Bushranger Commercial Edger fitted User manual

Brand: Bushranger

Model: Commercial Edger fitted

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

SAFETY AWARENESS

Whenever you see the symbols shown below, heed their instructions! Always follow safe operating and

maintenance practices.

WARNING

This warning symbol identiﬁ es special instructions or procedures which, if not correctly followed, could

result in personal injury, or loss of life.

This caution symbol identiﬁ es special instructions or procedures which, if not strictly observed, could

result in damage to, or destruction of equipment.

NOTE

lndicates points of particular interest for more efﬁ cient and convenient operation.

FOREWORD

We wish to thank you for choosing this Bushranger Edger. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully before

operating, as it contains information which will be of value in obtaining maximum service from your

Bushranger Edger. All information, illustrations and speciﬁ cations in this manual are based on the latest

production information available at the time of publication.

The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

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Speciﬁ cations ............................................................................................................. 4

Serial Number Locations .............................................................................................. 4

Location of Parts......................................................................................................... 4

Operation .................................................................................................................. 5

Starting Engine .......................................................................................................... 5

Stopping Engine ......................................................................................................... 5

Engaging Blade .......................................................................................................... 5

Adjusting Cutting Depth .............................................................................................. 6

Adjusting Curb Height ................................................................................................. 6

Adjusting Blade Angle ................................................................................................. 6

Fuel ..........................................................................................................................6

Engine Oil .................................................................................................................. 6

Maintenance and Adjustment ...................................................................................... 7

Periodic Maintenance Chart ......................................................................................... 7

Blade Nut and Engine Mounting Nuts ............................................................................. 8

Engine Cooling Fins ..................................................................................................... 8

Air Cleaner ................................................................................................................ 8

Depth Adjustment Pins ................................................................................................ 8

Blade Arm ................................................................................................................. 8

Blade ........................................................................................................................ 9

Spark Plug ................................................................................................................. 9

Engine Oil ................................................................................................................. 9

Drive Belt ................................................................................................................. 10

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................... 11

Storage ..................................................................................................................... 12

Assembly .................................................................................................................. 12

Safety Tips Operate safely: Service safely:

Wear Protective Clothing

Avoid Rotating Blade

Avoid Injury From

Thrown Objects

READ THIS FIRST

Read and understand

all safety tips before

using edger. Before you

operate:

Remove all debris that

might wrap around blade

shaft.

Remove objects that

might be thrown by

edger.

WARNING WARNING WARNING

WARNING

Wear close ﬁ tting

clothing and safety

equipment appropriate

to the job. Prolonged

exposure to loud noise

can cause impairment

or loss of hearing.

Wear a suitable hearing

protective device

such as earmuffs or

earplugs to protect

against objectionable

or uncomfortable loud

noises.

Do not put hands or feet

under or into edger when

engine is running.

Do not adjust cutting

angle or level while

blade is turning.

WARNING

Do not let anyone

operate edger without

proper instruction.

Keep people and pets

away from edging area.

Operate only in daylight.

Do not put hands or feet

near or under blade.

Do not operate when

barefoot or wearing

sandals. Wear protective

footwear.

Be sure of your footing

Keep a ﬁ rm hold on

handgrips. Walk-do not

run.

Disengage blade before

starting engine.

Do not run engine

indoors.

Push-do not pull edger.

Do not use edger as a

lawn mower. Do not lift

edger when engine is

running.

Do not use edger unless

all guards are in place.

Do not touch mufﬂ er or

other hot parts.

Wear protective eye and

footwear while operating

edger.

Avoid loss of control

or tipping on slopes

and sharp corners by

reducing ground speed.

Stay alert for uneven

sidewalks, holes in

terrain or other hazards

If you hit an object,

stop engine. Fix damage

before you operate

again.

Adjust blade angle and

set wheel spacing only

after you stop engine

and disengage blade.

Keep all parts in good

condition and fastened in

place.

