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Warranty Information: Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration form in full and return it within 90 days. Make certain the Serial Number of the machine is recorded on the Warranty Card, and form that you retain.
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• Classify the problem • Hydraulic, electrical or mechanical - Read the trouble shooting section • Tractor or Truck chassis - Contact vehicle dealer • If unable to correct the problem yourself, contact your local Tiger Dealer after gathering: • Machine model _______________________ •...
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PARTS SECTION______________________________________ COMMON PARTS SECTION____________________________ WARRANTY INFORMATION_____________________________ This symbol means: CAUTION – YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK! When you see this symbol, read and follow the associated instructions carefully or personal injury or damage may result. Tiger is a registered trademark.
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SAFETY General Safety Instructions and Practices A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner / operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death.
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SAFETY PELIGRO! Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que LEA EL si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas INSTRUCTIVO! de seguridad. (SG-3) Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and DANGER! completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and Implement.
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SAFETY DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement. (SG-11) WARNING! Do not mount the tractor while the tractor is moving.
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SAFETY WARNING! The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment. (SG-16) CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMA- NENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Implement at- tached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss.
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SAFETY WARNING! Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is running. Make sure the tractor engine is OFF before working on the Implement. (SG-20) WARNING! Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts.
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SAFETY DANGER! NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Imple- ment, an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medi- cation that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely.
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SAFETY DANGER! The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use. However, the blades could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as metal guard rails and concrete structures. Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities.
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SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing DANGER! objects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully. STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UN- LESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors are installed and in good, working condition;...
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SAFETY Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from WARNING! the front wheels.
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These parts are made and tested to Tiger specifications. Non-genuine “will fit” parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void mower warranties and present a safety hazard.
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SAFETY PART NO. LOCATION 22839 MOWER DECK 22840 INSIDE OF CAB 24028 MOWER DECK 10” x 5.5” 31522 MOWER DECK 18.25” x10” 31523 HYDRAULIC TANK Twin rtry Safety Section 1-12...
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SAFETY ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 50023 AVAIL MANUAL CANISTER COMPLETE 00776031 ROUND MANUAL CANISTER 33997 DECAL, SHEET, MANUAL CANISTER DECAL DECAL DECAL AVAIL SPECIFIC PRODUCT MANUAL 33753 E M I SAFETY MANUAL 34296 FRONT ADHESIVE PAD 34297 REAR ADHESIVE PAD 6T1823 ZIP TIE 14”...
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SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such. Employer-Employee Operator Regulations U.S.
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Always use a floor jack, hoist or fork lift to lift and raise heavy parts. Read and understand the entire ssembly ection instructions before attempting to mount your Tiger mower. Refer to the arts ection of this manual for detailed illustrations to locate all parts. (ASM-C-0001) TRACTOR PREPARATION Remove right and left hand steps.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT PUMP MOUNTING Install the pump mounting bracket on the front of the tractor with capscrews and washers as shown in the arts ection illustration. DO NOT tighten fasteners at this time. Thread the pump driveshaft into the crankshaft adapter. The end with the splines should match up with the coupler.
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ASSEMBLY POLYCARBONATE SAFETY WINDOW NOTE: Installing a boom mower requires that all of the right side windows be replaced, or protected with a polycarbonate window. This should be done before mounting the main rame. 1. Disconnect gas shock at door. Remove the right side cab door/window glass from tractor cab by removing hinge pins.
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ASSEMBLY MAINFRAME INSTALLATION With an overhead hoist and / or jack-stands, raise one side of the frame up to the correctly matching mounting holes. Install capscrews and all other hardware as shown in mainframe Parts Section to secure the sides of the mainframe to the tractor casting, DO NOT tighten at this time.
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ASSEMBLY WEATHER-PACK/METRI-PACK ASSEMBLY These instructions apply to both Weather-Pack and Metri-pack connectors. NOTE: Use the specific tool for the type of connector you are assembling. (ASM-C-0009) MANUAL LIFT VALVE PORTS (ASM-C-0057) Assembly Section 2-6...
