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REEL MOWER OPERATOR

’S MANUAL (RL205H/207H) 

Evergreen Turf Equipment

, LLC • 1028 4

th

 St. SW, Bldg. A 

• Auburn, Washington 98001 • caltrimmer.com

 

 

Assembly & Set-up (continued) 

4.  Attach the cable clips to secure the throttle cable to 

the upper and lower handles. 

Note: some units may 

require 1 or 2 cable clips depending on the cable 
length.

 

 

 

 
5. 

Attach the throttle cable wire to the engine’s throttle 
control bracket as shown. 
 

Briggs & Stratton 550 Engine 

(

Note: the air filter 

must be removed to gain access to the 
connection area

)

 

 

 

 
Honda GX120 Engine (

Note: the air filter must be 

removed to gain access to the connection area

 

NOTE: Before tightening the cable holder, push 
the cable so the throttle control is in the slow 
position as indicated on the engine. 

 
6.  Mount the grass catcher bail to the grass catcher. 

Attach the bail ends to the grass catcher using the flat 
washers and clevis pins provided 

Note: The bail has slightly different lengths on 
each side, so align with the engine hook to 
determine the proper position.  The grass catcher 
bin has three sets of mounting holes for the bail 
so an adjustment can be made according to the 
expected load or weight. 

 

 

The bottom of the grass catcher has 2 brackets 
designed to rest on the caster bracket.  

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Key Components 

The image below identifies key components of the 
California Trimmer Mower so take the time to familiarize 
yourself with them and their function. 

 

Summary of Contents for RL205HC

Page 1: ...Evergreen Turf Equipment LLC 1028 4th St SW Bldg A Auburn Washington 98001 caltrimmer com Precision Reel Mowers OPERATOR S MANUAL Models RL205H RL207H RL205HC RL207HC ...

Page 2: ...ts In addition to this manual the following are included California Trimmer Reel Lawnmower California Trimmer Product Registration Card Engine Owner s Manual Engine Emission System Warranty Upper Handle Assembly including clutch engagement lever and attached cable roller lift handle rod and fasteners to attach it to the lower handle Catcher Assembly including bail rod washers cotter pins for attac...

Page 3: ...ction area NOTE Before tightening the cable holder push the cable so the throttle control is in the slow position as indicated on the engine 6 Mount the grass catcher bail to the grass catcher Attach the bail ends to the grass catcher using the flat washers and clevis pins provided Note The bail has slightly different lengths on each side so align with the engine hook to determine the proper posit...

Page 4: ...lly Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment 2 Never allow children to operate mower 3 Never try to mow across steep terrain 4 Keep area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets 5 Never operate the mower without proper guards shields in place 6 Thoroughly train anyone using the mower Make sure all mower operators know the safety operati...

Page 5: ...ngagement occurs and release to stop Do not start the engine while squeezing clutch lever 2 Drive Roller Engagement The drive roller propels the unit when it is lowered on to the ground Once the engine is started and the clutch is engaged the drive roller will be rotating Always move the lift lever into the disengaged position when stopping Begin pushing the unit forward as the drive roller is low...

Page 6: ...blade has been adjusted at the factory and there is slight contact with bed knife Moisture in the grass provides lubrication for the reel blade Always disengage the clutch release the lever to stop the reel blade if not cutting grass for an extended period of time 4 Mowing The drive roller provides the mower s forward motion and the lift handle controls its contact with the ground The most effecti...

Page 7: ...y or plugged when operating in extreme heat dust or other severe conditions 1 ENGINE Check the oil level and air cleaner per the engine manufacturer s instructions 2 CLUTCH DRIVE SYSTEM The drive belt is a wear item so some adjustments will be needed to maintain optimum performance If there are any cracks splits or gouges in the belt replace it immediately Also check the idler bearings to verify t...

Page 8: ...unction Reinstall the cover and tighten 3 WHEELS SHAFTS CHAINS Grease the reel blade shaft the front caster wheels fittings and the fittings on the rear wheels Check shaft and reel drive chain lubricate if needed Check roller chain tension once each week To tighten raise the roller aligning the roller shaft parallel to the drive shaft This puts the roller at the furthest point of movement Loosen t...

Page 9: ...the reel increasing or decreasing the clearance and should be moved as evenly as possible Turning the adjuster clockwise reduces the clearance between the bed knife and reel blade while turning it counter clockwise increases the clearance When properly adjusted there should be slight contact between the reel blade and bed knife across the full width With the unit tipped back slightly and secured i...

Page 10: ...ty This warranty will cover only defects arising under normal usage and shall not apply nor will Evergreen Turf Equipment assume any responsibility if the failure was caused by the following 1 Operation of product without proper lubrication 2 Misuse abuse or negligence 3 Accident or physical damage 4 Repairs made by unauthorized parties and or with unauthorized parts 5 Improper unit set up or alte...

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