Unauthorized

modiﬁ cations to edger

may impair the functions

and/or safety and affect

edger life.

Before you service, clean

or inspect edger:

Stop engine.

Let engine cool.

Keep children, pets and

bystanders awayfrom

cutting area.

Pick up objects that may

be thrown by blade.

when edging.

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ENGINE

Type

Displacement

Bore x Stroke

Maximum Horsepower

Air Cleaner

Ignition

Spark Plug

Lubrication System

Engine Oil Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length

Overall Width

Overall Height

Weight

Forced air-cooled, horizontal shaft 4-stroke OHV Single Cylinder

Gasoline Engine

56 x 40 mm

2.2 kw (3 hp) /3600 rpm

3600 r/min (rpm)

Dual elements

Solid State Ignition

NGK BR6HS

Splash

0.41 L

1.8 L

1210 mm

474mm

864mm

30 kg

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

ENGINE NUMBER LOCATION

The serial number of the

Bushranger Edger is located on

the outer face of the edger blade

cover

A. Frame Number

Engine No.

The Engine Number of the

Bushranger Edger is located on

the side face of the fanhousing

A. Engine Number

LOCATION OF PARTS

A. Ignition Switch D. Choke Rod

Speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

B. Blade Engagement Lever

C. Cutting Depth & Curb Wheel

Control

E. Engine/Blade Control Lever

Speed Control

F. Blade Angle Lever Curb Wheel

Control

OPERATION

Starting engine

• With clutch/blade control lever

in DISENGAGED position, move

ignition switch to RUN.

A. Ignition Switch

B. Engine/Blade Control Lever

Speed Control

• Put engine speed control in

mid-throttle position.

• Pull choke rod to CLOSE

position to start a cold engine.

A. Choke Rod

• Pull recoil starter handle slowly

until you feel resistance, then pull

fast and steady.

• Use short pulls: one-half to

two-thirds of rope length.

Do not allow rope to

snap back by itself. This

may damage rope or

starter.

• Let rope recoil slowly when

engine starts.

• Push choke rod across

• Warm engine at fast idle for 1

to 2 minutes.

Stopping Engine

• Move ignition switch to the OFF

position.

A . Ignition Switch

Engaging Blade

• Move clutch/blade control lever

toward handle grip. When held

tight against handle, blade is fully

engaged.

A. Clutch/Blade Control Lever

Start engine with clutch/

blade control lever in the

DISENGAGED position.

Do not run engine in an

enclosed area.

Check blade position

so it will not strike any

objects.

WARNING

Do not choke a warm

engine.

NOTE

Blade speed is increased

when engine speed is

increased.

NOTE

CAUTION

A. Recoil Starter Handle

Before stopping engine,

put clutch/blade control

lever in the DISENGAGED

position.

CAUTION

Blade will begin to turn

when lever is moved

toward handle grip. Keep

people and pets away

from blade when starting

edger.

WARNING

Adjusting Cutting Depth

• Move control lever over to the

right to raise or lower cutting

blade assembly.

A. Control Lever

• When control lever is moved

back to center position, pin

locates in appropriate hole for

required cutting depth.

A. Pin

Adjusting Curb Height

• Move control lever over to the

left and lift up on right-hand

handle to change curb height

setting.

• When control lever is moved

back to center position, pin

locates in appropriate hole for

required curb height setting.

A. Pin

Adjusting Blade Angle

Adjust blade angle

BEFORE engaging

blade. Do not make

adjustments when blade

is rotating.

Vertical blade angle

• Move blade angle lever to

middle segmented position.

Right-vertical and left-vertical

blade angle

• Lift blade angle lever and

move to right or left of center

segmented position.

A. Blade Angle lever

Fuel

Use only clean fresh unleaded

regular grade gasoline

Gasoline is extremely

ﬂ ammable and can be

explosive under certain

conditions. Turn the

engine switch OFF.

