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Great Dane Surfer®
GSRKA1952S
GSRKW2352S
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
200772 REV. 12/18/2006
North American Version
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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 provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine. Specifications and design are subject to
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SAFETY LABELS DATE OF PURCHASE: Safety Labels c _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE: _________________________________________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Model Number _________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________ ENGINE MODEL, SPECIFICATION, AND SERIAL NUMBER: Model Number _________________________________________ Specification MX20097 ________________________________
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SAFETY • Read operator’s manual Agency Category Hours • Keep shields in place • Never carry riders EPA C 250 • Keep people a safe distance away EPA B 500 • Maintain all safety devices EPA A 1000 • Before leaving machine: CARB Moderate 125 • Stop engine CARB Intermediate 250 • Set park brake • Remove key CARB Extended 500 CAUTION (I) Certification Be safe! To avoid a fire hazard remove all leaves, grass and debris from Your product has been tested and evaluated by the manufacturer and engine, h
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SAFETY • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden Using a Spark Arrestor hazards. The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor muffler. It • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat operate this engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered or belts if provided. grass-cov
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SAFETY • Do not mow in reverse. • Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. • Shut off blades when you are not mowing. • Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If the tires lose traction, • • Park machine safely before leaving the operator station for any reason disengage the blades and proceed slowly, straight down the slope. including emptying the catchers or unplugging the chute. • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make s
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SAFETY • Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can • Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. cause impairment or loss of hearing. Replace if necessary. Maintenance and Storage Tire Safety Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or • Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon death: monoxide fumes can collect. • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and • Disengag
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OPERATING plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your • Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe vehicle before fueling. up spilled fuel immediately. • Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on • Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage the hood surface. the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a Operator Station Controls portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzl
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OPERATING Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely supported on jack stands before removing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the machine. 2.Using a suitable lifting device, lift the rear of the machine. c 1. Step on operator’s platform (A) at the rear of machine to mount the machine. 3.Loosen bolts (A). 2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 4.Loosen and remove bolts (B). 3. Step off
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OPERATING Rear of Deck Front Casters Rear Deck Nominal Height C-Spacers C-Spacers Height of Cut Deck Rake Hole Position Top Bottom (inches) (inches) 14.5 0 6 4.5 0 1 4.5 1 5 4 0.5 14.5 2 4 3.5 1 23.5 2 4 3.5 0 2 3.5 3 3 3 0.5 23.5 4 2 2.5 1 32.5 4 2 2.5 0 3 2.5 5 1 2 0.5 32.5 6 0 1.5 1 c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed
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OPERATING 4. Turn key switch to the start position. 2. Repeat procedure with machine facing uphill. Result: The engine must not crank. Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. (Machine should move no more that 61cm (24 in.) in one hour.) If machine moves more Testing Neutral Switch (Run) than that, brakes need to be adjusted. See your authorized dealer or refer to Adjusting Park Brake in the SERVICE STEERING AND BRAKES 1. Lock park brake. section. 2. Push PTO switch down to disen
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OPERATING Neutral Position Using the Throttle c c MX12847 Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral • Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing. position. • Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and • Machine speed, motion and direction can be controlled when the engine warming the engine. is running and park brake is unlocked. • Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do • Operator
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OPERATING c c • Push left motion control lever further forward than the right motion control lever. • Push both motion control levers forward at the same time. Sharp Left Turn: Reverse: c c • Push right motion control lever forward and pull left motion control lever • Pull both motion control levers past center rearward at the same time. rearward at the same time. Gentle Left Turn: Sharp Right Turn: c c • Push right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever. • Pu
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OPERATING Starting Engine c IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent damage to PTO clutch: CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain • Do not engage PTO with throttle in the fast position. carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the 1. Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height. engine. 2. Start engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate c ventilation. • Connect a pipe extension to the engi
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OPERATING • Mow with sharp blades. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Transmission damage may occur if • Properly level mower deck for a smooth cut. the machine is towed or moved incorrectly: • Mow grass high and often. • Move machine by hand only. • Use a travel speed that fits the conditions: • Do not use another vehicle to move machine. • Mow tall or wet grass twice. Cut grass at half desired height – then cut • Do not tow machine. at desired height. • Travel slow when mowing tall, thick or wet gras
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SERVICE INTERVALS Yearly Service Intervals • Change fuel filter. Servicing Your Machine • Clean battery. c • Change engine oil and filter at least once per season. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: • Change hydraulic oil and filter at least once per season. • Engine components may become dirty or plugged when • Replace spark plugs. operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions. • Engine oil may lose efficiency i
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SERVICE ENGINE machine for the correct specifications. • Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A). Checking Engine Oil Level c Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Failure to check the oil level c regularly could lead to serious engine problems if oil level is low: Check oil level before operating. Keep oil level between the FULL and the ADD marks. Check oil level when engine is stopped, level, and is cooled so oil has had time to drain into the sump. NOTE: Check o
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SERVICE ENGINE c 17. Check oil level: • Remove dipstick cap. Wipe dipstick clean. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the NOTE: Allow dipstick cap to rest on threads of filler tube when engine has been running. Be cautious and wear protective checking oil level. Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil clothing when servicing or working near a hot engine and level. components. • Insert dipstick and allow cap t
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION c Checking Spark Plug c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components. Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure. Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler - Kohler Engine
