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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
60” Fabricated Deck
Digital Fuel Injection,
Liquid Cooled
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa- nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and mainten
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5. Keep all safety signs legible and properly GENERAL SAFETY installed. OPERATIONS 6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body. A. DANGER 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. where exhaust gases can accumulate. 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute leaves, oil, grease, etc. deflector in place and operational. 9. Place
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10. Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen and be avoided. Loose connections at the battery termi- oxygen gases which form an explosive mixture. nals can produce sprks and heat...connections to the Keep sparks and flames away at all times. terminals must be kept tight, and the terminals and 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corrosion. If over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external
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age. Make sure the blades are in good condi- DANGER: tion and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine. Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior 13. Never leave the mower unattended without: to operator use! turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral 3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop- position; moving the throttle to slow; setting erly fastened about the operator’s waist at all the parking brake; shutting
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over....use caution in (or avoid) areas where ing bearings are utilized throughout the sus- the ROPS could come in contact with any pension mechanism that provides an structures, trees, etc. additional 2” of suspension travel. 8. The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass 4. A retractable seat belt assembly with inertia- that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity lock is attached to the “ride” portion of the (C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s seat frame. The seat frame is attache
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, D O N O T O PER A T E M O W ER U N L E SS DISCH ARG E C HUTE CO VER OR GRASS WARNING C A T C H ER IS I N IT S PR O PER PLA C E. DANGER SHIELD MISSING K EEP HA ND S an d FE ET AW AY DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01002166 DANGER ROTATING BLADE Do not put hands or feet under or into mower when engine is running. Part Number: 777S32840 Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02005110
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" Adjustment fore & aft Frame: 2" Steel square tube and plate, all welded construction Instrumentation: Hourmeter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 6.50 x 6 Drive Wheels: 60" deck,
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Hour Meter (tach optional) Electric Blade Clutch Switch Engine throttle Ignition Switch Parking Brake indicator lights machine...I.E., maintain the uphill side lap A.General bar “essentially” in a fixed position. 1. When Mowing: k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch the area to be mowed. switch and wait until the blades stop rotat- b. When operating this m
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of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the 3. To Mow Grass and Produce a Striped Pat- chance of fire and permit proper cooling. tern a. Pick a point on the opposite side of the area Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow to be mowed (post, tree, shrub, etc.). these procedures for “zero turns”: b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) the turns are uphill rather than downhill. when traveling FORWARD: c. Align the mower s
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tion. Power to the electric clutch will also be cut Steering Levers off if the operator leaves the operator’s seat. 5. Parking Brake: (See Figure 2.) Located on the left side of the traction unit. The handle is an overcenter lever which applies the drum-type brake on each drive wheel when the handle is pulled to the rear. The brake must be engaged in order to start the engine. 6. Foot Pedal Lift Assist: (See Figure 3.) Located on the right front corner of the mowing deck. A two pedal mec
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fuel tank (beside the engine on the left or right side of the mower). When the fuel reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop. DO NOT OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion. b. Engine Oil: (Filled at the factory before shipment.) Pull out the oil dipstick, wipe it off and reinsert it. Pull it out again and read the oil level. If it is below the operating range, add oil through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it up to the top of the operating range. Note: Gasoline Engine:
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lower the mowing deck into the cutting posi- 5. Lubricate all fittings listed in the mainte- tion. nance section. b. Using a ruler, pencil and paper, measure and D. Zero Turn Break-In And Operating Pro- note the distance from the paved surface to cedures the bottom edge of the mowing blade at the front and the back of the deck on each side of the mower. (Four dimensions.) DANGER: Reread the “When Mowing” Safety Precautions. Note: The front edge of the mowing deck should be 1/8"-1/4" below t
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e. This is a one person machine, operator only! more than the left side. NOTE: If one lap bar Riders are not permitted under any circum- is in the neutral position and the other is stance! advanced, the turn side tire will not rotate f. To start the engine on the machine: and a “pivot turn” will be executed — turf 1. Make sure the park brake is set to the “ON” defacement could occur (if on grass) as well position, both lap bars are in the neutral/ as potential damages to the traction surfac
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moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. Release backward the faster the mower will go back- both lap bars and the machine should stop ward. turning (this is a safety check, the normal i. To turn, pull the lever back on the side to procedure is for the operator to slowly bring which you want to turn. The farther back you the lap bars to the neutral position). pull the lever, the faster and more sharply you 3. Start the Engine: will turn. Initially, you will have to be careful to a. Open the fuel sh
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levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset, i. Move the PTO control to the “OFF” posi- and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting tion. edge. j. Turn the engine off. k. Turn the water off, and detach the hose Mulch- These blades are generally designed for use coupler from the water port on your mower in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The deck. shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu- l. Clean up the grass clippings and other lence in order that the grass c
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Height of Cut Clevis Pin Main Frame Figure. 7 Linch Pins Linch Pins 2. Changing a Blade: conventional electric grinder or a hand file a. Remove the Key from the ignition and dis- to sharpen the blades. connect the spark plug. d. Replace any blade with severe nicks or b. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about dents that cannot be removed by filing. one foot and block it in that position. e. Check the balance of the blade after c. Wrap a rag around one end of the blade sharpening by placing
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Cover Plate Spindle Figure. 9 Hydraulic Tank 1. Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Figure. 8 b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill Note: When replacing belts do not over- neck. tighten. Adjust the idler pulley so that a ten- d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and check pound pull with a spring scale between two the level. The correct level is a
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caps and drain oil from both left and right c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis- pumps. Replace and retighten nuts. charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Hydraulic pumps Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 Unfasten hose and 1.100 16 Figure. 10 drain from the bot- tom of both pumps. d. Recharge battery when ever the specific grav- j. Remove the three screws from the top of the ity value is less than 1.225 oil filter and replac
