Assembling a brush cutter

[TigerfaninAR]

Went and got a 4 footer along with a BB yesterday and was taking care of the 7 year old as they were loading me up (you had to be there ) and didn't realize the cutter wasn't put together. Anyway, don't know if that is normal or not but this type of thing isn't my cup of tea. No book either, surely they come with one, need to go back and inquire about that. Doesn't look like a big deal but any trick or "don't forget" while I tackle this. Found an online manual for assembling a KK, so may use that just for a rough draft on certain steps.

 

[The Haymaker]

Went and got a 4 footer along with a BB yesterday and was taking care of the 7 year old as they were loading me up (you had to be there ) and didn't realize the cutter wasn't put together. Anyway, don't know if that is normal or not but this type of thing isn't my cup of tea. No book either, surely they come with one, need to go back and inquire about that. Doesn't look like a big deal but any trick or "don't forget" while I tackle this. Found an online manual for assembling a KK, so may use that just for a rough draft on certain steps.

Why would they give you a piece of equipment without an owners manual?

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Before I jumped into it I went by this morning and they had it waiting on me. Good folks, just an oversight, now off to tackle it. Had to get some time with the BB this morning first.

 

[Skyco]

I bought a KK brush cutter and was surprised it had no manual either. I managed to assemble it anyway with some difficulty, mainly because some parts didn't line up quite right.
When I got it going a whole buch of shredded paper and a plastic bag flew out from under it.
They had taped the manual under the deck in a plastic bag!
Would have been nice to know that beforehand:confused2:

 

[Soundguy]

ep.. last 2 mowers I got the manual was in the stump jumper pan.

soundguy

 

[TigerfaninAR]

No manual underneath but it was missing two bolts and the pictures in the manual showed different setups, ie. attaching the arms on the outside in one picture and on the inside of another. Only confusing part was the bolt that supposed to adjustable for the back tire. No way a bolt can go through the deck and bar from the tire due to the angle.

 

[Soundguy]

I'd have to see a pic of what you are describing before I could comment on that..

soundguy

 

[foggy1111]

The online manual is the same as the one that is (generally) taped to the underside of the KK products. It takes a bit of study to assemble correctly...and will take a little effort to assemble the rear supports....but if you can follow diagrams and written instructions...you shouldnt have too much trouble. One thing to look at is that top link support....needs to be done right.

Also, you can sometimes assemble slightly different to fit a quick hitch....etc.

 

[kebo]

ep.. last 2 mowers I got the manual was in the stump jumper pan.

soundguy

Those plastic containers they put on lots of new implements are WONDERFUL for storing the paperwork!! Actually, you can order the bolt-on plastic containers from Agri-supply and add one to any implement you have, if you want to. I'm planning to order a couple for mine, they're only a few bucks.

 

[Soundguy]

Even cheaper.. hit a chinese tool store and grab the air/water proof containers for welding rods... that and a couple large zip ties and you are good to go.. sturdy heavy plastic.. screw on lid.. good thick gasket.. opaque too. and best of all.. cheap.. last one I bought was like 3.99$

soundguy

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Ok, let me have it, what did I do wrong? According to my interpretations those brackets should be able to line up so I can adjust heigth of wheel.:confused2:

 

[james948]

Might try reversing the main wheel support braket, so that the word Grease is right side up. But that is assuming the wheel yoke can attach with the main brace in that position. Hope that helps Nice new cutter, hope it works well for you

James

 

[Soundguy]

Ype.. I'd also have to conclude that it is upside down.. looking at the upside down decal is a big giveaway.. plus the swept back angle of the spindle...

Plus I own one.. so that's sorta cheating..

soundguy

 

[Johndeere3720]

Ype.. I'd also have to conclude that it is upside down.. looking at the upside down decal is a big giveaway.. plus the swept back angle of the spindle...


soundguy

Yep, its upside down.

 

[TigerfaninAR]

I tried it the other way before putting it all together and it didn't look right which probably meant it was correct. Oh well, son's football practice is over and off I go to flip it around.

 

[kebo]

One thing I see that I don't like is that there doesn't seem to be a washer underneath the pin that holds the tailwheel yoke in place. I think there needs to a large diameter washer under there so when you pick up the bush hog, the weight of the tail wheel is spread more evenly, and it will help the pin last longer. You can run it like without one for a while, but I would be looking for a washer asap. See the pic below, it's hard to see the washer on mine but it's there underneath the cotter pin.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I this do-it-yourself approach becoming the normal when buying a new piece of equipment. i just have not seen that around here or maybe I have not been looking,

 

[Soundguy]

some dealers assemble the mowers and then charge an assy fee.. some do it as a part of doing business.. some sell it on the pallate. I got my 10' mower on a pallate.. took about an hour to put together.. at least I know it was done right.


ditto on the washer under the cotterpin.

soundguy

 

[TigerfaninAR]

Made it back. Not only did I have it backwards, I had the wheel backwards. That's why I thought it wasn't right. Guess two wrongs didn't make a right.

As far as a washer, there is a big washer in the first picture, is that what you're talking about?

First time I've hooked up a PTO, that was a little troublesome but not too bad. I mowed for a couple hours until supper was calling me. Only thing now is I know I need a quick hitch because I'll be going back and forth between the cutter and box blade. That's not fun.

Thanks guys!:thumbsup:

 

[Soundguy]

save yer money.. the quick hitch is less of a time savings on implements with a pto hookup. Once you get the hang of it you can hitch and unhitch yer implements in under a minute. Just get used to where you need to back up to match the arms.. you can throw the fixed arm in first if needed, then use the adjustable one to help get connected..

soundguy