adjustment rod.
•To fit new belt, place belt over clutch adjustment rod and rap around pulleys.
•Replace adjustment pivot to crank arm and tighten nut “A”.
•Refit belt guide. (ensure guide is bolted on the inside of the engine mounting plate)
•Adjust clutch: See CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT.
FILL GEAR BOX TO LEVEL PLUG
DRAIN PLUG
A
B
C
Illus. 6
ILLUS. 3

CUTTER BELT: REPLACEMENT See Illustration 7 on the next page.
•Before replacements of the belts and associated parts turn engine off and pull
spark plug lead off spark plug.
•Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades, pulleys and fixed parts of the mower.
•Remove belt guide P No 1619 by unbolting from engine mounting plate.
•Remove gearbox belt from engine pulley.
•Ensure cutter belt is disengaged.
•Move cutter height lever to mid height position.
•Loosen “C” nut and brake lever stop to ensure belt is loose.
•Remove old belt and replace new belt feeding it around the pulleys and keeping the belt on
the inside of the guide pins.
•Place cutter in engaged position and adjust belt by adjusting nuts “C” & “B”.
•Belt should have 20mm slack. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN!
•Adjust brake lever stop to ensure cutter spindle stops when disengaged.
•Replace gearbox belt and refit belt guide. (Note: Belt guide bolted inside engine mounting
plate.)
•Run and test to ensure all adjustments are correct.
CUTTER SPINDLE BRAKE: ADJUSTMENT
•Before replacements of the belts and associated parts turn engine off and pull
spark plug lead off spark plug.
•Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades, pulleys and fixed parts of the mower.
•Loosen nut holding brake lever stop to chassis and slide forward until brake pad
prevents cutter pulley from rotating when cutters are disengaged.
•Make sure brake pad is clear of cutter pulley when engaged.
•Tighten nut holding brake lever stop to chassis.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FOR TRANSMISSION: See illus. 6
•Loosen nut “C” and tighten nut “B”.
•Make sure belt is entirely free when clutch lever is disengaged.
•DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN BELT.
B
C
ILLUS. 7

BLADES:
•Before any inspection or replacements of the blades and associated parts turn
engine off and pull spark plug lead off spark plug.
•Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of the mower.
•It is important that you visually inspect the blades, bolts and nuts to ensure that they are in
a safe operating condition; this should be done before each mowing period.
•Always replace blades and bolts in kit form as to prevent any vibrations that may damage
the mower and cause personal injury.
WIRING DIAGRAM:
HONDA GXV390 UT1 DAEU
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2
7+
3
4 BLUE
RED
RED
8 IBIG
GREEN IS
IMIL
BLACK 1
Item
Part No.
Part Description
1
1261
Key Switch
2
1368
Battery lead 330mm
3
1373
Battery lead 250mm
4
R322
Loom assembly
5
H315
Battery 12 Volt
WARNING: Incorrect wiring may result in damage to the engines electrical system. Only
qualified and or competent electrical technicians should attempt any repairs or alterations.
ILLUS. 5
5

Item
No
Part
No
Part Description
Item
No
Part
No
Part Description
1
1768
Chassis Assembly
23
1489
Pulley, engine
2
1463
Connecting rod, front
24
1492
Key
3
1464
Raise & lower rod, rear
25
1493
Plate, clutch pulley
4
1465
Top cover.
26
1496
Wheel complete
5
1017
Bolt 8mm x 20
27
1497
Tube 13-500-6
6
1018
Spring washer 8mm
28
1498
Tyre 13-500-6
7
1019
Flat washer 8mm
29
HD123
Rim assembly
8
3015
Flanged Bush
30
1501
Pin, axle drive
9
1477
King pin & stub axle RH
31
1502
Pedal, blade engage
10
1472
King pin & stub axle LH
32
1505
Rod, cutter engage.
11
Not used
33
1460
Brake rod
12
1478
Lock pin
34
1506
Spring
13
1479
Roll pin
35
1507
Brake pedal, parking
14
1480
Spring
36
(1510)
Bearing,old part. See 39
15
1481
Tyre 250-4
37
H59
Bolt(1495)& nut (1511)
16
Y556
Rim & bearings
38
1781
Stepped bush
17
1483
Tube 250-4
39
1522
Pulley & bearing assembly
18
H616
Wheel complete
40
1514
Pin, pivot
19
1484
Bearing 6203
41
1517
Arm, crank
20
1487
Spring
42
1579
Gear box belt.
21
Not used
43
1429
Belt guard, B&S
22
1488
Belt guide, idler pulley
44
1619
Belt guide, engine.
45
5002
Bronze bush, flanged.
8.

Item
Part
Part Description
Item
Part
Part Description
No
No
1
1646
Pulley
16
3107
Housing, spindle
2
2092
Brake disc x 4
17
1558
Push rod
3
2093
Brake pad assembly
18
1585
Connector, push rod
4
3085
Brake lever
19
1563
Spring, deck retract
5
3095
Brake lever stop
20
3098
Spindle & flange
6
1549
Spring, brake lever
21
1576
Blade plate
7
1530
Main guard
22
1306
Blade nut
8
3099
Deck attachment assy LH
23
1305
Blade washer, belville
9
3104
Deck attachment assy RH
24
1303
Blade x 2
10
1533
Side chute
25
1307
Blade bolt
11
1536
Flap,
26
1060
Spring washer 3/8” flat
12
2095
Nylon bush X 2
27
1304
Bolt, blade plate x 3
13
1541
Hinge bar
H650
Blade, nut, bolt washer X 2
14
1897
Circlip
H652
Nut,bolt & washer.x 2
15
1898
Bearing, spindle 6205
28
1578
V-belt, cutter,B66
H660
Cutting deck complete
H661
Main Guard Inc chute & flap
9

