BlueBird S22S6DA-968999681 User Manual
Operators Manual
PR18S6FA / 968999678
PR22S6FA / 968999680
S22S6DA / 968999681
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Operating Instructions
Lawn Dethatcher
with supplement for accessories
INTRODUCTION ......................................................4
USE ....................................................................4
INSURE YOUR MACHINE .................................4
GOOD SERVICE ................................................4
SERIAL NUMBER...............................................4
SYMBOLS AND DECALS ........................................5
LOCATION OF DECALS ....................................6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................8
GENERAL USE ..................................................8
PREP ARATIONS ..............................................10
RUNNING .........................................................11
MOVEMENT/TRANSPORT ..............................12
STORAGE ........................................................12
CHILDREN .......................................................12
FUEL SYSTEM .................................................13
MAINTENANCE ................................................14
MODELS...... ...........................................................15
CONTROLS ............................................................16
OPERATION ...........................................................19
BEFORE YOU STAR T ......................................19
STARTING ........................................................19
FINISHING ........................................................19
MAINTENANCE ................................................20
TWO MINUTE RULE ........................................25
CLEANING AND WASHING .............................25
LUBRICATION ..................................................26
LUBRICATION SCHEDULE .............................26
GENERAL .........................................................26
TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................28
STORAGE ..............................................................29
WINTER STORAGE .........................................29
SERVICE ................................................................29
TECHNICAL DATA .................................................30
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ................................33
SERVICE JOURNAL ..............................................34
MAIN COMPONENTS ......................................16
ENGINE ............................................................17
CUTTING UNIT ................................................17
BLADE VERSATILITY ......................................18
©2007 BlueBird. All Rights Reserved.
Beatrice, NE. Printed in U.S.A.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations
Thank you for purchasing a BlueBird lawn care product. Through your confi dence in us, you have chosen an
exceptionally high quality product.
This manual is a valuable document. It describes your new BlueBird machine. Read the manual carefully before
attempting to use the machine. Following the instructions (use, service, maintenance, etc.) can considerably
increase the lifespan of your machine and even increase its resale value. Please contact your dealer for more
information.
If you sell your BlueBird machine, make sure to give the operator’s manual to the new owner.
Use
The dethatcher is used to remove the layer of thatch and surface-treat lawns, i.e. power-raking, de-mossing and
collecting thatch in the form of old grass or moss. With an attachment, it can even be used for seeding, both in
initial sowing or overseeding.
Insure your machine
Contact your insurance company to check on insurance coverage for your new machine. You should have allinclusive insurance for liability, fi re, damage and theft.
Good service
BlueBird’s products are sold all over the world and only in specialized retail trade with complete service. This
ensures that you as a customer get only the best support and service. Before the machine was delivered it
underwent inspection and was adjusted by your dealer. When you need spare parts or support in service
questions, guarantee issues, etc., please consult the following professional:
This Operator’s Manual belongs to machine with
serial number:
Engine
number:
Serial number
The machine’s serial number can be found on the printed plate attached to the rear side panel of the machine.
The plate includes the following information:
• The machine’s type designation (MODEL).
• The machine’s serial number (S/N).
Please state the type designation and serial number when ordering spare parts.
The engine’s serial number is punched in the crankcase above the oil drainage screw.
The engine type is specifi ed on the crankcase under the air fi lter but also appears on the decal on the starter.
Please state engine serial number and type when ordering replacement engine parts.
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SYMBOLS AND DECALS
WARNING!
Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx.
Used in this publication to notify the reader of a
personal injury, particularly if the reader
risk of
should neglect to follow instructions given in the
manual.
Decals
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Xxxx xxx xxxx xx xxxx x xxxx.
Used in this publication to notify the reader of a
material damage, particularly if the reader
risk of
should neglect to follow instructions given in the
manual.
Used also when there is a potential for misuse or
misassembly.
