Operation & Maintenance Manual - [AU] KAW FR651V - 21.5HP - 42” SD

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Operation & Maintenance Manual for Bobcat mowing equipment, providing instructions and safety information for owners and operators. Includes model and serial number applicability for KAW FR651V (21.5HP, 42” SD) and related variants, plus California Proposition 65 warnings about engine exhaust chemicals. The manual emphasizes safe operation objectives, proper reading and understanding of controls, maintenance practices, lubrication and adjustments, and guidance to dealers for service and parts. A table of contents outlines sections on safety, controls, operation, maintenance charts, storage, adjustments, belt replacement, and specifications.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS & ACCESSORIES

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

SAFETY

LABELS

CONTROLS

PUSHING THE MACHINE

PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE CHART

MAINTENANCE RECORD

MAINTENANCE / STORAGE

ADJUSTMENTS

BELT REPLACEMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

Operation & Maintenance Manual 9992001(AU) KAW FR651V 21.5HP 42”SD S/N 999200100070 & Above 9992002(AU) KAW FR651V 21.5HP 48”SD S/N 999200200070 & Above 9992003(AU) KAW FR691V 23.5HP 52”SD S/N 999200300070 & Above 4178914enUS (06-20) (0) Printed in U.S.A. ©2020 Bobcat Company. All rights reserved. | ADVERTENCIA | | --- | | El estado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de este producto contienen productos quÍmicos que producencáncer, defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana. | | WARNING | | --- | | The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known tothe State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. | CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: [Cancer and Reproductive Harm-www. P65Warnings.com](Cancer and Reproductive Harm-www. P65Warnings.com) ADVERTENCIA: Cáncer y Dã[no Reproductivo-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov](no Reproductivo-www.P65Warnings.ca.gov) IMPORTANT! It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire. To acquire a spark arrestor for your unit, see your Dealer. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's information included with the machine. Labeled power ratings are supplied by the engine manufacturer in accordance with SAE testing and gross/net power rating standards (J1940, J1995, J1349) . IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Bobcat® product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operation & Maintenance Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these Operation & Maintenance Manual. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service. Your safe use of this product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the Operation & Maintenance Manual thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are. See a Bobcat dealer for any service or parts needed. Our service team ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from our products. You can trust our replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts. We design and build equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the Operation & Maintenance Manual, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You’ll always be glad you did. Bobcat Company One Bobcat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038 [www.Bobcat.com](www.Bobcat.com) TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................... PAGE REGULAR MAINTENANCE ITEMS & ACCESSORIES....................................................................................................... 2 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION.................................................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

FAQs

Which warning requirements are highlighted for California users?

The manual includes California Proposition 65 warnings stating that engine exhaust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and references California Public Resource Code Sections 4442 and 4443 regarding spark arrestor requirements.

What does the manual recommend for safe operation?

It recommends thoroughly studying the Operation & Maintenance Manual, learning proper operation of all controls, observing all safety precautions, following all instructions and warnings, and not removing or defeating safety features.

How should maintenance and service be handled?

It directs owners to read and follow lubrication and adjustment instructions, keep the machine in good repair for longest life, and contact a Bobcat dealer for any service or parts needed to maintain proper performance and safety.

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