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OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
GT600 Series
27HP Hydro Tractors & Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description
2690634 ST6T2754D, 27HP, 4WD, 3P (CE)
2690667 ST6T2754D, 27HP, 4WD, 3P & 54” Mower (CE)
54” Mower Decks
Mfg. No. Description
1695204 54" Mower Deck (CE)
1734110
Revision 02
Rev. Date 01/2007
TP 100-4428-02-XL-N
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Table of Contents Safety Rules & Information.................................2 Check Mower Deck Gear Box Oil .........................30 Identification Numbers........................................7 Safety Interlock System Check .............................30 Safety Decals .......................................................8 Blade Brake Check ...............................................30 Safety Icons .........................................................9 Check Tire Pressures .....
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Safety Rules & Information Operating Safety Congratulations on purchasing a superior-quality piece of lawn and garden equipment. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet or exceed all industry standards for safety. Power equipment is only as safe as the operator. If it is misused, or not properly maintained, it can be dangerous! Remember, you are responsible for your safety and that of those around you. Use common sense, and think through what you are doing. If you are not sure
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Safety Rules and Information Slope Operation You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll over. A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up (in 2-wheel drive mode). You should not operate on inclines with a slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length. Always drive up and down slopes: n
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Safety Rules & Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed. 16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit GENERAL OPERATION into a trailer or
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Safety Rules and Information SLOPE OPERATION WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you can- 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally. not back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it. When operating on slopes use additional wheel weigh
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Safe Handling of Gasoline 1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be drained sources of ignition. outdoors. 2. Use only approved gasoline containers. 14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers. 3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. necessary. 4. Never fuel the machine indoors. 16. Use only
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S SA AM MP PL LE E Identification Numbers When contacting your authorized dealer for replace- Mower ID Tag Tractor ID Tag ment parts, service, or information you MUST have these numbers. Record your model name/number, manufacturer’s identi- PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA fication numbers, and engine serial numbers in the Model Description Name/Number space provided for easy access. These numbers can be found in the locations shown. Unit MFG Number Unit SERIAL Number NOTE: For location of engine ide
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Safety Decals All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional Safety Decals messages on your rider and mower should be carefully This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect these instructions are not followed. The information is for from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment your safety and it is important! The safety decals below manufacturing. are on your rider
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Safety Icons / Safety Interlock Test Safety Icons SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TESTS Warning: Read Operator’s Manual. This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches and other safety devices. These safety systems are pre- Read and understand the sent for your safety: do not attempt to bypass safety Operator’s Manual before using switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check this machine. their operation regularly. Operational SAFETY Checks Danger: Thrown Objects. Your unit is equipped
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Features & Controls 12V 2WD 4WD Control Functions Figure 1. Controls The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences. To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for various tasks see the OPERATION section. Choke (Select Models) Front Axle Oil Level Plug (4WD Models Only) Close the choke for cold starting. Open the choke once the engine s
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Features & Controls Attachment Lift Control Lever Ground Speed Pedals When using the mower deck, lift the deck off the ground The tractor’s forward ground speed is controlled by the while transporting to and from the job site. DO NOT cut forward ground speed control pedal. The tractor’s with the mower in the raised, transport position. reverse ground speed is controlled by the reverse ground speed control pedal. Note that the further down The attachment lift control lever raises and lowers t
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Features & Controls Differential Lock Pedal Transmission Oil Level Check Plug Transmission oil check plug/dipstick is used to check Depressing this pedal locks the transmission differential, transmission oil level and to add oil to the transmission. locking both rear wheels into “drive”. See TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE for oil level check Use this feature if the tractor is stuck because one wheel and fill procedures. is slipping. Engage the differential lock at slow ground speeds only. Mid /
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Features & Controls Dashboard Display Functions The dashboard display shows a variety of engine opera- tion and control status information, as explained in the B C D E F descriptions below. G A. Irregular Voltage A Indicates that the voltage being produced by the charg- ing system and battery is higher or lower than normal levels. B. Rear PTO Light Indicates that the optional rear PTO is engaged. C. Mid (Front) PTO Light Indicates that the mid PTO is engaged. L K J I H D. Hour Meter/Clock Displa
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Operating the Tractor General Operating Safety Starting The Engine Be sure to read all information in the Safety and 1. While sitting in the operator’s seat, fully depress the Operation sections before attempting to operate this unit. brake pedal or set the parking brake. Become familiar with all of the controls and how to stop 2. Set the cruise control lever in neutral and make sure the unit. that your feet are not depressing the ground speed control pedals. Slope Operation 3. Disengage the P
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Operating the Tractor 1. Return the ground speed control(s) to neutral and WARNING engage the parking brake. 2. Disengage the PTO and wait for all moving parts to The engine will shut off if the reverse ground stop. speed pedal is depressed while the PTO is on and the RMO has not been activated. The operator 3. Place the throttle control in the position specified in should always turn the PTO off prior to driving the engine owner’s manual provided in the operator's across on roads, paths or any
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Operating the Tractor Pushing The Tractor By Hand Implement Flow @ 3600 RPM DO NOT TOW TRACTOR 7 Towing the unit will cause transmission damage. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull this unit. Do not actuate the transmission release 6 valve lever while the engine is running. 1. Disengage the PTO and turn the engine off. 5 2. Push the transmission release (B, Figure 4) forward and down to lock into the released position. The trac- 4 tor can now be pushed by hand. 3. Move the lever rearwa
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Operating the Tractor A. B. Figure 7. Auxiliary Hydraulics A. Angle Left B. Angle Right A. Using Auxiliary Hydraulics The attachment lift control is also used to control attach- ments that use the tractor’s auxiliary hydraulic couplers located on the right and left front frame rails. The left set of quick couplers is activated when the front / rear hydraulic switch is turned to the FRONT position (this disables the inboard hydraulic cylinder). Moving the control lever to the left (A, Figure
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X' X' Operating the Tractor Optional 3-Point Hitch Max. Attachment Weight Operation (Select Models) Attachment Weight Limit 600 The maximum allowable attachment weight is deter- 400 mined by the gross weight of the attachment verses the distance from the end of the tractor hitch arm to the 200 attachment’s center of gravity (Figure 10). The further Approved an attachment’s center of gravity is from the tractor, the Weight Range 0 more leverage is required to raise it. 0' 1' 2' 3' 4' Measure