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ASSEMBLY MANUAL SWITCHBOX MOUNTING Drill a hole in the right side of the steering console and secure the switchbox using the bracket and screws provided. Refer to the Parts Section for more information. (ASM- NH-0139) CABLE CONTROL/JOYSTICK STAND Place the beveled edge of the support bracket 3/4” in parallel to the door. Locate the support bracket approximately 6-1/2”...
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ASSEMBLY LIFT VALVE CABLE/WIRE ROUTING Cut a Ø2-1/4” hole in the back of the tractor cab as shown below. Install trim lock around the edges of the hole. Route the cables from the manual levers, or wires from the joystick, along with the wires from the switchbox along the floor out the back of the cab to the lift valve.
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ASSEMBLY *NOTE ON HUSCO CONTROL VALVES* Manual, cable controlled (Husco control valve) boom mowers require check valves with inte- gral restricting orifice (#06502036) installed in the control valve work ports that are connected to the gland ends of the main and secondary boom cylinders. This check valve allows oil to free flow into the gland end of the main and secondary boom cylinders, but restricts flow out of the cylinder, thereby providing proper boom control.
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ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC LIFT VALVE PORTS (ASM-C-0089) JOYSTICK SWITCHBOX MOUNTING The switchbox is to be secured to the joystick/switchbox stand. Refer to the Parts Section for assembly and components needed. (ASM-NH-0137) Assembly Section 2-10...
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ASSEMBLY LIFT VALVE MOUNTING Before mounting the lift valve, you will need to mount the Lift Valve Mounting Plate to the tractor cab. First, remove the capscrews from the tractor cab as shown below. Next, replace the capscrews and install the Lift Valve Mounting Bracket as shown below. Refer to the Parts Sec- tion for details and hardware needed.
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ASSEMBLY SIDE ROTARY JOYSTICK CONTROL CALIBRATION SUB-D This Electronic control valve is now equipped with higher-resolution actuators on Inboard (Draft Beam) and Outboard (Mower Lift) functions. These actuators have “active fault monitoring”. The joystick is unchanged and provides a ratio-metric voltage signal. The neutral signal voltage is half or 50% of tractor supply voltage.
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ASSEMBLY SIDE ROTARY JOYSTICK CONTROL CALIBRATION CONTINUED Setting Signal Adaptation Potentiometers: Disconnect the Deutsch connectors from the actuators of the valve. Use a Volt/Ohm meter to measure signal voltage and adjust the signal adaptation potentiometers as needed. Pin #4 is tractor supply voltage.
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ASSEMBLY AXLE BRACE MOUNTING Position the right axle brace under the tractor right hand side. Raise the brace up to the matching mounting holes in the main ame and rear axle housing. Note that both right and left (if applicable) axle braces are installed on outside edge of the mainframe. Install the axle brace with capscrews, washers and nuts as shown in the mainframe arts ection.
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(ASM-MOTOR HYDRO-0001) FILLING HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Refer to the aintenance ection for filling specifications and hydraulic oil requirements. NOTE: Starting or running your Tiger mower before filling reservoir will cause serious damage to hydraulic pump. (ASM-C-0004hydro resrv) INSTALLING O-RING FITTINGS Installing straight, 45º and 90º O-rings requires that the O-ring and washer be up against the swivel body.
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ASSEMBLY TEMPERATURE GAUGE MOUNTING (OPTIONAL) Mount the temperature gauge where it is clearly visible to the operator. Attach the green (-) wire from the negative post on the gauge to a grounded bolt on the tractor frame. Remove paint if needed to make a good ground. Remove the pipe plug from the side of the hydraulic reservoir and install the temperature sensor using thread sealing tape.
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ASSEMBLY COOLER MOUNTING - SIDE TANK Mount the cooler mounting brackets on the top rear side of the side hydraulic tank. Locate the bolt plates on the top of the tank and secure the appropriate cooler bracket to the tank with the hardware provided. Attach the screen and cooler to the brackets. Refer to the Parts Section to attach the hoses and adapters to the cooler.
