Neuton CE 6.2 manual

Battery-Powered Mower w/Optional Attachments Safety & Operating Instructions Model: CE 6.2 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MA NUAL AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOWER.[...]

ii 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neuton power.com Thank You! Congratulations on your purchase of the NEUTON ® Battery-Powered Mower CE 6.2 – the Smart Mower for Small Lawns . The design of the NEUTON Mower CE 6.2 uses state-of-the -art Battery technology to make mowing your lawn as easy and enjoyable a s possible. If you have not already ordered[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s iii Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing th e NEUTON Mower CE 6.2 ................................................................................. ..... 1 About this Manual .................................................................................................[...]

iv 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Chapter 8: Troubl eshooting Tips ................................................................................................ ................. 41 Troubleshooting Table .......................................................................................................... ....................[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 1 Chapter 1: Introducing the NEUT ON Mo wer CE 6.2 Congratulations on purchasing you r new NEUTON Mower CE 6.2. The advanc ed technology built into your NEUTON Mower makes lawn care ea sy and enjoya ble, year after year. As you get to know your NEUTON Mower, you will discove[...]

2 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Conventions used in this Manual THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITU AT ION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RES ULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY . THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITU AT ION, WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RES ULT IN MINOR O R MODERATE INJURY . THIS INFORMATION IS IMPORTANT IN THE PROPER USE OF YOUR[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 3 Chapter 2: Impor tant Safety C onsidera tions We want you to enjoy years of sa fe and productive use from your NEUTON Battery-Powered Mower. We do not want you injured, so please take a few mo ments to read the following instr uctions for safely oper[...]

4 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Battery Operating Tips Label (237441) Battery Insertion Label (196021) Bagger WARNING Label (237451) Batter y Char g er WARNING Label (237521) The following Information labels are located on the Battery and the Battery slot e dge. The following WARNING label is located on the Bagger. The following WA[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 5 Pr otecting Y ourself and Those around Y ou Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aler t to the presence of child ren. Children are o ften attracted to the Mower and the activity of mowing or trimming. Never assume that children will rema[...]

6 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Pr eparing to Use Y our Mower or T rimmer • READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE MACHIN E AND IN THE MANUAL. BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS AND THE PROPER USE OF THE MOWER AND TRIMM ER BEFORE STARTING. • NEVER OPERATE THE NEUTON MOWER O R TRIMMER WITHOUT THE PROPER GUARD[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 7 Operating Y our Mower or T rimmer Safely Your Mower can operate as a Dischargi ng, Mulching, or Bagger Mower. Learn how to use the S ide Discharge Chute, Mulching Plug, and Rear Bagger as appropriate. • ALWAYS STOP THE MOTOR, WAIT FOR THE BLADE OR [...]

8 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.n eutonpower.com Handling the Batter y Safely • NEVER CHARGE THE LAWN MOWER BATTERY IN TH E RAIN OR IN WET CONDITIONS. • USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. U SE OF A DIFFERENT CHARGER MAY CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION. • EXERCISE CARE IN HANDLING THE BATTERY IN O RDER NOT TO SHORT-CIRCUIT IT WITH [...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 9 Chapter 3: Setting Up Y our NEUT ON Mower This chapter outli nes a few simple s teps needed to set up you r new Mower. B efore beginning assembly, it may be helpful to famil iarize yourself with the controls and features on you r Mower by reviewing t[...]

10 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Figure 1 NEUTON CE 6.2 Mowe r Side Discharge Chute (shown w/ Handle mounted) Bagge r Safety Ke y Battery Charge r Batter y Mulching Plug 36mm Wrench & 3/4” Wren c h[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 11 Assembling Y our NEUTON Mower To allow you to quickly begin using your NEUTON Mower, it shipped to you partially assembled. The assembly process is easy and does not require any special tools, know ledge, or strength. Assembling your NEUTON Mower ta[...]

12 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Step 2: Adjust the Handlebar Hei ght To keep the Mower from moving while you adjust the Handlebar, place your foot behind o ne of the wheels. 1. Push down on the Ha ndlebar Adjust Lever ( Figure 2 ) and fold the Handlebar up to a comfortable position for you, and then re lease the Lever. You can ch [...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instructions 13 Step 5: Attach the Side Di scharge Chute, Mul ching Plug, or Rear Ba gger Side Discharge Chute The Side Discharge Chute ( Figure 5 ) allows for proper discharg e of th e grass, which prev ents clogging. The Chute is shipped without the Handle so you will ha ve to install t[...]

