Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual Use the safety and operating information in the attachment operator’s manual along with the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the attachment safely and correctly. This operator’s manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.
• Use only accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer of Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA the machine. Keep safety labels visible when installing accessories and and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane attachments. Commercial and Consumer Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
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SAFETY Checking Mowing Area Rotating Blades are Dangerous HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS: • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. • Rotating blades can cut off arms and legs, and throw objects. Failure to •...
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SAFETY Avoid Tipping parts, to prevent them from getting caught. • Lower attachments to the ground before cleaning or servicing machine. • Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over Disengage all power and stop the engine. Lock park brake and remove accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
SAFETY • Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting machine. any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated. • Do not store fuel in container or machine with fuel in tank in a building Tire Safety where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. •...
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OPERATING emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical products K- Speed Control Adjustment Lock used with your machine is responsible for providing the MSDS for that product. Miscellaneous Controls Operating Daily Operating Checklist Remove mower deck belt shields. Clean grass and debris from belt area.
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Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. If the machine 2.Start and warm up engine. moves more than 61 cm [24 in.] in one hour, brake needs to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer. 3.Unlock park brake. 4.Move throttle lever to fast idle.
OPERATING Stopping the Machine CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine. Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended. 1.Allow both control levers to return to the neutral position. 2.Move the PTO/clutch switch to the off position.
SERVICE INTERVALS Moving the Machine Manually NOTE: The following initial break-in items must be performed and verified to validate the warranty (dealer service invoice accepted). Break-In (After First 8 Hours of Operation) CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling valve open, the machine will have unrestricted motion.
SERVICE ENGINE Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating. NOTE: Use spray lubricant to lubricate the following items: 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.
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SERVICE ENGINE Make sure engine is cold when checking engine oil level. Intervals section. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure. 1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2.Allow engine to cool. Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The engine is air-cooled and requires a large amount of air intake when running.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION Replacing Fuel Filter Hydraulic Oil Use only 5W-50 or 15W-50 all synthetic oil. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and Checking Transmission Oil Level flammable: 1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) •Do not smoke while handling fuel. 2.Remove hydraulic reservoir cap;...
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SERVICE TRANSMISSION NOTE: Total system capacity is approximately 4.7 L (5 qt) however rotating. some oil will remain in the wheel motors and lines. Approximately 6.Shut engine off. 3.3 L (3.5 qt) is required to refill to a safe operating level. 7.Lower the machine to the ground.
SERVICE MOWER Removing and Installing Traction Drive Belt MX18574 Picture Note: 48 in. deck shown. 1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 3.Adjust to proper tension. The belt should deflect a maximum of 13mm 2.Remove mower deck belt guard. (0.5 in.) when a force of 4.5kg (10 lb) is applied to the center of the longest span (C).
SERVICE MOWER Replacing Mower Blades CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. MX4897 Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration 2.Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface. 3.Rotate blade 180°...
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SERVICE MOWER MX8333 • Keep original bevel (A) when grinding. • Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less. • Balance blades before installing. Balancing Blades CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades 1.Clean blade.
SERVICE ELECTRICAL IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! The clearance between the lower bearing and the housing is only 0.05 mm (0.002 in.). Do not force bearing into housing. 9.Install the spindle shaft (M), lower bearing (Q) and spacer (P) into the spindle housing (O). 10.Install the upper bearing (N).
When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still Engine Lacks Power Plugged air intake system. experiencing the problem, see your Great Dane servicing dealer. Plugged fuel filter. Improper type of fuel. Drain tank and fill Engine with correct fuel.
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Remove belt shields and check for debris Wheel motor problems. See your Great on sheaves. Dane servicing dealer. Check sheaves for proper alignment or damage. See your Great Dane servicing Machine Creeps With Needs control linkage adjustment. dealer. Engine Running and...
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ASSEMBLY Preparing Machine for Storage Assembly 1.Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware. Check Engine Oil Level 2.Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust. 1.Remove dipstick from tube by unscrewing it. Wipe it clean. 3.Clean under the deck and remove grass and debris from inside chute.
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.
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SERVICE ELECTRICAL Service Electrical - 25...
SERVICE RECORD GD Service Record GD Record Service Dates Engine Oil and Filter Lubricate Air Cleaner Element Change Machine Clean/Replace Service Record GD - 26...
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PUMP ASSEMBLY/PUMP COMPONENTS PUMP ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION D18379 CLAMP, HOSE M86863 FTG, TUN 3/8 HOSE 200403 PLATE, PUMP ARM 200437 ASSY, SCAMPER PUMP 200455 HOSE, HYD 3/8 X 6.00 200456 HOSE, HYD 3/8 X 17.00 960601 WASHER, .313 MED SPRG LOCK Y 960701 WASHER, .313 REG FLAT Y 964003...
WHEEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY/BRAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY BRAKE ASSEMBLY Wheel Motor Assembly/Brake Assembly - 33...
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WHEEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY/BRAKE ASSEMBLY WHEEL MOTOR ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION D12062 BRACKET, MOTOR MOUNT D14280 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1 GR8 BLACK D18110 HUB, REAR WHEEL (18 X 8.5) D18311 MOTOR, HYDRAULIC WHEEL D38020 HOSE, HIGH PRESSURE HYDRO ASSY, BRAKE 960046 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1.00 HEX 5 Y 964022...
CONTROL HANDLE ASSEMBLY LH Control Handle Assembly RH Control Handle Assembly Control Handle Assembly - 37...
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CONTROL HANDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION AM103119 SWITCH, SEAT OVER RIDE (N.O.) D18013 BRG, FLG .500 X .625 X .500 BRNZ D33004 SPACER, .330 X .500 X .980 D38003 SPRING, TOR 1.00 X .062 Y 200407 WLDT, LH HANDLE MOUNT 200450 ASSY, OPERATOR PRESENCE HNDL (INCLUDES GRIP) 960026...
UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY/HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY Upright Assembly/Hydraulic Tank Assembly - 41...
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UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY/HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY UPRIGHT ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION D18047 KNOB, STAR 3/8-16 X 1.00 D18072 SPRING, EXT D32061 BRACKET, ADJUSTABLE HANDLE D35041 WLDT, LH SUPPORT BRACKET D35042 WLDT, RH SUPPORT BRACKET 960048 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 1.50 HEX 5 Y 960052 BOLT, 3/8-16 X 2.50 HEX 5 Y 964016...
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DECK TENSIONER ASSEMBLY/FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DECK TENSIONER ASSEMBLY ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION D13023 BUSHING, .380 X 1.00 X .410 Y D15032 WLDT, IDLER ARM D18032 IDLER PULLEY, ENG TO CUTTER DE D18076 BRG, FLG 1.00X1.25X1.00 GDA10036 PIVOT, IDLER MOUNTING, WELDMEN 424390 SNAP RING, 1.00 X .042 EXT 960052...
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DECAL LOCATIONS STOP PULL PUSH HYDRO CAUTION 2. 200420 BEFORE OPERATING 3. GDU10256 READ OPERATORS MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ADVERTENCIA To avoid injury Para evitar ser 1. TCU16481 from rotating lesionado por las belts, keep all correas en movimiento, mantener todos los shields and escudos y protectores...