Operators Manual Quick Dually™ Mowers Featuring the EZR™ Control System Better Outdoor Products, LLC West Point Business Park 2595 Viceroy Drive Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 866-290-7295 BetterOutdoorProducts.
Warning CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002. Important: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land.
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Safety...........................................................................................................
Testing the Safety Interlock System .................................................................................................................................. 14 Wheel Drive System .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Blade Drive System ................................................................................................................................................
Deck Drive Belt (BOP 10596 Gates 6945) 36” Models (BOP 10476 Gates 6951) 44” Models ........................................ 27 Deck Belt (BOP 10047 Gates 6868) 36” Models (BOP 10475 Gates 6882) 44” Models .................................................. 27 Hydro Drive Belt (BOP 10706 Gates 6831) All Models ..................................................................................................... 27 Multi Disc Clutch (10579) ....................................................................
Safety Safety Note: The addition of attachments made by other manufacturers that do not meet American National Standards Institute certification will cause noncompliance of this machine. Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol , which means CAUTION, WARNING, or DANGER-“personal safety instruction.
Maintenance and storage • Disengage drives, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire(s). Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Clean grass and debris from cutting unit, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. • Let engine cool before storing and Do Not store near flame. • Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do Not store fuel near flames or drain indoors. • Park machine on level ground.
Safety Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger. Replace any decal that is damaged or lost. BetterOutdoorProducts.
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Product Overview 2 Ignition Switch This switch is used to start the mower engine. Manual start engines have two positions: Run and Stop. Electric start engines have three positions: Start, Run and Stop. 4 3 1 Choke Use the choke when starting a cold engine. 7 Throttle Control The throttle controls engine RPM. 5 Blade Engagement Control (PTO) The blade engagement control (PTO) is used to engage the drive for the mower blades. Move the lever up and to the right to engage the blades.
Specifications Note: Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Hour Meter 36 inch mowers: Width w/deflector up Length 64 ½ inches Height Weight 44 inches 396-409 pounds 44 inch mowers: Width w/deflector up Figure 5 The hour meter shows the total hours the machine has been operated. The hour meter runs anytime the key is in the on position. Note: Check your hour meter to ensure that maintenance is done at all recommended intervals shown in the Recommended Maintenance Schedule.
Operation Adding Fuel Use Unleaded Regular Gasoline suitable for automotive use (85 octane minimum). Important: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be damaged. Do Not mix oil with gasoline. Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and illness. • Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. • Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or container opening.
Moving Forward or Backward The throttle control regulates the engine speed as measured in rpm (revolutions per minute). Place the throttle control in the Run position for best performance. Always operate in the full throttle position when mowing. Think Safety First Carefully read all the safety instructions and decals in the safety section. Knowing this information could help you or any bystanders avoid injury. The use of protective equipment for eyes, hearing, feet and head is recommended.
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. Always remove the ignition key and set the parking brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if just for a few minutes. Pushing the Machine by Hand The machine can be pushed by hand without the engine running if: 1. The dump valves are pulled and locked in the bypass position. 2. The parking brake lever is released. Important: Always push the machine by hand.
Quick™ Adjustments Height of Cut 1. Support front of deck with a jack stand Figure 7. 4. Add/remove spacers to the bottom side of the fork for desired height of cut. See table below. 5. Install in reverse order and repeat on other fork. 6. Using a 3/4” socket, loosen the nut 1-1/2 to 2 full turns for the rear height of cut adjustment on both sides Figure 10. Figure 7 2. Remove twist pin (10800) from the top of caster fork Figure 8. Figure 10 7.
Belt Guard Cover 1. Remove caster arm reinforcement strut knobs and rotate struts to the side Figure 11. 2 Figure 13 3. Tighten jam nuts. Figure 11 2. Remove belt cover knobs and remove cover. 3. Reinstall in reverse order. Wheel Tracking The wheel tracking can be adjusted so that the machine will travel straight. Note: Proper tire inflation is important for the machine to track properly (refer to Tire Maintenance). 1.
Maintenance Servicing the Engine Oil Check the engine oil level daily when in use. Change the engine oil as follows: • After the first 8 operating hours • After every 50 operating hours Note: Change the oil more frequently when the operating conditions are extremely dusty or sandy. Oil Type: Detergent oil (API service SF, SG, SH, or SJ) Note: Using multi grade oils (5W-20, 10W-30 and 10W-40) will increase oil consumption and IS NOT recommended. Check oil level more frequently when using them.
