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BBM OUTLAW & OUTLAW EXTREME MODELS ZERO-TURN MOWER. Manual - part 4

 

 

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SECTION 6:

 TROUBLESHOOTING

6.1 

Q: How do I prevent an uneven cutting pattern and increase the quality of cut?

6.1  

A: Check tire pressure, check blade sharpness (replace blades or sharpen at least once 
per year or when needed), make sure blades are tightened properly, check spring and belt 
tension, check the underside of the deck to ensure the mower deck is free of grass build-up 
and debris, make sure your machine is at full throttle, and vary your mowing pattern each 
time you cut your grass.

6.2  

Q: What should I do if my mower won’t start?

6.2  

A: Check battery charge and connection (grounds), check your fuel (make sure fuel is less 
than 30 days old and contains no water), make sure your spark plug is in good condition 
and spark plug wire is attached, and make sure air filter is clean (a dirty filter makes it more 
difficult for the engine to draw air). Check the integrity of the 25 amp main fuse; also check 
for any bare wires and/or bad connections.

6.3 

Q: What should I do if the blades won’t engage?

6.3 

A: Make sure the safety switch is plugged in on the bottom of seat. Check the underside of 
the PTO engager to ensure the plug is secure at switch. 

6.4 

Q: What type of fuel is recommended for my mower?

6.4 

A: We recommend that you use a name brand fuel to ensure quality.  Use fuel with an octane 
rating near 87. Higher octane fuels offer no benefit. By law, E-15 fuel is not permitted. Usage 
of E-15 will result in premature engine failure.

6.5 

Q: Do you offer touch-up paint for your mowers?

6.5 

A: Touch-up paint is available. Contact your local dealer for more information.

6.6 

Q: How durable is the electric deck lift?

6.6 

A: The actuator which controls the deck height is designed for moving loads of up to 1000 
pounds and has a static holding capability which exceeds 3,000 pounds. Our ¼˝ deck weighs 
approximately 250 pounds which is only 25% of working capability.

6.7 Q: 

How do I clean my mower?

6.7 A: It is recommended that you use an air hose or blower to remove dust and debris from the 

mower, to ensure there is not a build up of grass on the mower deck and engine 

compartment, which could become a fire hazard. If you must wash the mower, 

ensure you run the engine to operating temp to dry water and engage the blades 

to spin off any standing water on the pulleys. Avoid spraying water onto electrical 

components and bearings, to prevent premature failure of these parts.

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SECTION 7:

 CONTROLS

7.1 

Ignition Switch—Bad Boy mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start. 
With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position and release key when engine starts. 
Switch will automatically return to he RUN position.

7.2 

Throttle Control—A cable is connected to the engine throttle for controlling engine speed. 
Move lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever backward to decrease engine rpm. 

7.3 

Choke Control—A cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke. When the lever is 
in the down position, the choke is in the off (run) position. When the lever is pulled up, the 
choke is in the on (start) position. Do not operate the machine in the on (start) position. 

7.4 

Blade Engage Switch—This switch engages the blades. Pull the switch up to engage; push 
the switch down to disengage. 

7.5 

Parking Brake—This lever engages the parking brake. Pull back fully to engage the parking 
brake; push forward to disengage. 

7.6 

Control Arms (not pictured)—These levers control the mower’s speed and direction (left-
right and forward-reverse). Pushing the arms to their outward-most position places the 
mower in neutral.

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.1

7.5

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SECTION 8:

 MOVING INOPERABLE MOWER

8.1  Do not tow machine. Use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting.

8.2  

8.3  

If it becomes necessary to move an inoperable mower, the drive transaxles are 

equipped with 

bypass valves that allow the drive tires to rotate freely. These bypass valves 

are located on top of the Outlaw’s transaxles and on the inner side of the Outlaw Extreme’s 
transaxles. Each require a quarter turn to allow for proper bypass.

8.4 

Your Bad Boy Mower Weighs: 

OUTLAW SERIES: 

1180—1310 lbs

*** Weights fluctuate with the addition of accessories. 

8.5 

As you can see by the weights of the machines, you shouldn’t ever try to push or pull a Bad 
Boy Mower by hand. This could cause serious bodily injury. 

Hopefully, you’ll never need to use this section of the manual. However, if you do, use 
extreme caution when moving machine!

SECTION 9:

 INSTRUMENTATION 

9 .1 

Electronic Hour Meter—Registers Hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. This meter 
records the cumulative time the engine is running. 

9 .2 

Oil Light—Alerts the user of a low oil level situation when lit. 

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SECTION 10:

 MOWER BLADE MAINTENANCE

10.1  Check mower blades after each use. This is essential for maintaining well-groomed turf. Keep 

the blades sharp. If a dull blade is used for cutting, the grass will tear rather than cut. This 
could damage the grass leaving a brown frayed top on the grass within a few hours. A dull 
blade will also require more power from the engine.

10.2  NEVER attempt to straighten a bent blade by heating. NEVER attempt to weld a cracked 

blade. The blades can break and cause serious injury or death.

10.3  NEVER work with blades while engine is running or deck clutch is engaged. 
10.4  ALWAYS place deck clutch in DISENGAGE position while performing maintenance. 
10.5  Use blocks when you MUST work under mower. 
10.6  ALWAYS wear thick gloves when handling blades.
10.7  ALWAYS check for blade damage if mower strikes rock, branch, or other objects that could 

potentially damage the blade.

(REMEMBER: NEVER CHECK BLADE WHILE ENGINE IS ON!

NEVER CHECK BLADES WHILE BLADES ARE ENGAGED!)

SECTION 11:

 

EQUIPMENT LUBRICATION

11.1  Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the blade control switch.
11.2  Move the motion control levers outward to the neutral position, engage parking brake, stop 

the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating 
position.

11.3  Grease Type: NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. 
11.4  Clean the grease fittings with a cloth. Scrape any paint off the front of the fitting(s).
11.5 Connect a grease gun to each fitting. 

Pump grease into the fitting until grease sepage is 

         observed. Be mindful of over-pressurization. Do not force the lever arm if there is strong 
         back pressure as this can lead to reduced life of the component(s).

  Wipe up excess grease.

11.6  Refer to service manual section for grease fitting locations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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