14 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Rear Bagger The NEUTON Rear Bagger lets you cu t and catch your grass clippings, eliminating the need to rake. T he Rear Bagger eas ily attaches to the rear of the Mower ( Figure 7 ). The Bagger is sh ipped unassembled. The following instructions outline the steps necessary to assemble, install, and[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 15 Installing the Bagger 1. Raise the Discharge Guard on your Mower ( Figu re 10 ) and note the metal Support Rod at the rear of the Mower. 2. Grasp the Bagger by the Top Handle ( Figu re 11 ) and center it at the back of the Mower. 3. Align the Metal [...]

16 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Step 6: Insert the Battery after Being Fully Charged 1. Orient the Battery as shown in Figure 14a . Align the black side of the Battery with the side of the Mower housing where th e label reads “Insert Ba ttery with the black side along this edge.” NOTE: The indentations on the bottom of the Bat[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 17 Your Fully Assemb led NEUTON Mower Figure 15 Cutting Height Lever (under Cover) A ccess Cove r Safety Key Slot (under Cover) Power/Mode Switch Status Indicator Light Control Ba r Start Knob Handlebar A djust Lever (1 each side) Trimmer Port (Optiona[...]

18 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Contr ols and Featur es Make certain that you are familia r with the Controls, Parts, and op eration of your NEUTON CE 6.2 Mower before using it. ⇒ Analog Voltage Gauge The Analog Voltage Gauge indicat es the amount of Ba ttery life remaining. Th e yellow area i ndicates acceptable voltage whereas[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 19 ⇒ Status Indicator Light The green Status Indicator Light on the Lower Crossbar ( Figure 16 ) lights up when you install a charged Battery and insert the Safety Key. NOTE: A green Status Indicator Light does not guarantee that the Battery is fully[...]

20 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com ⇒ Analog Voltage Gauge The Analog Voltage Gauge ( Figure 19 ) indicates the amount of Battery life remaining. The yellow area indicates acceptable voltage whereas the red area indicates low voltage. You should raise the Cutting Height or mow slower if the gauge mo mentarily drops into the red area[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 21 Neuton CE 6.2 Pr oduct Specifications M o t o r RPM 3800 Tip Speed 18,000 ft./min. A M P I d l e 5 – 6 A M P C u t t i n g 1 0 – 1 2 Size 750W, 36V DC/50 Amp Noise Under 80 Decibels C o n t r o l s Start/Stop Safety Control Bar Shape Ergonom ica[...]

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NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - S a f e t y & O p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s 23 Chapter 4: Opera ting Y our NEUT ON Mow er This chapter explains how to Start, Stop, and adjust the Cutting Height of your Mower. NOTE: If the Mower Battery is no t fully charged or if you are unpacking a new Mower for the f irst time, read “Chapt[...]

24 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Adjusting the Cutting Height Using the Cutting Height Lever located under the Access Cover ( Figure 20 ), adjust the Cutting Height so that you cut off only one (1) to two (2) inc hes of grass at a time. 1. Open the Access Cover and remove the Safety Key. 2. Make sure all four (4) Wheels are level. [...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 25 Star ting the Motor and Engaging the Blade • STARTING, STOPPING, AND RESTARTING AN ELECTR IC MOTOR REP EATEDLY WITHIN A FEW SECONDS CAN GENERATE A GREAT DEAL OF HEAT AND DAMAGE THE MOTOR. TO PROTECT THE LIFE OF YOUR NEUTON MOWER, ALWA YS WAIT AT LEAST FIVE ( 5 ) SECONDS[...]

26 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Stopping the Motor and Blade Simply releasing the orange Cont rol Bar stops the Motor and Blade. THE BLADE CONTINUES TO ROTATE FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER YOU SHUT OFF THE MOTOR. When Finished Mowing • Remove the Safety K ey when the Mower is unattended. • Remember to recharge the Batt ery after eac[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 27 Chapter 5: Charging and Caring f o r the Battery BEFORE CHARGING THE BATTERY, READ ALL INSTRU CTIONS AND CAUTIONARY MARKINGS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON YOUR MOWER. DO NOT OPER ATE YOUR MO WER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED.[...]

28 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Char ging the Batter y You must charge the Batter y before using your Mower for the first time a nd after every use. You can charge the Battery i n or out of the Mower. The p e rformance of your Mower is the same, regardless of which charging method you choose. WHILE THE BATTERY IN YOUR MOWER WAS CH[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 29 Char ging with the Battery out of the Mower 1. Remove the Battery from the Mower. 2. Remove the Protective Plug from the Charger Receptacle on the Battery and plug in the round Charger Connector ( Figu re 25 ). 3. Plug the Charger into a s tandard 110V wall outlet. T he R[...]

