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Chariot
GDRZ25KAE, GDRZ25KHE, GDRZ26KHE
GD10001
B2
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
OMGD10001 B2
North American Version
D02-105
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction GDRZ26KHE Serial No. (459000 - 460999) Using Your Operator’s Manual If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for This manual is an important part of your machine and information on servicing, always provide the product model should remain with the machine when you sell it. and serial numbers. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been You will need to locate the model and serial numbers for provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating................................................................................................................................................................................6 Replacement Parts......................................................................
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SAFETY Safety DANGER Understanding The Machine Safety Labels MIF The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to MX9293 MX9214 potential safety hazards. Keep hands and feet away. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. CAUTION The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary
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SAFETY components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CAUTION 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 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by Great Dane that have been certified by the EPA an
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SAFETY Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Rotating Blades are Dangerous Never raise mower decks when blades are running. HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order. Do not leave machine unattended when it is running. Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light. Slow down and be careful of traffic when oper
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SAFETY Drive across a hill - not up and down. If necessary, turn flashing warning lights may need to be installed. slowly and in the downhill direction. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Practice Safe Maintenance Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If machine stops, disengage mower blades and back down slowly. Only qualified, trained adults should service this machine. Do not drive where machine could slip or tip. Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep
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SAFETY damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. running. Tighten loose connections. Never fill fuel tank or drain fuel from a machine in an Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin enclosed area. Fill fuel tank outdoors. causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving Prevent fires. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building Tighten all connections before a
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OPERATING Operating Console Controls Daily Operating Checklist ❏ Test safety systems. F E ❏ Check tire pressure. ❏ Check fuel level. ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove and clean engine air filter. B ❏ Check transmission oil reservoir level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from machine. ❏ Clean engine cooling air intake screen and cooling fins. A ❏ Inspect all belts for damage. D ❏ Sharpen and balance mower blades. ❏ Check area below machine for any fuel or oil leaks. C MX9205 Operating Controls A - Th
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OPERATING 2. Unlock park brake. Testing Park Brake Safety Switch 3. Move PTO/clutch switch to on position (mower deck 1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch drive engaged). engaged). 4. Turn key switch to start position. 2. Move control levers to neutral position. Result: The engine must not crank. 3. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position. 4. Unlock park brake. Using the Park Brake 5. Turn key switch to start position. Move park brake lever to the raised (locked) position
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OPERATING seconds. neutral position. Repeat the procedure if necessary. To drive the machine in reverse: Pull both control levers back evenly. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling Stopping the Machine can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up and poor performance. NOTE: If the operator leaves the seat without placing the PTO switch in the off position, the mower blades 9. Let the engine run at half-speed position for several wi
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OPERATING 3. Depress and hold the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) NOTE: The pumps are located under the machine, and release the transport position lock lever (C). behind the mower deck. 4. Release the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) and allow the pedal to rest against the HOC pin. Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve A MX9226 A Picture Note: Left pump shown. 2. Turn free-wheeling valves (A) on both pumps one full turn counterclockwise (open position). 3. Unlock park brake. MX9409 4. Push machine to
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Parts We recommend Great Dane quality parts available at your Great Dane dealer. Part numbers may change. Use part numbers listed below when you order. If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number. When you order parts, your Great Dane dealer needs your machine model and serial numbers and engine serial number. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual. Part Numbers Item Part Number Batte
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SERVICE INTERVALS Service Intervals Check wheel nut torque. Servicing Your Machine IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme Every 160 Hours conditions may require more frequent service Clean and inspect spark plugs. intervals: Change engine oil filter. Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or Check transmission oil level. other severe conditions. Lubricate mower deck idler pulley pivots (three places). Engine oil and spark plugs may lose
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SERVICE LUBRICATION Service Lubrication NOTE: Use spray lubricant to lubricate the following Grease items: IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If operating outside that temperature range, contact your Servicing A dealer for a special-use grease. B Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 D rating. Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special- C use grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information. Spray Lubricant Use a general-purpose petroleum-based spray lubricant. M
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SERVICE ENGINE Service Engine overfill. Avoid Fumes 6. Install and tighten dipstick. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes Changing Engine Oil and Filter contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. A Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area. Allow fresh outside air into t
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SERVICE ENGINE Replacing Fuel Filter IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: Do not wash paper element. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object. Do not smoke while handling fuel. Do not use pressurized air to clean element. Keep fuel away from flames or sparks. Replace element only if it is very dirty, damaged Shut off engin
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION Service Transmission Avoid Fumes c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause A serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation. Connect a pipe extension to the engine MX9233 exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area. 4. Turn hydraulic filter (A) counterclockwise to remove, and drain oil into a properly
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION A B A MX9244 5. Move control levers to neutral position. The wheels MX9216 should stop rotating. If the wheels continue to rotate, adjust Picture Note: Drive belt routing as viewed from the the neutral adjustment knob(s) (A), located on each side of top of machine. the seat, until wheel(s) stop rotating. 3. Disconnect tension spring (A) from the anchor pin. 4. Remove drive belt (B). B 5. Install new drive belt (B). 6. Connect tension spring (A) to anchor pin. 7. Install
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Check hydraulic oil level. Adjust as necessary. c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely supported on jackstands before removing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the machine. 3. Raise drive wheels off the ground and block caster wheels. NOTE: The pumps are located under the machine, behind the mower deck. A MX9226 Picture Note: Left pump shown. 4. Open free-w