Slowly pour approximately 80% of the specified oil into the filler tube. Check the oil level; refer to Checking the Engine Oil Level. Slowly add the additional oil to bring it to the Full mark. Changing the Oil Filter (100hrs) Replace the oil filter every 100 operating hours or every other oil change. WIX FRAM OEM Kawasaki 49065 51394 PH4967 Type: Champion® RCJ8Y or equivalent Air Gap: 0.030 inch (0.75 mm) Removing the Spark Plug(s) Disengage the PTO.
1. Center electrode insulator 2. Side electrode 3. Air gap (not to scale) Important: Always replace a spark plug(s) when it has a worn electrode, an oily film, or cracks in the porcelain. Check the gap between the center and side electrode (Figure 19). Bend the side electrode (Figure 19) if the gap is not correct. Installing the Spark Plug(s) Install the spark plug(s) and the metal washer(s). Ensure that the air gap is set correctly. Tighten the spark plug(s) to 16 ft-lb (22 N-m).
Figure 23 Figure 22 Caster Fork (25 hrs.) 1. Remove caster forks (refer to height of cut adjustment). 2. Using a fine grit sandpaper, clean any rust or dirt from caster fork shafts and caster bearings. 3. Using a light lubricant (WD-40™), lubricate clean shafts. 4. Reinstall. Clutch (25hrs.) 1. Spray a small amount of light lubricating oil (WD40™) into the opening next to clutch lever Figure 24. Figure 22a Figure 24 Figure 22b 1.
EZT Hydro Better Outdoor Products™ uses Hydro-Gear’s newest EZT line of sealed pump/motors utilizing one inch axles and a four lug pattern for easy mounting of wheel assembly. These units were developed for riding zero turn mowers and provide extreme durability in this application. They require no periodic maintenance. Battery Maintenance free. Blade Inspection (8hrs) Inspect the blades every 8 hours. 1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage the blades. 2. Turn the ignition key to Off. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine will not start, starts hard, or fails to keep running. 1. Fuel tank is empty. 2. Choke is not on. 3. Air cleaner is dirty. 4. Spark plug wire is loose or disconnected. 5. Spark plug is pitted, fouled, or the gap is incorrect. 6. Dirt in the fuel filter. 7. Dirt, water, or stale fuel is in the fuel system. 8. The motion control levers are not locked into the neutral position. 9. Weak battery. 1. Fill fuel tank with gasoline. 2.
Repair Before replacing any part, ALWAYS remove battery ground cables and insulate terminals. Ignition Switch Electric Start (10286) Manual Start (10333) 1. Remove ignition key. 2. Using a 7/8” open end wrench, remove the nylon ignition switch nut (10501). 3. Reach under dash panel and pull ignition switch out Figure 26. • Do Not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal parts of the machine. Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the machine and cables causing sparks.
Figure 29 5. Carefully remove battery, making sure cables Do Not touch any metal surface. 6. Install new battery in reverse order. Note: If your Quick Dually™ mower is going to be stored, we recommend using our “Smart” Charger (10697). Charging the battery produces gasses that can explode. Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and flames away from battery. Starter Solenoid (10127) 1. Remove battery. Refer to Battery Replacement. 2. Using a 3/8” wrench, remove the white trigger wire. 3.
Blade Engagement Control Cable (10081) 1. Disconnect the wiring plug from the safety switch under the PTO control Figure 34. Motion Control Interlock Switch 1. Remove the hairpin cotter Figure 32. Figure 32 2. Remove the clevis pin Figure 33. Figure 34 2. Remove PTO knob by turning counter clockwise. 3. Using a 3/8” wrench, remove the 4 mounting screws Figure 35. 3 Figure 33 3. Remove motion control lever. 4.
