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- Page 1 Chariot Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992609 – Chariot GCHKW1948S 992610 – Chariot GCHKW2352S 992611 – Chariot GCHKW2561S ENGLISH 03896100A 4/09 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ......4 Storage ......32 Assembly . - Page 3 4. Fill out Product Registration Card and Great Dane disclaims liability for any claims or return the card to Great Dane or go to damages, whether warranty, property www.greatdanemower.com. damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
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Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. - Page 5 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator’s manual. Avoid sudden turns. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, ect. ) Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Never direct discharge toward other people. in place and working. Thrown objects can cause injury.
- Page 6 Do not direct discharge controls and components can only be toward other people. adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized OL1810 service centers. Contact your Great Dane Dealer concerning emission controls and component questions. Keep people away from unit SAFETY RULES while operating.
- Page 7 ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses plug before assembly. Unintentional engine with side shields when operating mower. start up can cause death or serious injury. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a Complete a walk around inspection of unit hand.
- Page 8 DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by Do not bypass transmission when on a slope. putting your foot on the ground. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch Never direct discharge towards persons or designed for towing. Do not attach towed property that may be injured or damaged by equipment except at the hitch point.
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Page 9: Assembly
Reverse connections may result in sparks NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to which can cause serious injury. Always unit while engine is running (except where connect positive (+) lead of charger to specifically recommended). Stop engine, positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to remove key or spark plug wire and wait for all negative (-) terminal. - Page 10 PRE-DELIVERY SETUP Check Tire Pressure 1. Start the engine and allow the unit to warm for 2 – 3 minutes. Disengage the parking brake. The unit should remain CAUTION: Avoid injury! stationary with no creep. See Checking Explosive separation of tire and Neutral Creep on page 22.
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Page 11: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 1. Hour Meter 2. Key Switch 3. Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch 4. Choke Control Knob 5. Throttle Control Lever 6. Fuel Tank and Cap 7. Steering Levers 8. Seat Adjusting Knob 9. Deck Height Adjustment Pedal 10. -
Page 12: Operation
If • Inspect mower level. Adjust cutting the unit does not perform as stated, contact height if necessary. your Great Dane dealer for repairs. • Inspect wheel bolt torque. Tighten if necessary. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake disengaged, the engine must not start and •... - Page 13 Mounting and Dismounting Machine Throttle Lever Changes the speed of engine. Foot Plate Fast (1) – Increases engine Platform speed. Half Throttle – Place in this position when starting and warming unit. Slow (2) – Decreases engine Do not step on mower speed.
- Page 14 NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or Neutral Lock Position damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, slowly reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel slowly forward.
- Page 15 FILLING FUEL TANKS 7. Set Cutting Height Make sure the deck is set to the correct cutting height. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY Safety section before proceeding. The unit can be stopped immediately at any time by releasing the steering levers and Fuel level will drop equally in both tanks as turning the ignition key to the "Off"...
- Page 16 5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower. IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the clutch. 6. Move throttle control to fast. 7. Move the steering levers forward to obtain a slow ground speed.
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Page 17: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read recommended service schedule. More and understand entire Safety frequent service may be required due to section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris). -
Page 18: Service And Adjustments
See Changing Hydraulic Fluid and Filter on page 21. Hydraulic Oil Hours and Filter SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Great Dane Dealers will provide any service 3. Move both steering levers to the neutral which may be required to keep your unit lock position. operating at peak efficiency. Should engine 4. - Page 19 Figure 11 1. Deck Lift Foot Pedal Apply grease to three mower spindle bearings (3) (figure 12). 2. Foot Platform 3. Access Hole Figure 9 6. To close, place finger in access hole and rotate foot platform closed. Pivot deck lift foot pedal into operating position.
- Page 20 Lubricate seat platform hinges (6), throttle 9. Install filter and turn until gasket makes cable (7) and choke cable (8) (figure 15). contact with mounting surface. Tighten an additional 1/2 to 3/4 turn. 10. Close drain valve and remove drain tube.
- Page 21 6. Install new fuel filter ensuring that arrow on filter housing points in the direction of the fuel flow. 7. Ensure that clamps are installed correctly and that there is no leaking of fuel. HYDRAULIC FLUID WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death.
- Page 22 1. Hydraulic Filter Figure 20 STEERING LEVERS Adjusting Steering Levers (Figure 21) The steering levers (1) can be adjusted for 1. Steering Lever height and forward and rearward position. 2. Height Adjustment Hardware To adjust height: 3. Front/Rear Adjustment Hardware 1.