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1. BlueBird logo
2. Model designation PR18
3. Model designation PR22
4. Height setting
5. Seeder Dial
6. DANGER watch your feet
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8. Warning for carbon monoxide
9. Open/Close (Seedbox)
10. Caution graphics
11. Warning for bagger
12. Handle folding instructions
13. BlueBird logo
7. Seed application chart
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Location of decals
SYMBOLS AND DECALS
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1. BlueBird logo
2. Model designation PR18
3. Model designation PR22
4. Height setting
5. Seeder Dial
6. DANGER watch your feet
7. Seed application chart
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8. Warning for carbon monoxide
9. Open/Close (Seedbox)
10. Caution graphics
11. Warning for bagger
12. Handle folding instructions
13. BlueBird logo
Instructions
SYMBOLS AND DECALS
Decal 7
Seed application chart
Values are approximate; quantities of seed depend on
the speed at which the machine is run. Faster running
speed results in sparser sowing.
Preparing the lawn
• Cut the grass to approximately 1-1.5 cm (½")
shorter than normal.
• Do not water before sowing.
• Remove the layer of old grass cuttings (thatch).
• Aerate the lawn with a ground aerator of the coring
type.
• Fertilize the lawn.
Seed application recommendations
• For best results, sow in two directions with a 45°
angle between.
• Water generously immediately afterward and
continue watering moderately for 10–14 days to
keep the soil moist.
• After germination, water sporadically to encourage
root growth.
Decal 8
Warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
considered by the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The
engine emits carbon monoxide, which is a colorless,
poisonous gas. Do not use the machine in enclosed
spaces.
Decal 10
Important information
Read and make sure you understand the Operator’s
Manual before use or maintenance.
To obtain a replacement manual, please contact your
dealer.
Observe all safety instructions; otherwise you may
injure yourself or others around you.
Make sure that the machine is in serviceable condition
prior to use.
Make sure that all protective devices are in place when
the machine is in use.
Stop the engine and wait until all machine movement
comes to a standstill before service, adjustment or
cleaning.
Do not run the engine in poorly ventilated spaces.
Make sure nobody is in the vicinity of the machine
before starting and during use.
Avoid slopes that are too steep to use the machine
safely.
Clear any debris from the lawn prior to use.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General use
The object of this manual is to help you use your
BlueBird machine more safely and to give you
information about how to maintain your machine.
Please read the manual carefully before attempting to
use the machine.
If after reading the operator’s manual you are still
unsure about the safety risks associated with use of
the machine, you should not use the machine. Please
contact your dealer for more information.
These safety instructions only address the basics
for safe use. It would be impossible in the safety
instructions to describe all possible risk situations
that could arise when using the machine. You can,
however, prevent accidents by always using common
sense.
To obtain extra copies of the operator’s manual, please
contact your dealer.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not use the machine until you have
read the operator’s manual carefully
and understand the instructions given.
All maintenance work or adjustments
not described in this manual must be
performed by an authorized BlueBird
service workshop.
WARNING!
Under no circumstances may the original
design of the machine be modifi ed without
written approval from the manufacturer.
Such modifications not only affect the
performance and durability of the machine
but may even pose a safety risk for users
and those in the vicinity. Unauthorized
modifi cations to the design of the machine
may absolve the manufacturer from liability
for any resulting personal injury or property
damage. Modifying the machine without
written approval from the manufacturer may
void the guarantee.
• Read this manual carefully and make sure
you understand it before using the machine or
performing any maintenance. If the user cannot
read this manual, it is the responsibility of the
machine owner to explain the contents to the user.
• Follow all safety instructions. Failure to do so may
result in injury to yourself or others.
• Accident prevention regulations, other general
safety regulations, occupational safety rules and
traffi c regulations must be followed without fail.
• All users shall be trained in use of the machine.
The owner is responsible for training users.
• Engage an authorized BlueBird workshop for all
service and repairs not described in this manual.
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8011-040
Read this manual carefully before starting the machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• BlueBird original spare parts are designed and
specifi ed to maintain high quality and correct fi t
for optimal durability and lifespan. From a safety
point of view, you should only use BlueBird original
spare parts.
• Check that all safety decals are in place. See the
chapter ”Symbols and decals”.
• Learn how to use the machine and its controls
safely and learn to recognize the safety decals.