Do not smoke. Make

sure the area is well

ventilated and free from

any source of ﬂ ame or

sparks; this includes any

appliance with a pilot

light. Never ﬁ ll the tank

so the fuel level rises

into the ﬁ ller neck. If

the tank is overﬁ lled.

heat may cause the fuel

to expand and overﬂ ow

through the vents in the

tank cap. After refueling,

make sure the tank cap

is closed securely. If

gasoline is spilled on

the fuel tank, wipe it off

immediately.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Capacity 1.8 L

Engine Oil

The following engine oils are

recommended:

API Service Classiﬁ cation SF, SG,

SH or SJ

ALL SEASONS: Use SAE 1 OW-30

oil.

Adjust cutting depth

BEFORE engaging blade.

CAUTION

OPERATION

WARNING

A. Control Lever

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Periodic Maintenance Chart

To ensure satisfactory operation over an extended period of time, any engine requires normal

maintenance at regular intervals. The Periodic Maintenance Chart below shows periodic inspection and

maintenance items and suitable intervals.

The bullet mark (

•) designates that the corresponding item should be performed at that interval.

Some adjustments require the use of special tools or other equipment. An electronic tachometer will

facilitate setting idle and running speeds.

OPERATION INTERVAL

Daily Every

5 hr.

Every

10 hrs.

Every

25 hrs

Every

50 hrs.

Every

100 hrs

Check blade nut and engine

mounting nuts

•

Check engine oil

•

Check for fuel and oil leakage

•

Check blade

•

** Clean engine cooling ﬁ ns

•

Tighten nuts and screws

•

(ﬁ rst)

•

Clean cutting depth/curb height

adjustment pins

•

** Clean air cleaner

•

Lubricate blade arm

•

* Change engine oil

•

Spark plug-clean and gap

•

Adjust drive belt tension

•

B Clean combustion chamber

•

B Check and adjust valve

clearance

•

B Clean and lap valve seating

surface

•

** Replace air cleaner paper

element

•

Adjust carburetor Service as necessary

Replace drive belt Service as necessary

* : Perform this maintenance after ﬁ rst 4 hours of use, then at recommended intervals.

**: Service more frequently under dusty conditions.

B : Should be serviced by an authorized Bushranger Dealer.

Blade Nut and Engine

Mounting Nuts

• Check blade nut for tightness.

Blade nut torque is 39 N-m (4.0

kg-m).

• Check engine mounting nuts for

tightness. Tightening torque is 18

N-m (1 .8kg-m).

A. Blade Nut

A. Engine Mounting Nuts

Engine Cooling Fins

• Disconnect spark plug cable.

• Clean cooling ﬁ ns on cylinder

block and head.

• Connect spark plug cable.

Air Cleaner

A clogged air cleaner restricts the

engine’s air intake, increasing

fuel consumption, reducing

engine power, and causing spark

plug fouling.

The air cleaner elements must be

cleaned and replaced.

If dirt gets through into

the engine, excessive

engine wear and possibly

engine damage will

occur.

• Remove air cleaner cover and

precleaner.

• Remove paper element.

• Wash precleaner in liquid

detergent and warm water. Let

air dry.

• Tap paper element lightly.

Brush off dust. If element is dirty,

install new element.

• Install precleaner element and

cover.

A. Air Cleaner Cover

A. Precleaner

Depth Adjustment Pins

• Clean springs of dirt.

• Put, grease on pins.

A . Pins

Blade Arm

Lubricate with grease, Wipe off

excess grease.

A. Blade Arm

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Clogged cooling

ﬁ ns cause severe

overheating and possible

engine damage

CAUTION

A. Cooling Fins

CAUTION

A. Paper Element

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

Blade

Blade is sharp and can

cut you. Help avoid in-

jury before you check

blade: Stop engine. Let

engine cool. Wear gloves

or wrap blade with rag.

Check Blade for Damage.

• Remove blade:

- Lower edger until blade

touches ground as shown.