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ASSEMBLY COMBO LIFT DRAFT BEAM INSTALLATION Install ½” O-ring breather into butt port of inboard cylinder. Install fittings in the rod end of the cylinder according to the diagram in the commons section. These fittings should be positioned to face the butt end of the cylinder. Next turn the clevis onto the rod of the cylinder until it is tight against the shoulder and lock into place with locking bolt on clevis.
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ASSEMBLY LIMIT SWITCH MOUNTING ASSEMBLING LIMIT SWITCH Mount bracket 1-5/8” down from top edge on the inside of the rear arm of the draft beam, (Fig. A) square with inside corner as shown with the square corners against arm. Weld plate no more than 5/8” x 1/4” on top as shown.
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ASSEMBLY LIMIT SWITCH (ASM-C-0029) TRAVEL LOCK MOUNTING Install the travel lock bracket on the main frame. Slide the draft beam and align the travel lock mounting hole on the draft beam with the travel lock bracket hole on the mainframe. Install the capscrew, lockwasher and hex nut.
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ASSEMBLY MOWER MOUNTING Check that all grease zerks have been installed in the draft beams pivot arm, left linkage arm, right linkage arm, and cylinder mounting ears. Using a clevis pin and roll pins, connect the pivot arm to clevis on draft beam. NOTE: Make sure the longer distance between the cutout and the end of the pivot arm is closest to the draft beam pivot ears on the center tube as shown in the diagram below.
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ASSEMBLY TWIN ROTARY MOWER INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO REMOVE REAR MOWER 1. Rest rear mower so ground supports it front and rear. 2. Turn tractor off. There should be no hydraulic pressure in hoses at locations 1,2,3 and 4. 3. Disconnect 2 from 1. 4.
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ASSEMBLY DECK / MOTOR FEEDLINE Install the 1” hoses from the motor to the solenoid valve. Refer to the arts ection for detailed information about hoses and fittings for this application. Install split hoses around hydraulic hoses where they contact sharp edges, or any other edges that may rub hoses.
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ASSEMBLY FINAL PREPARATION FOR OPERATION Place operator’s safety and operation decals on the steering column and side console where they are clearly visible to the operator. These decals should be understood by each operator of the machine in conjunction with the Safety and Operation Sections of this book. The decals are to be mainta ned in good condition as a reminder to the operator, and should be replaced if damaged.
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Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Condition at Start Specific Comments Item of Shift if not O.K. The flashing lights function properly The SMV Sign is clean and visible The tires are in good condition with proper pressure The wheel lug bolts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition...
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Rotary Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Table 1: Condition at Specific Item Start of Shift Comments if Start of Shift not O.K. The Operator’s Manual is in the canister on the mower All safety decals are in place and legible The hitch connection bolts &...
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NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an intermediate height, inspected, closely with any remaining debris being removed, and mowed again at desired final height.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER ASSEMBLY (RIGID ENGINE MOUNT TRACTORS ONLY) If replacement of components of the crankshaft adapter assembly is required, follow the assembly procedures shown below. Seat rubber grommet completely into counterbore, then seat steel grommet completely into rubber grommet while rubber grommet is supported. (ASM-JD-0051 CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER MAINTENANCE) TWIN ROTARY Maintenance Section 4-23...
PART NAME INDEX PARTS ORDERING GUIDE ..................................3 AXLE BRACES......................................4 SWITCHBOX MOUNT ....................................6 TRACTOR MOUNT KIT....................................8 TRACTOR MOUNT KIT HYDRAULICS..............................10 REAR MOWER HYDRAULICS - TSR MOWER............................. 12 REAR MOWER HYDRAULICS - TM MOWER ............................14 POLYCARBONATE SAFETY WINDOW ..............................16 NOTES.........................................
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All Tiger obligation under this warranty shall be terminated if the equipment is modified or altered in ways not approved in writing by Tiger, if repair parts other than genuine Tiger repair parts have been used, or if the equipment has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance or improper operation.
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. Common sense should play a large role in the operation of this machine. Since we at Tiger Corporation are constantly striving to improve out products, we reserve the right to change specifications or design at any time.
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TO THE OWNER / OPERATOR / DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this manual and on the machine. The table of contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 1928.51 subpart C) makes the following minimum requirements for tractor operators.