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Chariot / Chariot LX
GDRZ48-17KAE, GDRZ48-19KAE, GDRZ52-23KAE, GDRZ52-25KAE, GDRZ52-25KHE,
GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ61-26KHE,
GDRZ61-27KHE, GDRZ61-28KHE, GDRZ72-27KHE, GDRZ72-28KHE
TCU17095
H2
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
c WARNING: The Engine Exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65 Warning
OMTCU17095 J2
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION 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. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine. Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the op
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION Product Identification __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Record Identification Numbers MOWER DECK MODEL NUMBER (C): Chariot __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ GDRZ48-17KAE, GDRZ48-19KAE, GDRZ52-23KAE, GDRZ52-25KAE, GDRZ52-25KHE, MOWER DECK SERIAL NUMBER (C): GDRZ61-25-KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE Serial No. (010001 - ) __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Chariot LX GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ61-26KHE, GDRZ61-27KHE, GDRZ61-28KHE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating .............................................................................................................................................................................10 Replacement Parts.......................................................................
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SAFETY Safety DANGER Understanding The Machine Safety Labels 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. M131739, MX15340 To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, edge. WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. The operator’s manual also explains any
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SAFETY DANGER WARNING MX15340, TCU15907 M131748, MX15340 To avoid injury from tipover, drive across slopes, not up and down. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back To avoid injury from rotating blades and thrown objects, down slowly. stay clear of deck edge and keep others away. Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. WARNING DANGER: EXPLOSIVE GASES / POISON: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS TCU51051, MX15340 TCU14885, MX15274 To avoid injury from rotating belt
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SAFETY WARNING Emission Control System Certification Label NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions. The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environment
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SAFETY Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is Operator Training Required locked before starting engine. Only start engine from the The owner of the machine is responsible for training the operator’s position. users and mechanics of the machine. Do not change the engine governor settings or The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, speed can i
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SAFETY 7. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you Using a Spark Arrestor leave the operator’s seat. The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark 8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove the arrestor muffler. It is a violation of California Public spark plug wire before servicing the machine. Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered or grass- covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped wi
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SAFETY PROTECT CHILDREN: Transport machine with decks lowered to improve stability. Drive machine very slowly and avoid quick stops when attachment is removed. Drive across a hill, not up and down. Be careful when you change direction on a slope. If necessary, turn slowly and in the downhill direction. Mowing when grass is wet can cause reduced traction and sliding. Keep Riders Off Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing ac
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SAFETY Wear Appropriate Clothing Practice Safe Maintenance MIF MIF Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side Only qualified, trained adults should service this shields, and a hard hat when operating the machine. machine. Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep appropriate for the job. area clean and dry. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and Never lubricate, service, or adjust machine while it
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SAFETY Charge batteries in an open, well-ventilated area, away Prevent Fires from sparks. Unplug battery charger before connecting or disconnecting from the battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools. Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications may impair its function and safety. Avoid High-Pressure Fluids Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching in
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SAFETY When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly. Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts. Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a vehicle or the trunk of a car and place on th
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OPERATING Operating H - Throttle Lever Daily Operating Checklist I - Mower Deck Lift/Lower Lever ❏ Make sure all necessary guards and shields are safely J - Height-of-Cut (HOC) Adjustment Pin and securely attached. Check for loose, missing, or K - Mower Deck Transport Position Lock Lever damaged parts. ❏ Remove mower deck belt shields. Clean grass and debris from belt area. Miscellaneous Controls ❏ Remove grass and debris from machine and mower deck. ❏ Test park brake. ❏ Test safety systems
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OPERATING The safety systems installed on your machine should be Testing Seat Switch checked before each machine use. Be sure you have read the machine operator manual and are completely familiar Procedure 1: with the operation of the machine before performing these 1. Sit on the operator seat with the motion control levers in safety system checks. the neutral detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal position (optional “over
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OPERATING Lowering the Seat: Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely 1. Stand on the side of the machine. 2. Push operator seat back and slowly lower seat frame. A Adjusting Seat Front-to-Back Adjustment 1. Sit on the operator seat. MX15340 Do not step on the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. Mount the machine from the front using the foot plate (A). Park machine safely (see B A Parking Safely in the Safety section) before dismounting. MX15280 Keep the foot plate clean. Pi
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OPERATING 2. Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height. A NOTE: The rear anti-scalp wheels are located under the rear of the mower deck. B D C MX13149 B A 2. Move the mower deck lift lever (A) to the transport C position (D). MX15281 3. Position the HOC adjustment pin (C) in the proper hole for the desired height-of-cut. 3. Adjust anti-scalp wheel (A) to one of two positions (B). 4. Pull back and hold the mower deck lift lever (A) and Remove screw (C), nut and washer. release the transp
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OPERATING Using the Key Switch NOTE: Machine will only start if the following A conditions exist: Park brake is locked. PTO is disengaged. Motion control levers are in the neutral detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the lap” levers). A MX15275 Raise and pull rearward park brake lever (A) to the lock B STOP park brake. Unlocking Park Brake: C MIF To turn ignition off, turn key to the STOP position (A). A To turn ignition on, turn key to the r
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OPERATING Using the Throttle Lever Using the Choke (Carbureted Engines Only) Engage Choke: A B A C D MX15284 Push throttle lever (A) all the way forward to the full- MX15284 throttle detent position (B) when mowing. Pull choke knob (A) out. Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-throttle position (C) when starting and warming the engine. Disengage Choke: Pull throttle lever (A) rearward to the slow position (D) to Push choke knob (A) in. idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any lo
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OPERATING Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer” Neutral Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers Levers NOTE: When the control levers are in the neutral detent A position, the control lever rollers (A) located on each side of the control console will be seated in the notches in the console. MX15293 Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in A the neutral position. Machine speed, motion, and direction can be controlled when the engine is running, operator is on the seat
