Table of Contents Safety symbols……………………………... 3 Assembly………………………………… 6 Operation…………………………………... 8 Maintenance………………………………... 10 Troubleshooting………………………… 11 Storage……………………………………. 12 Parts pages………………………………... 13 Notes……………………………………….
Safety Information Attention; this machine can be dangerous! All operators should fully read all instructions and use extreme care and awareness when operating the Unit. Failure to follow the instructions or modify the equipment can result in personal injury. Thank you for purchasing the BlueBird Brush Cutter. It will allow you to mow and clear areas of brush and grasses. Please become familiar with the unit before operating. Enter your model number and serial number for future reference.
Safety symbols used on equipment Danger: this machine must be operated in a safe manner according to the directions in the manual. Failure to observe the instructions or modify or use the machine when repair is needed could result in serious injury or death.
Safety symbols used on equipment continued: Do not insert foot under guard Disconnect spark plug and read manual before servicing the equipment Wear protective eye and ear equipment During production some decals may be different than what is used on the machine, understand their meaning if they are different, or call 1866 847 8592 for assistance.
Assembly The unit is mostly assembled: • • Remove 4 bolts from frame where handle mounts if they are installed. Attach handle to frame. And tighten bolts. • The throttle cable is attached to the engine with a clamp after inserting the cable in the throttle linkage. • Remove the cover accessing the control linkage and safety switch. • The forward and reverse linkage is threaded into the coupling, thread the lower fitting all the way in and tighten the jam nut on the rod to the fitting.
Assembly Insert safety wire from handle though the small hole on left front of unit. Attach the wire through the grommet to the safety switch behind the panel Lift up handle to engage blade Insert wire here Lift up Pull ring and then pull out to engage parking brake. Install wire on switch Wire comes through frame here, through grommet. Pull out lever to push unit without power.
Pre-operation Danger! • • • • Never fuel the unit or run the unit in an enclosed space. Residual gas fumes could be ignited by a water heater or furnace in a garage. Gas fumes are very flammable and you should change clothes if some is spilled on you. Clean up any spills and do not dispose of gas soaked rags in the trash, they may spontaneously combust.
Operation Guidelines • Having a fire extinguisher is recommended since you are using a combustion engine near wood scraps and chips. • Never attempt to alter engine governor to increase maximum speed. • Never modify a guard and keep them in good working order. • Keep the air intake on the engine clean of debris. • Never remove the air cleaner while the engine is operating. • Never leave the unit running unsupervised. • The unit should only be used in daylight.
Maintenance • • • • • • • • • When performing any maintenance on this unit, with engine off spark plug wire must be disconnected and placed away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting! When doing any repair refer to qualified repair personnel if you are uncertain of the procedure. Refer to the engine manual for all engine servicing. Do not attempt to increase the engine speed from factory setting.
Troubleshooting Engine: When ever you have a problem, try to think through the problem logically. Mechanical failure may be the least likely of problems. With a unit like this that may have times of inactivity, realize old fuel will be the most frequent problem. If this is the case ,drain the fuel , replace the spark plug and try new fuel. If old fuel is known to be in the unit the carburetor should be disassembled by a trained repair technician.
Storage • Some pieces of power equipment are not used frequently. This can cause problems due to the fact fuel has a limited shelf life. • It is very hard to remove all fuel from a carburetor so it is recommended to add fuel stabilizer to the fuel (at the time of purchasing the fuel) and fill up the fuel tank. • Run the unit for two minutes to have the fuel get into all parts of the carburetor and shut off the engine.
Transmission and blade drive 43 27 35 16 21 41 42 40 13 44 14 39 2 43 15 13
Deck and controls 44 19 11 20 1 18 17 45 4 2 Debris flap 47 9 8 8 46 6 48 7 22 14
Clutch and safety switch 34 30 31 3 29 28 32 12 3 15
Spindle And Blade 10 37 5 38 26 36 23 16 33 25 38 24 27 33 10 16
Item number description Part number 1 Caps , axle 577122179 2 Flap debris 577122185 3 Spring -safety switch 577122196 4 Chain, deck 577122201 5 Lower chuck , blade 577122203 6 Drive collar 577122204 7 Block swivel 577122205 8 Paddle , safety 577122207 9 Grip 577122208 10 Nut for blade 577122210 11 Control rod 577122181 12 Switch interlock 577122222 13 Skidder trans 577122223 14 Chain parking brake 577122228 15 Split ring 2 inch 577122230 16 Grease zerk 57712
Item number description Part number 26 Blade 26 inches 577122263 27 Pulley 8 inch x3/4 577122264 28 Spring , compression 577122265 29 Clutch 577122266 30 Bolt 7/16 –20 x 3 1/2 577122267 31 Spring clutch 577122270 32 Grip 1 x 4 handle 577122272 33 Spindle bearing 577122273 34 Belt / transmission 577122262 35 Belt /blade 577122219 36 Collar head 577122225 37 Washer 577122253 38 Spacer 577122256 39 Transaxle 577122189 40 S-hook 577122188 41 Idler arm 577122232
Notes Manual 160-121853 R2 11/2/2018 BlueBird Turf Products 68 South Squirrel Rd Auburn Hills MI.