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Scamper HG
GDB10025, GDB10026, GDB10027,
GDB10028, GDB10029, GDB10030
GD10003
B3
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
OMGD10003 B3
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION Introduction GDB10026 (15 hp, Recoil, 48-Inch Deck) Serial No. Using Your Operator’s Manual (TCHR15W010001- This manual is an important part of your machine and GDB10027 (17 hp, Recoil, 48-Inch Deck) Serial No. should remain with the machine when you sell it. (TCHR17W010001- An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been GDB10028 (17 hp, Electric, 48-Inch Deck) Serial No. provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance (TCHE17W010001- and troubleshooting informa
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Safety .....................................................................................................................................................................................1 Operating................................................................................................................................................................................7 Replacement Parts......................................................................
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SAFETY Safety CAUTION Understanding The Machine Safety Labels MX9295 M9261 Safety-Alert Symbol This product is designed for professional and commercial users. The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to Operation training is required. potential safety hazards. Carefully read safety instructions. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, Know function of controls before operating. WARNING, and CAUTION are us
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SAFETY DANGER Emission Compliance Period (Small Off-Road Gas Engines) If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label. Agency Category Hours MX9293 MX9261 E
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SAFETY If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make Slow down when you travel over rough ground. repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order. Parking Safely Do not leave machine unattended when it is running. 1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light. 2. Disengage PTO. Slow down and be careful of traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. S
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SAFETY machine off if a child enters the mowing area. Practice Safe Maintenance Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, Only qualified, trained adults should service this trees, or other objects that may block your vision. machine. Do not let children or an untrained person operate the Understand service procedure before doing work. Keep machine. area clean and dry. Do not carry or let children ride on any attachment or Do not operate the engine in a confined spa
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SAFETY as needed. Handling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable: Prevent Fires Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and engine compartment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine
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SAFETY The seller of the chemical products used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product. Static electric discharge can ignite gasoline vapors in an ungrounded fuel container. Remove the fuel container from the bed of a machine or trailer or the trunk of a car and place on the ground away from the machine before filling. Keep nozzle in contact with container opening while filling. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. When practical, remove equipment fro
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OPERATING Operating Miscellaneous Controls Daily Operating Checklist ❏ Test safety systems. A ❏ Check tire pressure. ❏ Check fuel level. ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from machine. ❏ Clean air intake screen. ❏ Check area below machine for leaks. Console Controls H I C C A B A D D G B MX18837 MX9264 F E E F A - Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park Brake MX9263 Selector A - Speed Control Lever B - Fuel Shutoff Valve B - Tracking Adjustment Knob C - Operator Presence Control Lever
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OPERATING Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders drive/bypass/park brake selector lever (A) back firmly until it away. locks into park position (B). 2. To disengage park brake function, move control lever to the right and then forward, locking into bypass (C) or drive Testing Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park (D) position. Brake Selector - Park Function Stop the machine on a maximum 17° slope. Stop the Starting the Engine engine and lock the park brake. Result: Park brake mu
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OPERATING choke setting as the engine warms up. push the neutral lock levers (A) forward. To drive the machine forward: Push speed control lever (B) forward smoothly and evenly to desired forward speed. Stopping the Engine To turn the machine: Squeeze steering control grip lever 1. Move the throttle lever to the half-speed position, and let (D) on the same side as the direction of the desired turn. the engine run at low throttle for a few seconds. To stop the machine: Return speed control lev
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OPERATING Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve Move the fuel shutoff valve to the on position for normal A operation. Move the fuel shutoff valve to the off position when the machine is not in use, transported or trailered. Moving the Machine Manually c CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the machine in neutral, the machine will have unrestricted motion. MX9269 The machine may free-wheel out of control 3. With a second person holding the handlebar grips firmly, when in neutral position and on an inclin
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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 serial number and engine serial number. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual. Part Numbers Item Part Number Battery T425221
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SERVICE INTERVALS Service Intervals Grease caster wheel spindle bearings (two places). Servicing Your Machine Grease lower control arms (two places). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme Remove debris from the underside of the mower deck. conditions may require more frequent service Check drive belt tension. intervals: Check tire pressure. Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or Clean engine air filter. other severe conditions. Check
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SERVICE LUBRICATION Service Lubrication Grease IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If operating outside E that temperature range, contact your Servicing dealer for a special-use grease. Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating. Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special- use grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information. Spray Lubricant Use a general-purpose petroleum-based spray lubricant. MX15287 Apply grease to three spindle bearings (E), until grease
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SERVICE ENGINE Service Engine Avoid Fumes IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To prevent extensive engine wear or damage, always maintain the proper engine oil level. Never operate the engine with the oil c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes level below the ADD mark or over the FULL mark. contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. 6. Remove dipstick and check oil level on dipstick. Oil must be between the ADD and FULL marks. Move the vehicle to an outside area before r
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SERVICE ENGINE your dealer. Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements Replacing Fuel Filter c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine and components will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are the engine to cool before servicing. explosive and flammable: Do not smoke while handling fuel. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: Keep fuel away from flame
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION Service Transmission adjustment knob (A) to compensate. Avoid Fumes Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety serious illness or death. section.) Move the vehicle to an outside area before 2. Raise drive wheels off the ground, securely support the running the engine. machine and block caster wheels. Do not run an engine in an enclo
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION B A MX9291 Picture Note: Drive belt routing as viewed from the top of machine. 3. Disconnect tension spring (A) from anchor pin. 4. Remove drive belt (B). 5. Install new drive belt (B). 6. Connect tension spring (A) to anchor pin. 7. Install mower deck belt guard. Service Transmission - 17