10
HANDLE BARS & CONTROLS
Item
New
Part Description
Item
New
Part Description
No
No
1
1580
Cable, throttle
12
1618
Knob 3/8” ID
2
1583
Gear lever
13
1619
Guide, gearbox belt
3
1584
Lever, throttle
14
(Not used)
4
1586
Hand grip
15
1624
Spring
5
1587
Clutch lever
16
1625
Selector arm and ball
6
1590
Vert. Clutch rod
17
1629
Circlip, int 19mm
7
1592
Handle bars
18
1630
Bolt, nut and washer
8
1506
Spring
19
1631
Gear selector plate
9
1612
Height lever
20
1502
Activator, blades
10
1618
Knob 3/8W ID
21
1495
Pivot bolt and nut
11
1617
Spring

11 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
42
65

12 GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
Item
Part
Part Description
Qty
Item
Part
Part Description
Qty
No
No
No
No
1
1100
Screw, pulley
1
35
1690
O-ring
2
2
1640
Key
1
36
1691
Selector tappet Forward
1
3
1641
Spring washer
1
37
1695
Selector tappet reverse
1
4
1642
Washer
1
38
1739
High crown gear
1
5
1643
Pulley
1
39
1699
Bearing, needle, axle
4
6
1650
Spacer
1
40
1700
Spacer, diff.
4
7
1651
Seal 25x40x7
1
41
1701
Low crown gear
1
8
1652
Circlip 40mm
1
42
1702
Axle
2
9
1484
Bearing 6203
1
43
1704
Bolt, diff
4
10
1653
Input spindle
1
44
1705
Spring holder
2
11
1654
Plug ¾” UNF
1
45
1706
Spring
2
12
1655
Fibre washer ¾”
1
46
1707
Ball
2
13
1656
Bearing roller B128
1
47
1708
Housing R.H.
1
14
1657
Nut, axle 5/8” UNF
2
48
1714
Sleeve, bearing
1
15
1658
Spring washer
2
49
1715
Reverse gear 13 teeth
1
16
1315
Flat washer
2
50
1716
Bronze worm gear
1
17
1659
Seal, axle 7/8”x1,3/8”x1/4”
2
51
1717
Washer, hardened
1
18
1501
Drive pin, axle
2
52
1740
High gear pinion & clutch
1
19
1661
Plug, ½” BSF
3
53
1719
Double clutch
1
20
1662
Fibre washer ½”
3
54
1720
Pinion, low gear
1
21
1663
Screw
2
55
1721
Circlip, 14mm
1
22
1637
Washer
2
56
1722
Sliding clutch with pins L.H.
1
23
1664
Bearing 6202
2
57
1723
Forward spindle
1
24
1665
Circlip 35mm
2
58
1724
Axle & clutch L.H. LSD
1
25
1666
Reverse spindle & gear
1
59
1725
Spacer
8
26
1669
Reverse clutch
1
60
1726
Clutch spreader bar
2
27
1670
Reverse sliding gear
1
61
1727
Spring
1
28
1671
Bearing, roller B98
2
62
1728
Sliding clutch R.H.
1
29
1672
Gasket
1
63
1729
Axle & clutch R.H. LSD
4
30
1673
Housing L.H.
1
64
1730
Diff spider gear
4
31
1680
Gear selector arm
1
65
1639
Bolt,5/16”x1-1/4”w
1
32
1688
Bolt, selector
2
--
HD151
Bar tread tyre LSD
2
33
1711
Selector guide
2
--
HD120
Gearbox complete
1
34
1689
Bolt, housing, ¼”x2”UNF
6
--

Item
Part
Part Description
Item
Part
Part Description
No
No
1
1746
Tank, 6.5lt
-
D2720
Paint, Deutscher Green 1lt tin
2
1329
Cap, fuel tank
-
H641
Decal set
3
1747
Strap
4
1748
Bracket, tank
6
13

16 WARRANTY POLICY:
•DEUTSCHER MOWERS PTY. LTD. Will warrant the repair or replacement, free of charge,
any parts of the mower, that are defective in materials or workmanship or both for a period
of: 24months from the date of purchase.
•This does not cover normal ware abuse or incorrect service procedures as set out in the
owner’s manual. Parts such as blades, blade bolts, tyres and v-belts, which can be
subjected, to use beyond their normal intended working capacity are also excluded.
•This warranty is void if parts other than genuine have been used or if repairs or
modifications have been made without the manufactures written authority.
•This warranty does not obligate the manufacture, agents or dealers to cover transport costs
incurred in the repair or replacement of any defective part.
•The engine on this mower is covered by the engine manufactures warranty supplied with
the mower. For your nearest engine dealer, Phone: Briggs & Stratton: 1800 650 042
Honda M.P.E.: 1800 241173
All claims to be referred to your local authorised dealer
FOR YOUR RECORD:
Model of Mower:…………………………H660………………………………………………………
Serial Number:………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of Purchase………………………………………………………………………………………
Mower Purchased From ………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Remember: Proof of purchase is the responsibility of the owner and is necessary prior
to warranty work being under taken. An authorised dealer using genuine spare parts
must carry out repairs or your warranty will be void.
Manufactured in Australia by:
DEUTSCHER MOWERS PTY LTD
711 Creswick Road, Ballarat 3350
Ph 03 53395708 FX 03 53393189
Web www.deutschermowers.com.au
Part No. 1758 Edition: 1 June 07
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