Ybravo BRAVO 21 BBC Assembly Manual

BRAVO 21 ASSEMBLY

13mm

10mm

DIFFICULTY LEVEL - 3

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345

Novice

Journeyman

15 to 25 Min

Before working - always follow all

instructions and warnings described in
the Operator’s Manuals for this mower.

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BBC version

SERVICE TIPS

UNPACKING:

Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check that
you have the following items:

Upper Handle complete
(2) Lower Handle tubes
Mower Bag and Mulch Plug (installed on the mower)
Tool kit
Honda engine Owner’s Manual
Bravo 21 Operator’s Manual.

NOTICE:

If you are missing any of these items or if you are unsure
of how to properly assemble this mower please contact:
[e-mail] by e-mail or by phone: 1.888.ybravo.1
(1.888.927.2861)

Tools needed for assembly:
10mm wrench
13mm wrench
Philips screwdriver

STEP 1

Install the red handle tubes to the mower with the M8 carriage
screws. Do not tighten the nuts. There are three holes for the
upper clamp to enable height adjustment. A good starting point
is the middle hole for a medium height setting.

Updated: 08/2009

STEP 2

Slide the upper handle assembly into the two lower tubes.
Insert the two carriage screws and use one square washer on
each side of the handle tube.

STEP 3

To simplify the alignment of the handle, install the grass catcher.
Tighten the screws in the following order:
1 - Tighten the two screws on the right side tube clamps
2 - Align the left tube with the catcher (same as the right side)
and tighten the lower clamps.
3 - Tighten the upper screws that attaches the handle assembly
to the tubes.

Install the nuts nger

tight. Tighten com­pletely in step 3.

Install the right side front
screw and insert the
mulch plug to hold the
screw during installation.

SERVICE TIPS

Choke

Full Throttle

Idle Throttle

Engine Off
(BBC version)

OK

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STEP 4
Insert the throttle cable inside the left handle tube. The cable
will come out at the bottom of the tube. Install the throttle cable
to the engine per the illustration. Install the edge of the cable
sheath in line with the edge of the clamp as illustrated.

Place the throttle cable
in the upper hole

Place the throttle cable
sheath at the edge of
the clamp.

STEP 5

Verify that the throttle control is adjusted properly as follows:

- Move the throttle control to the Full Throttle position.

Place the throttle cable
below the screw

STEP 6

Install the BBC (Blade Brake Clutch) cable to the hook on the
BBC mechanism on the control panel. Pull in the cable sheath
and insert it into the hole in the control panel.

It is important to understand the function of the BBC system
before operating the mower. Follow the instructions in the Op­erator’s Manual.

STEP 7

To assist with the installation of the drive cable to the lower
control bar push the control bar past the spring lock (1) that nor­mally retains the control bar in a comfortable operating position.

- In the full throttle position the two arms at the throttle
mechanism on the engine should touch as illustrated below.

Following these steps for the throttle adjustment will ensure
that the Honda engine performs properly.

The engine speed is adjusted to 3100 RPM at the factory.

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Insert the end of the spring into the hole (2) in the control bar.

- Pull back on the cable adjustment knob and insert into the slot
of the control panel.

- Pull up on the control bar to check the function.

- Make the adjustment to the knob on the drive cable during
operation

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