30 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Rechar ging to Full Char ge for Off-Season Storage IF A DEPLETED BATTERY IS STORED, THE CHARGING CAPACITY OF THE BATT ERY MIGHT DECREASE. When storing th e Battery for periods up to six (6 ) months, Neuton, Inc. recommends that you le ave the Battery on the Charger . It is importa nt that the Ba tte[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 31 Caring for the Batter y You can lengthen the life of your Batter y by following some simple guidelines. • Always charge the Battery inside in a gar age or other covered area where i t will be dry and protected from the weather. • Only charge the Battery when th e temp[...]

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NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 33 Chapter 6: Optional A ttachmen ts You can purchase Optional Attachments for your NE UTON Mower. To order any of these Optional Attachments, please visit our website at www.neu tonpower.com or call Neuton, Inc. Toll Free 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661). Your NEUTON Mower shipped[...]

34 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Blade Sharpener The NEUTON Blade Sharpener ( Figure 2 8 ) is a very us eful hand-held sharp ener. 1. Remove the Blade and secure it in a vise. 2. Position the carbide in sert of the Sharpene r, which has a “-“ sign, against the edge to be sharpened. 3. Press down firmly and pull the Sharpener fr[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 35 Chapter 7: Ser vicing and Storing Y our NEUT ON Mow er This chapter explains how to clean your Mower; change, sharpen, and balance the Blade; a nd store your Mower for long term. Ser vicing Y our Mower • NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WITH TH E MOTOR RUNNING. ALWAYS [...]

36 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Cleaning Y our Mower Periodically clean your Mower to ensure peak perfor mance. BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING CLEANING PR OCEDURES, REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY AND BATTERY TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Supplies Needed: • Clean, damp cloth or sponge • Mild soap or detergent (if ne eded) • Soft ny[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 37 • USE ONLY LUBRICANTS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE WI TH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS WD-40®. • NEVER USE SILICONE OR GRAPHITE BASED LUBRICANTS. 1. Spray a small amount of WD-40® or simila r lubri cant on a pa per towel or c lean clot h. 2. Clean both sides all along the to[...]

38 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com 1. Remove the Safety K ey and the Batt ery. If you ar e charging the Battery in the Mower, first disconnec t the Charger from the elec trical (wall) outlet . 2. While holding the Handlebar (as if you were mowing ) turn the Mower over on its right side to e xpose the Blade. 3. Place the 36mm Wrench o[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 39 Balancing the Blade An out-of-balance Blade causes yo ur machine to vibrate excessively. Excessive vibration may cause damage to the Mower, esp ecially the Motor. Because you are removing metal fr om the Blade, make sure to remo ve an equal amou nt from each end to keep t[...]

40 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Storing Y our NEUTON Mower ALWAYS STOP THE MOTOR, WAIT FO R THE BLADE TO STOP MOVING, REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY AND REMOVE THE BATTERY T O PREVENT A CCIDENTAL STARTING DURING STORAGE. Whether you store the Mower for a short or long pe riod, always remember th ese important guidelines: • Always store t[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 41 Chapter 8: T roubleshooting T ips Most difficulties are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Ta ble for common p roblems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor adj ustments, visit our website at www.neutonpower.c[...]

42 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com ALWAYS REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY AND BATTE RY BEFORE P ERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, MAINTENANCE, OR REPAIRS TO YOUR MOWER. P ROBLEM C ORRECTIVE A CTION The Mower runs, but the cutting performance is unsatisfactory, or there is a loss of power. ⇒ The Battery was probably not at full charge prior to Mowin[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 43 Chapter 9: Optional MA 3.6 T rimmer and MA 5.6 Striper Roller This chapter explains the sa fe operation, use, and maintenance of the MA 3.6 Trimmer and MA 5.6 Striper Roller. Please read this entire chapter before att aching a nd using the Trimmer a nd Stripe r Roller. Sa[...]

44 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Operating Y our T rimmer Safely Before operating your Trimmer, please review “Chapter 2 : Important Safety Considerations” . T rimming on Slopes Safely Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accide nts, which can result in se vere injury. All slopes require caution. If you feel uneas[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 45 Attaching, Removing and Using the T rimmer Attaching and removing the Trimmer is quick a nd easy. ALWAYS REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY BEFORE ATTACH ING, REMOVING, OR A DJUSTING THE TRIMMER. Attaching the Trimmer 1. Adjust the Mower Cutting Height Lever to position 4; thi s sets [...]

