Deutscher H660-II Setup guide

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DEUTSCHER H660-II
OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND PARTS LIST

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Assembly Instructions
Safety Instructions
Maintenance and Storage
Wiring Diagram
Chassis
Cutter Asembly
Handle Bars & Controls
Gearbox Assembly
Fuel Tank / Sundry Parts
Warranty
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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 _” 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.
Fig. 1 - Dealer Assembly
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Fig. 2 - Fuel Tank Attachment
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.
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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.
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.
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Attach throttle lever here.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGESAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• 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

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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
CONTROLS:
Illustration 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.
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
High forward: Raise and turn right
Reverse: Push down and turn right
• Clasp clutch lever and hold to hand grip, releasing, To stop.
WARNING! Use low throttle settings when engaging the traction-clutch,
especially in high gears
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.
Illustration 2
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.
LOW HIGH
LIFT
DEPRESS
GEAR
SELECTOR
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
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 to Engine Manual
Gearbox
Check x
Change Gear Oil EPX 85w/140 x
Kingpins 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
Illustration 3
GEARBOX BELT (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.
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Illustration 6
CUTTER BELT (Replacement):
• 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.
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MAINTENANCE & STORAGE WIRING DIAGRAM
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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.
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CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT FOR TRANSMISSION: (See Illustration 6)
• Loosen nut “C” and tighten nut “B”.
• Make sure belt is entirely free when clutch lever is disengaged.
• DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN BELT.
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.
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HONDA GXV390 UT1 DAEU
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 Volts
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.
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CHASSIS CUTTER ASSEMBLY
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 6202DRS
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 1513 Pulley
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.
Item Part No Part Description Item Part No Part Description
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
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HANDLE BARS & CONTROLS GEARBOX ASSEMBLY
Item New No. Part Description Item New No. Part Description
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

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GEARBOX ASSEMBLY FUEL TANK / SUNDRY PARTS
Item No. Part No. Part Description Qty Item No. Part No. Part Description Qty
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 No. Part No. Part Description Item No. Part No. Part Description
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
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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:
24 months 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: 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
Part No. 17558 Edition: 1 June 2007
Telephone : [phone] Fax: [phone] www.deutschermowers.com.au