- Hold opposite end of blade

spindle with wrench.

- Remove nut by turning it

counterclockwise.

A. Nut

• Reverse or replace blade .

• Install blade on spindle:

- Check that raised edge of

inside washer is facing

outward.

- Put blade on spindle.

- Fasten it with washer and nut.

- Tighten nut to 39 N-m (4.0

kg-m).

A. Raised Edge

WARNING

C. Washer

B. Nut

Spark Plug

• Disconnect spark plug cable and

remove spark plug.

Do not clean spark plug

in a machine using

abrasives.

CAUTION

• Clean spark plug with a wire

brush.

• Inspect spark plug for:

- Cracked porcelain.

- Pitted or damaged electrodes.

- Other wear or damage.

• Check gap with a thickness

gauge.

• Set gap to 0.6-0.7 mm .

• Install and tighten spark plug to

15 N-m (1 .5kg-m).

• Connect spark plug cable.

• NGK BR6HS

Engine Oil

In order for the engine to

function properly, maintain the

engine oil at the proper level,

and change the oil. Not only do

dirt and metal particles collect

in the oil, but the oil itself loses

its lubricative quality if used too

long.

Engine Oil Level

• Stop engine. Put edger on level

ground.

• Adjust cutting depth lever so

engine is level.

• Clean area around dipstick.

• Remove dipstick. Wipe with

clean rag.

• Install dipstick - Do not tighten.

Let dipstick threads rest on top of

tube .

• Remove dipstick. Check oil

level. If the oil level is near

or below the “L” mark on the

dipstick, add SAE 10W-30 Engine

Oil to the engine and bring the

engine oil level to the “H” mark

on the dipstick.

eg.

A. Dipstick

• Install and tighten dipstick.

Drive Belt

A. Blade Angle Lever

Replacement

• Remove belt from blade sheave.

• Remove belt from engine

sheave .

• Pull belt out from rear.

A. Blade Sheave

B. Engine Sheave

• Install new belt.

Be sure angle lever is in

the middle segmented

position.

• Install brake guard. Do not

tighten bolts.

• Push brake guard assembly

forward or backward until brake

arm clearance is 5mm. Tighten

bolts to 15 N-m (1.5 kg-m) .

• Adjust belt tension.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT

At all times the tension of the belt

should be maintained in order to

run safely and prolong the life

of the belt. A belt that has been

incorrectly adjusted will result in

shorter belt life. A belt that has

been adjusted too loosely may

slip over the sheaves. If the belt

slips over the sheaves, adjust the

tension immediately.

WARNING

Help avoid injury when

you adjust belt tension:

Stop engine.

Let engine cool.

Belt Tension Adjustment

• Put blade angle lever at lowest

position as shown.

• Remove brake guard:

- Remove bolts.

- Remove brake guard.

A. Brake Guard

B. Bolts

NOTE

1. Belt

2. Brake Guard

Change engine oil

• Remove drain plug. Drain oil

into container.

• Install drain plug.

• Remove dipstick and add 0.4 L

engine oil.

A. Drain Plug

Change oil after ﬁ rst 4

hours of use. Thereafter,

change oil every 50

hours. Change oil while

engine is warm.

NOTE

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Problem Solution Section

Engine Does Not Start. Fill fuel tank.

Pull choke rod to “choke” position.

Connect spark plug wire.

Check and set spark plug gap.

Install new spark plug.

Ignition parts bad. See your Bushranger

dealer.

Adjust carburetor. See your Bushranger

Dealer

Assembly

Operation

Maintenance

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Maintenance

Engine Starts Hard or Loses

Power.

Drain and clean fuel tank. Fill with

fresh fuel.

Clean vent or install new fuel cap.

Clean or install new air ﬁ lter.

Choke sticking. See your Bushranger dealer.

Clean and set spark plug gap.

Install new spark plug.

Ignition parts bad. See your Bushranger

dealer.

