Dirty Hand Tools 104368 User manual
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MODELS # 103408 & # 104368
Operation Manual
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Part # 104514 Rev A
60” Zero-Turn Mower
1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
www.dirtyhandtools.com
Dirty Hand Tools® is a brand of
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Unpacking & Assembly
Attaching the Seat.......................................................................7
Attaching the Motion Control Levers ........................................7
Attaching the Battery Cables ......................................................8
Overview of Components.............................................................9
Operating Precautions................................................................10
Filling with Gasoline.................................................................11
Operation ....................................................................................12
Operation Console ....................................................................12
Motion Control Levers .............................................................13
Mowing.....................................................................................14
Mowing Tips.............................................................................15
Cutting Height Adjustment......................................................15
Deck Leveling ...........................................................................16
Moving the Mower ...................................................................17
Maintenance................................................................................18
Motion Control Levers Adjustment..........................................20
Caster Pivot Bearing Adjustment..............................................21
Brake Cable Adjustment ...........................................................21
Engine Maintenance .................................................................19
Troubleshooting..........................................................................21
Warranty & Specications .........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating the Zero-
Turn Mower. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death.
Do not allow anyone to operate this mower who has not read this
manual. As with all power equipment, a mower can be dangerous
if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this mower if you
have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
Intended Use
Do not use the mower for any purpose other than for which it was
designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious
injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this mower it is essential that you wear safety
gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and tight
fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear
plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing
loss when operating this mower. Always wear sturdy footwear.
Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the
mower with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get
caught in moving parts.
YOUR ZEROTURN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH
A SAFETY CONTROL SWITCH WHICH PERMITS
OPERATION ONLY WITH AN OPERATOR SEATED.
Do Not attempt to override this important safety feature.
Read the entire Operation Manual before using this equipment!
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WARNING
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DANGER
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CAUTION
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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
•Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the
work area when operating the zero-turn mower.
• Do not operate the mower when under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the mower
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE MOWED
AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN OBJECTS.
• Do not mow on an incline greater that 15°.
• Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass
discharge system) in place and in proper working condition.
• Stop machine and wait for all moving parts to stop, remove
spark plug wires or remove key before adjusting, servicing, or
performing maintenance.
• If mower deck becomes clogged, stop machine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Remove spark plug wire or remove key
before cleaning blockage.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts.
• Keep others off mower.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Use an approved
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before
restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
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DANGER
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DANGER
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Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the zero-turn mower are to remind you of
important information while you are operating the unit.
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in
readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact
Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
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Unpacking & Assembly
Remove Mower Components from Crate
Open container and remove the mower seat assembly, motion
control levers, and all packing materials. Disassemble the front
side of the crate and push the mower onto a stable, flat surface.
Attaching the Seat
Remove the seat assembly from the crate and four hex bolts,
four flat washers, and four spring washers from the hardware
included. Install four bolts through flat washers, spring washers,
and into the four holes in the seat bracket and thread them into
the four threaded holes in the bottom of the seat and tighten.
Attaching the Motion Control Levers
Remove the control levers from the crate and four M8×25 bolts,
four 8mm flat washers, and four 8mm spring washers from the
hardware included.
1. Place the right control lever to the outside of the control arm
shaft, insert the bolts into the holes with flat washers and
spring washers and tighten them (see Figure 2).
2. Install the left control lever in the same way.
NOTE: ere are two lever height options available. Place the
levers in the first and the third hole (from the top) to increase
height of the levers or in the first and the third hole (from the
bottom) to decrease the height of the levers.
3. If the levers do not align with each other, when in the neutral
position, loosen the hardware and make the appropriate
adjustment by sliding the lever forward or backward until
properly aligned and tighten hardware.
4. If the ends of the levers hit against each other while in the
drive position, make adjustments by moving the levers outward
to the neutral lock position and carefully bending them
outward. Move them back to the drive position and check for
clearance, repeat if necessary.
Figure 2
Figure 1
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Unpacking & Assembly
Attaching the Battery Cables
Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive battery terminal
first, then the negative (black) cable to the negative battery
terminal. Slip insulator boot over the positive terminal.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative & positive battery cables
are connected correctly and the battery charger has an output of
16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery.
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact and always shield
eyes, face, skin, and clothing from battery. Cigarettes, ames,
or sparks could cause battery to explode.
· Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connections
without proper training.
· If battery acid comes in contact with skin or eyes, flush with
water and call a physician immediately.
Battery Maintenance
Check battery charge monthly.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period without
recharging them will result in reduced performance and service
life. To preserve optimum battery performance recharge battery
in storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 Volts.
Note: To prevent damage due to freezing, battery should be fully
charged before putting away for winter storage.
Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate
the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge
the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the
charge up to a full charge of 12.6 Volts or greater.
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DANGER
Maximum
Voltage Percent Charger Charging
Reading Charge Settings Interval
12.6 or more 100% 16Volts/7 amps No charge needed
12.4 - 12.6 75 - 100% 16Volts/7 amps 30 minutes
12.2 - 12.4 50 - 75% 16Volts/7 amps 1 Hour
12.0 - 12.2 25 - 50% 14.4 Volts/4 amps 2 Hours
11.7 - 12.0 0 - 25% 14.4 Volts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 Volts/2 amps 6 Hours or more
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Overview of Components
Discharge
Cover
7 Speed
Transmission
Fabricated
Steel Deck with
Reinforcement
Safety Switch
Incorporated
in Seat Dual Motion
Control
Levers
Automatic
Parking Brake
Three
16” Blades
60” Cutting
Width
Operation
Console
Fuel Fill
Cap
Cutting
Height
Adjustment
7 Positions
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Operating Precautions
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL OF THE
PRECAUTIONS BELOW.
• Never operate the mower without safety shields, discharge cover,
other guards and switches in place and in good working order.
• Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts. Keep
clear of mower blades at all times.
• Use extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or trac.
• Use a walk behind mower or a hand trimmer near drop-os, ditches,
steep banks, or water. ese areas can be dangerous for the zero-turn
mower’s width and weight.
• Engine muer will be hot from operation. Do not touch until cool.
• Do not run the engine indoors; exhaust fumes are deadly.
• Do not operate on slopes greater than 15°.
• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly o the slope.
• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.
• Never operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces.
• Look behind and use care when backing.
• Never operate the mower without good visibility or adequate light.
• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the
operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.
• Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments. ese can change
the stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight
transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause
loss of braking and steering.
• Take precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Disengage
all control levers, stop the engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and make certain guards and shields are in place.
• Shut o the engine when leaving the operating position for any
reason. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Detach the spark plug
before performing any maintenance or clearing of debris.
Operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown.
Always wear safety glasses during operation.
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CAUTION
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WARNING
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