6. Disconnect the spring from the clutch engagement arm Figure 37. 6 3 Figure 39 4. Cut any cable ties and remove cable. Install in reverse order. Figure 37 7. Cut any cable ties and remove cable assembly. 8. Install new cable in reverse order. Note: After assembly, test control to ensure clutch releases fully. Choke Cable (10440) Electric Start 1. Using a 5/16 socket, loosen cable clamp end Figure 40. Throttle Cable (10439) Kawasaki 1.
battery bracket to ensure cable does not come into contact with positive battery post. Deck Drive Belt (BOP 10596 Gates 6945) 36” Models (BOP 10476 Gates 6951) 44” Models 1. Remove the belt guard cover (refer to Belt Guard Cover). 2. Rotate the large idler arm to the side and roll the belt off the idler pulley Figure 42. Figure 42 3. Remove the belt from the center pulley and from the clutch. 4. Install new belt in reverse, order making sure that it seats in both pulleys.
9. Slip belt off clutch and remove. 10. Install the new belt in reverse order making sure that it seats in all pulleys. 1. 2. 3. 4. Multi Disc Clutch (10579) Remove deck drive belt (refer to Deck Drive Belt). Lower mower deck to lowest position. Remove hydro drive belt (refer to Hydro Drive Belt). Using a small pipe wrench and ratchet with a 5/8” socket, remove the clutch bolt Figure 46. Figure 48 3. Remove belt guard cover (refer to Belt Guard Cover). 4.
9. Install new spindle in reverse order. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. Spindle Pulley (10251) (10252) (10483) See Spindle Replacement above. 36 “ models have two single pulleys (10252) and one double pulley (10251). 44” models have two single pulleys (10252) and one double pulley (10483). 32” models have two pulleys (10650). Figure 52 5. Using a 3/4” socket and wrench, remove idler arm bolt Figure 53.
Figure 55 3. Using a 7/16” wrench, remove the starter cable Figure 56. Figure 58 7. Remove transaxle drive belt (refer to Transaxle Drive Belt). 8. Remove clutch (refer to Clutch Replacement). 9. Using a 1/2” wrench and 1/2” socket, remove the four bolts holding the engine to the power unit. 10. Lift engine slowly while turning it so the muffler clears the heat shield (if equipped). 11. Install new engine in reverse order. Hydro Drive Axles LH (10711), RH(10712) 1.
Figure 60 5. It is recommended to have two people for the remaining steps. Using a 9/16” wrench and 9/16” socket, remove the two bolts holding the swingarm to the lower support Figure 61. Figure 63 8. You should be able to lift up on the handlebars and roll the machine off of the hydro assembly. Note: Be careful that the dump valves are clear of the slots before lifting up, as they may bend. 9. Remove the wheels from the hydro assembly (refer to Rear Wheel Replacement). 10.
12. Using needle nose pliers, remove the cotter pin securing the brake yoke to the brake lever Figure 65. Figure 65 13. Using a 1/2” wrench and 1/2” socket, remove the four nuts securing the hydro pump to the lower support Figure 66. Figure 66 14. Using a 7/16” wrench and Phillips head screwdriver, remove the dump valve lever and install it on the new hydro pump Figure 67. Figure 67 15.
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Accessories Mulching Kit (ACC-0013) 36” models (ACC-0014) 44” models 1. Support front of machine with jack stand Figure A. 4. Insert carriage bolt through hole in deck and through hole in mulching kit Figure D. Figure D 5. Secure with flat washer, lock washer, and knob. Figure A 1. Slide mulch plate into place Figure B. Gator Blades (ACC-0002) 36” models (ACC-0011) 44” models Note: Install Gator blades teeth up. Figure B 2.
3. Install new Gator blades making sure to keep bolt, lock washer, and blade washer in correct order Figure F. Bolt Lock washer Flat washer Figure F Note: It is important to keep blades sharp for a good quality of cut. Mulching Tips Obtaining good results when mulching depends on a lot of different variables: Moisture content of the grass, thickness of the turf, ground speed of the mower, etc., are just a few of the factors determining performance. But, the two cardinal rules of mulching are: 1.
Warranty Warranty Proper maintenance of equipment purchased from Better Outdoor Products™ is the Owner’s responsibility. Follow the instructions in your Owner’s Manual for the proper maintenance schedule. Better™ can provide you with the complete line of genuine parts and accessories necessary to keep your machine running like new. All parts orders are shipped directly to your door the same day the order is received (for orders placed before 3:00 PM Eastern Time).
