REEL MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Evergreen Turf Equipment, LLC • 1028 4
th
St. SW, Bldg. A • Auburn, Washington 98001 • caltrimmer.com
Mower Operation
4. Mowing (continued)
If striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove
wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for
damage. Repair damage before restarting engine.
Watch out for traffic when working near roadways.
Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or
other hidden hazards when using mower. Never
operate mower unless all guards are in place.
5. Turning
When approaching a sharp turn or repositioning to start
back on next cutting swath, pull the roller lift lever to
raise the roller off grass and stopping forward motion of
the mower. Push slightly downward on the handle to
relieve weight off the front casters, and turn mower.
6. Stopping
Disengage the clutch and stop engine before leaving
mower, emptying the grass catcher, before making
repairs, inspections or adjustments, and when
transporting.
Mower Maintenance
The following maintenance topics are general practices
that owners can do to keep the mower in good working
condition. For any service or repair issues beyond these,
it is recommended that the unit be inspected by an
Authorized California Trimmer Dealer.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme
conditions may require more frequent service
intervals. Engine components may become dirty or
plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or
other severe conditions.
DAILY INSPECTION (COMMERCIAL USE)
EVERY 8 HOURS (NON-COMMERCIAL USE)
Check engine oil level and air cleaner per the engine
manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Grease the reel blade shaft zerk fittings.
2. Grease the clutch forks by putting grease on the shaft
between the ends of the forks
3. Grease the zerk fittings on the rear wheels. On the
25" model also grease the steady rest (center drive
shaft support bracket)
4. Check shaft drive
and reel drive chain
tension, adjust if
necessary. These
chains should have
about 1/4" play.
Loosen the bolt for
the chain tensioner,
adjust the tension
and re-tighten bolt.
5. Check roller chain tension once each week. To
tighten roller chain raise the roller aligning the roller
shaft parallel to the drive shaft. This puts the roller at
the furthest point of movement. Loosen the u-bolts
and the set screw on each side then move the roller
back evenly until there is 1/2” vertical movement of
the chain. Make sure the roller spacing is even across
the back (with the yoke) and that the chain alignment
is straight to the shaft sprocket. Tighten the u-bolt and
set screws.
6. Lubricate all the drive chains with engine oil and
momentarily run the machine to spin off excess oil
before use.
7. Check to ensure that all guards are in place and are
tight before operating.
8. Replacement parts are available from Authorized
California Trimmer Dealers. Parts manuals are
IMPORTANT: Never use parts or accessories not
supplied by California Trimmer as they may
cause diminished performance or unforeseen
safety hazards.
