Country Clipper JAZEE One

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Safety Instructions & Operators Manual

Zero Turn Radius Mower

Congratulations for buying a Country Clipper product. Your Country Clipper Zero Turning Radius

Riding Mower was designed and built to provide long and trouble free service. Keep in mind that it, like

any other mechanical device, can be potentially dangerous if used improperly, and hazard control and

accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of

personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the equipment. Study this

manual and pay special attention to the important Safety Precautions on pages 4-6. Following these

instructions will help you continue to enjoy the trouble-free performance expected of your Country

Clipper product.

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Summary

SAFETY

ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

MOWER BLADES MUST BE DISENGAGED

Ensures mower blades are off before the engine can start for safety.

JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER MUST BE IN NEUTRAL

Requires the joystick to be in the neutral 'DOWN' position for the engine to start.

ENGINE STOPS IF BLADE CLUTCH ENGAGED

The engine will stop if the blade clutch is engaged and the operator leaves the seat.

ENGINE STOPS IF JOYSTICK NOT NEUTRAL

The engine stops if the joystick is not in neutral when the operator leaves the seat.

ENGINE STOPS IF BRAKE SET AND JOYSTICK UP

The engine will stop if the brake is set and the joystick is moved to the 'UP' position.

ENGINE STOPS IF BRAKE SET AND BLADE CLUTCH ENGAGED

The engine will stop if the brake is set and the blade clutch is engaged.

START UP AND OPERATION

CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION

OPERATION

AVOID HILL AND SLOPES

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

MOWER BLADES MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATION

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

Steps to adjust the joystick lever so the mower travels straight when the lever is in the neutral position.

JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

How to modify joystick sensitivity for quicker or slower turning responses by adjusting spacers.

ADJUSTING FOR STRAIGHT FORWARD TRACKING

Procedure to correct the mower's tendency to veer left or right while moving forward.

JOYSTICK CONTROL LEVER DETENT ADJUSTMENT

Adjusting the joystick lever detent for proper locking action in the 'UP' position or smooth sliding.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSIONS

PROCEDURE FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE DECK FOR SERVICING

FLIPPING UP THE DECK

LEVELING THE DECK

TROUBLE SHOOTING CHECK LIST

ENGINE WONT TURN OVER

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine fails to crank or turn over, checking common causes.

ENGINE WILL TURN OVER BUT WONT START

Diagnosing issues when the engine cranks but does not start, focusing on fuel and ignition.

HARD TO START ENGINE

Common causes and solutions for engines that are difficult to start, including fuel and spark plug issues.

ENGINE STARTS BUT CUTS OUT

Identifying reasons why the engine starts but then stops unexpectedly, such as fuel or ventilation problems.

ENGINE KNOCKS

ENGINE SOMETIMES SKIPS AT HIGHER SPEEDS

ENGINE OVER HEATED

ENGINE RUNS BUT MOWER WONT MOVE FORWARD

Diagnosing why the engine runs but the mower does not move, checking transmission and drive belts.

MOWER LOSES POWER OR TRANSMISSIONS OVER HEATS

ENGINE STALLS WHEN BLADES ARE ENGAGED