• Only use the machine for sowing and dethatching
lawns. It is not intended for any other use.
WARNING!
The engine can become very hot. To
avoid being burned, you must turn off
the engine and wait until all parts have
cooled before touching the engine.
• Check that the machine is in serviceable condition
prior to use; see the chapter ”Maintenance/
Maintenance schedule”.
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other well-lit
conditions. Keep the machine a safe distance from
holes or other irregularities in the ground. Pay
attention to other possible risks.
• Only allow the machine to be used by adults who
are familiar with its use.
• Never allow children or persons not trained in the
use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws
may regulate the age of the user.
• People and animals can distract you causing you
to lose control of the machine. For this reason, you
should always concentrate and focus on the task
at hand.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with the
engine running.
• Make sure that other people are nearby when you
are using the machine so that you can call for help
should an emergency arise.
WARNING!
Overexposure to vibration may lead to
circulatory or nerve damage, particularly
in people who have impaired circulation.
Contact your doctor if you experience
symptoms that could have been caused
by overexposure to vibration. Examples
of common symptoms include numbness,
pain, muscle weakness, change of
skin color or an uncomfortable feeling
of tingling. These symptoms appear
most frequently in the fi ngers, hands or
wrists.
• The machine is tested and approved only with the
equipment originally provided or recommended by
the manufacturer.
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Preparations
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure that you always have fi rst aid
equipment at hand when using the machine.
• Make sure nobody else is in the vicinity of the
machine when you start the engine, engage the
drive or run the machine.
• Make sure animals and people maintain a safe
distance from the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and thrown out.
• Find and locate all fi xed objects in the ground,
such as sprinkler systems, poles, water valves,
bases for washing lines, etc. Be certain to check
for hidden electrical cables or similar in the surface
of the lawn. Always run the machine around these
objects. Never intentionally run the machine over
foreign objects.
• Make sure all guard plates and protective cowlings
are in place and intact when using the machine.
• Makes sure no clothing, long hair or jewelry can
catch in moving machine parts.
WARNING!
Always use approved protective clothing
and approved protective equipment
when using the machine. Protective
clothing and protective equipment
cannot eliminate the risk of accidents,
but wearing proper clothing and the
correct equipment will reduce the degree
of injury should an accident occur. Ask
your dealer about approved protective
clothing and approved protective
equipment recommended by BlueBird.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or protective boots with
anti-slip and preferably with steel toes.
• Wear approved ear-protection when running the
machine. Ask your dealer about approved earprotection.
8011-198
8011-670
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Running
• Do not use the machine on grades of more than
20°. We recommend working across slopes rather
than up and down. This will yield a more even
result. Do not leave the machine standing on a
slope unattended.
• Do not use the machine if you are tired, if you
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other
drugs or medication that can affect your vision,
judgment or co-ordination.
• Never use the machine indoors or in spaces
lacking proper ventilation.
• Do not use the machine on any surface other than
grass.
• Make sure you have a proper foothold when using
the machine, particularly when backing. Walk,
don’t run. Never work on wet grass. Poor traction
may cause you to slip.
• Keep your hands and feet away from moving
parts.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the work
tools.
• Slow down and be especially careful on
slopes. Make sure to run the machine in the
recommended direction on slopes. Be careful
when working close to sudden changes in level.
• Smoking, open fl ames or sparks in the vicinity of
the machine are strictly forbidden. Gasoline is
extremely fl ammable and carelessness in handling
can result in personal injury or fi re.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or
into anything. If necessary, make repairs before
beginning again.
• Whatever happens, you should always park the
machine on even ground, disengage the drive,
turn off the engine and wait until all moving parts
have stopped before leaving the operating position
behind the machine.
8011-041-1
The engine exhaust is poisonous. Never run the engine
indoors.
8011-091
Keep your hands and feet away from moving parts.
8011-289-1
Smoking near the machine is strictly prohibited.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents
and certain vehicle components contain
or emit chemicals considered to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. The engine emits carbon monoxide,
which is a colorless, poisonous gas. Do
not use the machine in enclosed spaces.
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