- Page 23 Adjusting Neutral Creep 1. Stop engine and allow hot parts to cool. 2. Engage the parking brake. 3. Move both steering levers to the neutral lock position. 4. Raise the rear wheels off the ground and securely support the rear of the machine.
- Page 24 Adjust right bolt if unit drifts to the left. Adjust left bolt if unit drifts to the right. Figure 24 6. Turn the bolt in (clockwise) one full turn. 7. Tighten the jam nut. 8. Repeat the maximum speed test and adjust as necessary.
- Page 25 Removal and Installation on page 24). Jump-Starting 1. Move unit to an area with a level Great Dane does not recommend jump- surface. starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage 2. Stop engine and allow hot parts to cool.
- Page 26 7. Measure the distance between the Blade Side-to-Side Level ground and cutting edge of the blade on the left blade (Left position in Figure 28) and on the right blade (Right position in Figure 28). Distances should be within 1/8 in. (3 mm). If they are not, raise the low side of the deck using the lock nuts on the U-bolts on the deck (see Figure 29).
- Page 27 NOTE: If correct adjustment cannot be obtained by adjusting the deck lift connecting rod, further movement can be obtained by adjusting the deck lift u-bolts. Adjust all four deck lift bolts equally. All four chains should be tight. Tighten the U-bolt of the loose chain to correct.
- Page 28 6. If spring is not at correct length loosen J- hook lock nut (3) and loosen or tighten adjusting nut (4) until proper spring length is achieved. 7. Tighten lock nut. 1. PTO Idler Spring 2. J-Hook 3. Lock Nut 4.
- Page 29 3. Move both steering levers to the neutral lock position. 4. Remove PTO belt (see Replacing Power Take-Off (PTO) Belt on page 28). 5. Using a 1/2-in. drive breaker bar and extension, insert end of extension into 1/2-in. square hole in idler arm. Carefully move the idler arm counter-clockwise to release belt tension.
- Page 30 DO NOT Sharpen To This Pattern 1. Anti-Scalp Wheel Sharpen To This Pattern 2. Mounting Hardware 3. Height Adjustment Hole Figure 39 Testing Parking Brake (Figure 40) NOTE: Parking brake should be checked after the first 25 hours of use and regularly thereafter.
- Page 31 Adjusting Parking Brake Adjusting Arm Rest (Figure 43) Armrest has two holes to allow for height adjustment. To change height remove attaching hardware (1) and armrest and remount in other hole (2) in armrest bracket. To adjust armrest angle turn angle adjusting bolt in or out until desired angle is achieved.
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Page 32: Storage
Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container. To treat the fuel system for storage: 1. Add fuel stabilizer (Great Dane part number 00592900) according to manufacturers’s instructions. 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Spark plug not gapped correctly. Blown 20-amp fuse (main power circuit). Blown fusible link (charging circuit). Electrical problem – dead battery. Choke adjusted incorrectly. See your Great Dane Dealer. Engine Will Not Bent or kinked throttle cable. Slow Idle Bent governor control. - Page 34 Blown fusible link (charging circuit). Loose or corroded battery or ground connections. Loose or corroded starter cable connections. Neutral start switches faulty or not adjusted properly. See your Great Dane Dealer. Key switch or starter faulty. See your Great Dane Dealer.
- Page 35 Transmission oil cold – allow engine to warm. Running Traction drive belt slipping. Hydraulic pump bypass valves open. Traction drive belt damaged or worn. Hydrostatic pump and/or wheel motor problems. See your Great Dane Dealer. Unit Creeps Needs shift control linkage adjustment. With Engine...
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Page 36: Accessories
Blades bolts are loose. Blades are bent or worn. Sharpen and balance blades. Remove belt shields and check for debris on pulleys. Check pulleys for proper alignment or damage. See your Great Dane Dealer. Mower Blades Mower deck drive belt slipping or broken. -
Page 37: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992609 992610 992611 Model Chariot Chariot Chariot GCHKW1948S GCHKW2352S GCHKW2561S Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FH580V FH680V FH721V Oil Capacity – Qt. (L) w/Filter 1.9 (1.8) 2.0 (1.9) 2.0 (1.9) Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 9 (14) Reverse Maximum –... - Page 38 Genuine Great Dane brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Great Dane dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
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Page 39: Warranty
• Mufflers, belts and tires on Great Dane commercial lawn and garden products are not covered by this warranty. •... - Page 40 Ariens Company - Auburn Operations 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...