46 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Figure 35 Figure 36 Adjusting the T rimmer Head Before adjusting the Trimmer, you must fi rst decide to Edge or Trim your lawn. To set the Trimmer Head for edging or trimming, pu sh in the Trimm er Head Adjustment Button on top of the Trimmer and rotate the T rimmer Head to the Trim or Edge po sitio[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 47 Star ting the T rimmer The Battery in the NEUTON Mower powers the Trimmer, making the cutting cord s pin. Make sure the Battery has a full charge bef ore you begin. • STARTING, STOPPING, AND RESTARTING AN ELECTR IC MOTOR REP EATEDLY WITHIN A FEW SECONDS CAN GENERATE A G[...]

48 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Advancing the Cor d Each time the Trimmer starts or comes to a complete stop, the Tr immer’s Cutting Cord automatically advances and cuts itself to 5-1/ 2" resultin g in an eleven (11 ) inch cutting sw ath. You can also manually advance the Cord. 1. Release the orange Control Bar to stop the [...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 49 Maintaining and Storing the NEUTON T rimmer This section explains how to clean and store the Trimmer, replace the Spool , a nd change th e Spool Housing. ALWAYS REMOVE THE SAFETY KEY BEFORE REMOVI NG THE TRIMMER FROM THE MO WER, PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, MAINTENANCE, SP[...]

50 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Cleaning the T rimmer Periodically clean the Trimmer to ensure peak performance. Supplies Needed: • Clean, damp cloth or sponge • Mild soap or detergent (if ne eded) • Soft nylon brush (if neede d) 1. Remove the Safety K ey and remove th e Trimmer from t he Mower. 2. Using a damp clot h or spo[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 51 Tool and Supplies Neede d: • Bag of fine sand • Funnel • Hammer (optional) 1. Install one (1) of the two (2) End Caps (found in a plastic bag stapled arou nd a Hook Arm) in one end of the Roller ( Figure 43 ). The End Cap fits snugly so y ou may have to gently tap i[...]

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NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 53 Chapter 10: P ar ts Lists, Schematic Diagr ams, and W arranty Par ts List - NEUTON CE 6.2 Mower NOTE: Part numbers li sted are a vailable through Neuton, Inc . Item # Descripti on Qty Part # Item # Description Qty Part # 1 Spring, Battery Pack Cov er (small) 1 240821 19 B[...]

54 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Item # Description Qty Part # Item # Description Qty Part # 36 Contact, Electrical, CU Connector 2 176101 53 Spring, Extension 1 240971 37 Nut 2 240941 54 Nut, Connector 4 176411 38 Screw 1 240141 55 Axle, Rear 1 238721 39 Washer 1 196701 56 Plate, Rear Axle, Metal (Right) 1 238781 40 Label, Seria l[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 55 Item # Description Qty Part # Item # Description Qty Part # 65 Axle, Front 1 238681 82 Bar, Control, Orange 1 66-70 Left Front Wheel Replacement Kit 1 250091 83 Spring, Control Bar 2 66 Wheel Assembly, Front, Lef t 1 238641 84 Screw, 4mm x 6mm 1 67 Bearing, POM 2 243711 8[...]

56 1-866- NEUTON1 (638-8661 ) www.neutonpower.com Item # Description Qty Part # Item # Description Qty Part # 101 Washer, Lock w/Cap 2 120 Mesh, Bagger 1 240071 102 Guide, Cabl e 1 121 Flap, Rear 1 239601 103 Nut, Connec tor, Small 2 122 Bar, Rear Flap 1 238611 104 Nut, Connec tor, Big 2 123 Plug, Mulching 1 238811 105 Button, Heig ht Adjustment of[...]

NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 57 Schematic Diagrams - NEUTON CE 6.2 Mower 080111[...]

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NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instruction s 59 Par ts List - Optional MA 3.6 T rimmer NOTE: Part numbers li sted are a vailable through Neuton, Inc . Item # Description Qty Part # 1 MA 3.6 Trimmer w/o Cutter Head 1 240101 2 - 4 Cutter Head Assembly 1 177051 2 Housing, Cartridge 1 195891 3 Spool w/Cord 1 177221 4 Cover[...]

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NEUTON EM 5.1 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operatin g Instructions 53 2-Year Limited Warranty Terms and Conditions The NEUTON ® CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower is warranted fo r tw o (2) years, one (1) year for the NEUTON ® Attachments and Accessories, against defects in materials or workmanship when put to personal resid ential household us[...]

Neuton, Inc. 75 MEIGS ROAD, P.O. BOX 25, VERGENNES, VERMONT 05491 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661) • www.neutonpower.com ©2008 Neuton, Inc. 240481 Daily Checklist for your NEUTON Mower To help maintain your NEUTON Mower f or opti mum performance , we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine. [ ] BATTERY: Make sure the Battery h[...]