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Hydrostatic Zero-Turn
Commercial Riding Mower
Professional Turf Equipment
Tank Recon
48” Fabricated Deck
60” Fabricated Deck
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 B. Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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FORWARD The Tank Recon Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuver- ability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incor- porates many safety features that should be studied by all operators and maintenance person- nel before use. The list of safety precautions should receive particular attention. This manual presents all of the operating and
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6. Do not check for hydraulic leaks with any part GENERAL SAFETY of the body. OPERATIONS 7. Do not add fuel to a machine when the engine is running and/or the exhaust system is hot. A. DANGER 8. Keep machine clean and free of debris, grass, 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas leaves, oil, grease, etc. where exhaust gases can accumulate. 9. Place lap bars in neutral/start position, set 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute park brake, disengage P.T.O., turn engine off, defl
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11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your ous and is contained within the positive and negative hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid- Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines work of plates and active materials. or fittings while the system is under pressure. Explosive gases are generated when batteries are If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil re-charged, so sparks, flames and heat sources must be remov
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position. Always allow other vehicles to have DANGER: the right-of-way. 12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior the blade clutch switch, place the left and right to operator use! steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut 3. Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop- off the engine and take the key from the igni- erly fastened about the operator’s waist at all tion switch. Inspec
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G. Suspension Seat 1. This unit is equipped with a heavy-duty vinyl fabric-covered seat incorporating adjustable armrests, an adjustable seatback, an adjust- able fore/aft track, a weight/ride adjustable mechanical suspension system, and an Operator Presence Control (OPC). 2. An OPC in the form of a switch, is integrated into the seat bottom and is connected to the machine electrical system. The weight/ride adjustment lever is located on the right side of the seatback and incorporates th
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SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO NOT OPERATE Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 01002166 Part Number: 777S32801 Part Number: 777S32598 Part Number: 02005146 Part Number: 777S32797 Part Number: 02002693 Part Number: 777S30503 8
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO. Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; choke; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage brake handle to internal drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat and armrests. 4" Adjustment (fore-aft) Frame: 2" Steel structural tube and plate, all welded construction Instrumentation Hour meter, Tachometer, Maintenance-minder Front Caster Wheels: 13 x 5.0 - 6 Drive Wheels: 23 x 9.50
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Engine throttle Ignition Switch Tach and Electric Blade Choke Lever Parking Brake Hour Meter Clutch Switch k. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or A.General roadways. Always turn off the blade clutch 1. When Mowing: switch and wait until the blades stop rotating a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the and raise the cutting deck to the transport area to be mowed. position. Always allow other vehicles to have b. When operating this mowe
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grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the b. If on an hillside, start at the bottom so that the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. turns are uphill rather than downhill. c. Align the mower so as to head directly toward Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow the object on the far side. these procedures for “zero turns”: d. Slowly increase the speed of the machine to To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) match cutting conditions, terrain, and operator when trav
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Steering Levers Figure. 4 Fuel Shutoff Valve Foot Pedal Lift Figure. 3 direction until it stops, it will shut off the flow of fuel wheel, making the mower turn toward the side to the engine. When turned in a counterclockwise where the lever is behind. When one lever is direction it will open and allow fuel to flow to the pushed forward and the other lever pulled back engine. Close this valve if you are not going to run the same amount, one traction wheel will turn in the mower for a period o
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level. If it is below the operating range, add oil c. If the dimension at the front of the mowing through the fill tube using a funnel to bring it deck is 1/8"-1/4" (1/8” for 1-1/2”, 1/16” for 1”) up to the top of the operating range. lower than the dimension at the rear of the deck on each side of the mower, do not adjust. Note: Gasoline Engine: Use SAE 10W30 or If not, you will need to adjust the Deck Lift SAE 10W40 engine oil, rated for service SJ. Shell Spring Assist (See Figure 5). Y
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c. Become familiar with all of the machine con- g. Check safety devices: trols, instrumentation, safety and instruction 1. With the park brake engaged, try to move signs, and safety devices. one of the lap bars (speed/directional con- d. Move (or have moved) the machine to a safe, trol) from the neutral/start position — the lap level area with no obstructions including bars should not move with the park brake objects, pedestrians, and animals. engaged. 2. Initial Operation: 2. Repeat this pro
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1. Make sure no bystanders, animals, or e. Push the throttle control to a position a third of objects are behind the machine. Look the way between slow and fast. behind the machine, and use extreme care. f. Insert the key in the ignition and start switch 2. Slowly, move both lap bars toward the rear and turn the switch to “On”. of the machine until the machine begins to g. Gasoline Engine: If the engine is cold, push move rearward. Release the lap bars and the choke to the on position. the m
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j. After you have mastered operating the mower, lengths of grasses are removed, and grass conditions use the second foot pedal to lower the mowing are generally dry. deck to the cutting position and pull on the electric blade clutch switch to start the blades rotating. MAINTENANCE AND k. Practice mowing in straight passes. When you feel confident, slowly practice mowing around SERVICE obstacles such as trees. 5. Parking the Mower: WARNING: a. Push off the electric blade clutch switch. b. Us
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Height of Cut Clevis Pin Linch Pins Figure. 7 l. Clean up the grass clippings and other d. Detach the mower drive belt. materials washed from underneath the e. Remove six linchpins (See Fig. 7) (4) from mower deck, and dispose of them properly. the deck and (2) from the front of the mower. Remove the linchpins on the left and right rear side of the cutter deck (2); Hose Coupler remove the linchpins on the left and right (Shown without front side of the cutter deck (2); and remove Hose Atta
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3. Sharpening a Blade. f. Using a wrench or socket rachet remove a. Set the parking brake. four hex nuts, and the four hex head cap b. Clean any debris from the blades. Keep screws. Remove the spindle assembly. blades sharp and free of build up at all times. Cover c. Sharpen blades evenly at the original 30° Plate angle to maintain balanced cutting blades. Do not sharpen the underside of the Spindle blades. Use a electric blade sharpener, a conventional electric grinder or a hand file t
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2. Draining Hydraulic Oil 1. Battery: The battery is located beneath the Used hydraulic oil must be disposed of properly. Do not operator’s seat. Remove the fillcaps and pour it down a drain or sewer, or dump it on open land, this check the level of the liquid electrolyte in the creates an environmental hazard. Please be aware of the battery every 50 operating hours. If the level environment when disposing of used oil. in any of the six cells has dropped below the bottom of the split rin
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5. Jump Starting are tightened. The correct adjustment occurs a. Attach the end of the red jumper cable to the when slight contact with the feeler gage Positive terminal (+) of the charged battery. occurs. Engage the BBC (PTO Clutch) a cou- b. Attach the other end of the red jumper cable to ple of times, and re-check the air-gap. If it is the Positive terminal (+) of the low charge bat- not between the specs listed on page 22, tery. repeat the adjustment procedure. c. Attach the end of the b