Maintenance

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Maintenance

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Maintenance

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Engine Does Not Run

Smoothly

Adjust carburetor. See your Bushranger

Dealer

Install new spark plug.

Check and set spark plug gap.

Fuel screen plugged or dirty. See your

Bushranger Engine dealer.

Maintenance

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Engine Idles Poorly. Clean or replace air ﬁ lter.

Adjust carburetor. See your Bushranger

Dealer

Clean fuel screen. See your Bushranger

dealer.

Maintenance

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Engine Overheats Clean cooling ﬁ ns

Add engine oil.

Maintenance

Engine Vibrates. Tighten blade nut.

Tighten engine mounting nuts.

Maintenance

Engine Dies. Raise blade.

Reduce ground speed.

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Blade Does Not Engage Adjust clutch/blade rod.

Replace belt. See your Bushranger dealer.

Assembly

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STORAGE

• Make sure that the control rod

is supported on the support plate

between the two shoulders on the

control rod

A. Belt Adjustment Nuts

Storing Edger

Gasoline is extremely

ﬂ ammable and can be

explosive under certain

conditions. Turn the

ignition switch OFF.

Do not smoke. Make

sure the area is well

ventilated and free from

any source of ﬂ ame or

sparks; this includes any

appliance with a pilot

light.

• Stop engine.

• Drain fuel tank.

• Run engine until it stops.

• Change engine oil while engine

is warm .

• Remove spark plug. Add 30 mL

(1 oz) clean engine oil to cylinder.

Crank engine twice to distribute

oil. Install spark plug. Do not

attach spark plug cable .

• Clean edger.

• Tighten hardware.

• Touch up unpainted areas.

• Check all parts for wear.

Replace where necessary.

• Lubricate clutch/blade linkage

pivots.

ASSEMBLY

Assemble Edger

WARNING

Removing Edger From

Storage

• Fill fuel tank with fresh fuel.

• Remove spark plug.

• Crank engine 10 to 12 times to

remove oil from cylinder.

• Check spark plug gap. Install

spark plug.

• Check engine· oil level. Add oil

if necessary.

• Start engine. Warm engine

before you operate.

A. Control Rod Shoulder

B. Control Rod

C. Support Plate

Fix Handlebars to main frame

locate control rod into support

bracket

A. Control Rod

B. Support Bracket

• Fasten crank arm to control rod

A. Crank Arm

B. Control Rod

• Adjust nuts on Crank Arm

to obtain correct adjustment

at the height and gutter wheel

mechanism

A. Adjustment Nuts

• Adjust control rod linkage:

- Put blade angle lever in

lowest position.

- Squeeze clutch/blade control

lever against handle grip.

- Adjust nuts until correct

tension is placed onto the

drive belt

ASSEMBLY

• Tighten blade nut:

- Lower edger until blade

touches ground as shown.

- Hold opposite end of blade

spindle with wrench.

- Tighten nut to 39 N-m

(4.0kg-m).

Add Engine Oil

Do not check or add oil

when engine is running

Edger is shipped without

oil in engine. Add oil

before operating edger.

A. Dipstick

• Put edger on a level surface and

clean area around dipstick .

• Adjust cutting depth lever so

engine is level.

• Remove dipstick and add

approximately 0.41 L oil.

• Install and tighten dipstick.

Fill Fuel Tank

Do not mix oil with

gasoline. Use a clean fuel

container.

• Remove fuel tank cap.

• Fill tank with clean fresh

unleaded regular grade gasoline.

A. Fuel Tank Cap

Blade is sharp and can

cut you. Help avoid

injury before you tighten

blade nut:

Stop engine. Let engine

cool.

Wear gloves or wrap

blade with rag.

WARNING

A. Blade Nut

WARNING

CAUTION

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Dealer:_________________________________________________________

Serial Number:___________________________________________________

Engine Number: _________________________________________________

Hours Maintenance Performed Parts Replaced

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Model: Commercial Edger fitted

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: User manual

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