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Great Dane
GSRKA1934S
201018 10/02/2007
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Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been pro- vided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your produc
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SAFETY LABELS S/N Safety-Alert Symbol The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety DATE OF PURCHASE: hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages _________________________________
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SAFETY LABELS WARNING (B) To avoid injury from rotating belts, keep all shields and guards in place. F G J DANGER (C) To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck H edge. I CAUTION: (F) DANGER (D) Before operating read operators manual and safety instruc- To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects, tions. stay clear of deck edge and keep others away. Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. CAUTION: HELP AVOID INJURY (G) • Operator traini
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SAFETY gine has been certified with the United States Environmen- tal Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). The emissions warranty applies only to those engines mar- keted by Great Dane that have been certified by the EPA CAUTION (H) and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in Be safe! To avoid a fire hazard remove all leaves, grass off-road mobile equipment. and debris from engine, hydro pumps and motors, pulleys, belts, hoses, engine deck and cut
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SAFETY the job. Only use accessories and attachments ap- away. proved by the manufacturer. • Slow down and use caution when making turns and • Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mow- glasses and hearing protection. Long hair, loose cloth- ing. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing ing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. roadways. • Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used • Be aware of the mower dis
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SAFETY Parking Safely PROTECT CHILDREN! 1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. 2. Disengage mower blades. 3. Lock the park brake. 4. Stop the engine. 5. Remove the key. 6. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s station. 7. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped. 8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the spark plug wire (for gasoline engines) before servicing the machine. ROTATING BLADES ARE DANGEROUS! • Death or s
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SAFETY • Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to 100 hours of operation. stop or shift while on a slope. • Wheel hardware must be tightened to specified torque • Do not mow or operate machine on wet grass. Tires using the proper procedure anytime it is loosened. may lose traction. • • • Tires may lose traction on slopes Wear Appropriate Clothing even though the brakes are functioning properly. • Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side • Avoid starting, stopping or tur
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SAFETY ommended parts, when necessary. Grass catcher com- clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled ponents are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration near machine, do not attempt to start the engine but which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be move the machine away from the area of spillage. thrown. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors • Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attach- have dissipated. ment bolts, to be sure the eq
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OPERATING B C Operating H D Daily Operating Checklist F I Make sure all necessary guards and shields are safely J G A K and securely attached. Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts. Remove mower deck belt shields. Clean grass and debris from belt area. Remove grass and debris from machine and mower E deck. Remove grass and debris from operator station foot plate, pump drive belt compartment, hydraulic pump L and pump mounting plate. Test park brake. H Test safety systems.
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OPERATING A-Free-Wheeling Valves CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before adjusting cut- ting height, stop engine and lock the park Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely brake. 1. Check tire pressure. Inflate front caster wheels to 172- 207 CPA (25-30 psi). Inflate rear tires to 69-83 CPA (10-12 psi). CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely supported on jack stands before remov- ing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the machine. 2. Using a suitable lifting devic
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OPERATING IMPORTANT: Do not allow washer (G) to set on caster yoke. It must be on top of height-of-cut spacer bushings (H). NOTE: Adjust caster wheel spacers to keep mower deck tilted slightly down at the front. 8. Adjust caster wheel spacers (F) to compensate front HOC accordingly. Setting Cutting Height NOTE: Before setting cut height, ensure the tires are all set at the correct tire pressures. Caster to deck mounting position Caster to deck mounting - Upper Positon Rear of Deck
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OPERATING do not operate machine. See your authorized dealer for service. Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away. Testing PTO Switch 1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral position. 2. Lock park brake. � �� ��� 3. Pull PTO switch up to engage. � � � �� 4. Turn key switch to the start position. � ���� �� � ���� �� Result: The engine must not crank. HOLE LOCATIONS Testing Park Brake Switch To adjust the rear height of cut, use the chart
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OPERATING Clear area of bystanders, especially children. Using the PTO Pick up objects which may be thrown by the attachment. Engage PTO: 6. Pull PTO switch up to engage. 1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers 7. Step completely off operator’s platform. in the neutral position. Result: The engine must stop. 2. Start engine. 3. Release park brake. Testing the Park Brake 4. Move throttle lever to the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position. A 5. Pull PTO knob (A) up to engage mower deck. 1
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OPERATING Neutral Position Using the Hourmeter NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. A The hourmeter will continue to run with the key switch in the run position. A Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral position. • Machine speed, motion and direction can be controlled • Hourmeter (A) shows number of hours the machine when the engine is running and park brake is unlocked. has been operated. • Use hourmeter and SERVICE INTERVAL section to • Operator c
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OPERATING Forward: • Push right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever Gentle Right Turn: • Push both motion control levers forward at the same time. Reverse: • Push left motion control lever further forward than the right motion control lever. Sharp Left Turn: • Pull both motion control levers past center rearward at the same time. Gentle Left Turn: • Push right motion control lever forward and pull left motion control lever rearward at the same time. Sharp
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OPERATING 3. Put motion control levers (A) in the NEUTRAL position. 4. Push PTO switch knob (B) down to disengage PTO. 5. Move throttle lever (C) to set engine speed at the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position. 6. Position choke knob (D): • Cold engine: Pull knob up to the CHOKE position. • Warm/Hot engine: If necessary, pull knob up to the CHOKE position. 7. Turn key switch (E) to the START position. 8. Release key to the RUN position when engine starts. 9. With engine started: • Push choke knob to the O
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OPERATING NOTE: In cold weather or with a new machine, allow engine to reach operating temperature before engaging PTO to prevent engine from stalling. 5. Pull PTO knob (B) up to engage mower deck. 6. Move throttle lever to the fast position (C). NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the amount that the motion control levers are moved. 7. Push motion control levers (D) forward slowly. Mow at a safe travel speed. Stopping the Engine IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent engin
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SERVICE INTERVALS • Use a travel speed that fits the conditions: Servicing Engine • Mow tall or wet grass twice. Cut grass at half desired height – then cut at desired height. See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with • Travel slow when mowing tall, thick or wet grass. your machine for engine service information. • Avoid damaging grass by slipping or skidding machine drive wheels. Practice smooth control lever movements. Break-In (After First 10 Hours) • When performing sharp
