Task Force 26053 Operator's Manual

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ITEM / ARTICULO # 227683

20 in. REEL MOWER

MODEL / MODELO #26053

CAUTION - FOR YOUR SAFETY

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AD YOUR OPERATOR’S MANUAL COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING
EQUIPMEN
AND IN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USE.

NOTICE: On the nameplate of your machine you will find the serial number and MFG date code of your unit.

Please record these numbers on this manual cover for future service reference.

MFG. DATE ________ PURCHASE DATE: _________

TO SET UP OR OPERATE YOUR NEW REEL MOWER, ALL OPERATORS OF THIS

T SHOULD READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY RULES PRINTED ON THE MACHINE

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer

service department at 1-800-444-6742, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., EST, Monday-Thursday,

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.,

EST, Friday.

PRINTED IN CHINA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY INFORMATION

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

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CHECKING THE ADJUSTMENTS

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
PARTS DIAGRAM

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

20 IN. REEL MOWER

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel. Although a motor does not power this mower, when the wheels turn

reel spins and can cut.

the
Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
Do

not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing sandals.

lk behind, never run, while using reel mower. Always make sure of your footing when using this reel mower.

Wa

intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower

Never
mec

hanisms.

Make

sure your reel mower is in a safe operating condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if damaged.

act customer service or have the reel mower repaired by a qualified repair service provider before using.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

General Care:

Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation of your mower.
To avoid damage to the mower or cutting blades, keep the area to be mowed free from any debris.
For best results, regularly apply oil or lubricant to the mower’s cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.

Sharpening the cutting blades:

1. Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front edge of the reel blades.

2.

Adjust the cutter bar so that the blade has light but firm contact across the full width of the cutter bar.

Caution: Do not overtighten the adjusting screws, as this could damage the cutter bar. Tighten both screws
duri

ng final adjustment.

3. Turn the reel blades backwards until the front edge of the cutter bar blade is polished.

NOTE: Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.

E: Use industrial or valve lapping compound between 100 and 240 grit. Lubricate the axle and pinion with a light film

NOT

wheel bearing grease.

of

Cleaning and Storage:

1. Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth before storing. Do not use water, solvents
polishes.

or

2.

Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area.

WARNING: Do not place hands in the mower near blades. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area,
remove

3.

Store the mower in a dry place. Do not place other objects on top of the mower during storage.

using a wood or plastic cleaning tool appropriate for the cleaning of the blades.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and compare parts with parts list below.
Note:

• Carefully remove the parts from the box.

• Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

• Do not discard the packing material until all parts are examined.

• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-444-6742 for assistance.

PACKING LIST
1-Top handle,
2-Center handle pieces,
2-Lower handle pieces,
8-Knobs,
8-Bolts,
8-Washers,
1-Reel mower body

1

7

14

8

2

6

7

1. Top handle

2. Center ha
Left lower handle

3.
Right lower handle

4.
Foam grip

5.

3/8 in. bolts

6.

1-

Flat washer

7.

8.

Wing nut

Tools Required

Pliers (Not in

ndle pieces

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d)

7

6

3

7

8

4

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ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE: (Fig.1)

NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts until assembly is complete.

1. Insert the two center handle pieces (2) into the left and right side of the top handle (1) and secure with two
1-3/8in. bolt

2. Connect the right lower handle (4) with the left lower handle (3) and secure with two 1-3/8in. bolts (6), flat
washer (7) and wing nuts

3. Attach the top handle subassembly previously assembled, to the lower handle subassembly using four
1-3/8in. bolts (6),flat washer (7) and wing nuts (8) provided.

4. Tighten all the wing nuts on the joints of the handle assembly.

s (6) , flat washer (7) and wing nuts (8) provided.

(8) provided.

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Fig. 1

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