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- Page 1 BigDog ® Mowers Diablo ® Operator Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 605230 REV C...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner . - Page 4 Hydraulic System........4-3 Fuel and Evaporative Emissions Control System ... . 4-3 Engine Oil and Filter .
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Page 5: General Information
2. Correct part number. 3. Correct model number. General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance is 4. Correct serial number. outlined for both the experienced and novice BigDog Mowers ® All warranty repair and service must be handled through an user. Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be authorized BigDog ®... - Page 6 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. • All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and decals. - Page 8 602041 Part Number 602041 601967 WARNING: • Keep a safe distance from the machine. Hot surface! WARNING: Fire! • Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment, top of deck, Part Number 601967 exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel Part Number 600899 tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings,...
- Page 9 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • Do not overfill battery. • • Avoid skin con- Do not allow open flame near the • Electrolyte may overflow and damage tact with battery battery when charging. acid paint, wiring or structure. When clean- •...
- Page 10 Part Number 601993 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
- Page 11 Part Number 601635 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: This structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn, or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. WARNING: Roll over! •...
- Page 12 Part Number 603056 603056 Fast Slow Choke Mower blade engage/disengage switch Ignition switch - insert key Engine start position Before starting the engine: • Read Operator’s Manual • Disengage mower blades • Place control levers in park brake position Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment.
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Page 13: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. - Page 14 REV C 605230...
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- Safe Operating Practices nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and and do not hang a towel from the waist. -
Page 16: Using A Ramp
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and cause serious physical injury. the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. The BigDog mower is capable of operating horizontally ® Avoid sudden acceleration when on a ramp. -
Page 17: Children
6. Extremely dry conditions of grass the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 7. Tire pressure mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children Any attachments mounted to the mower will also affect will remain where you last saw them. ... -
Page 18: Control Panel
E. Oil pressure light (Figure 3-1) — this light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position ® ® The BigDog Diablo mower comes equipped with operating and stays lit until the engine is running and a safe oil lights mounted in the front of the mower frame. -
Page 19: Safety Start Interlock System
If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not Deck lift pedal opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem cannot be located, contact your BigDog ® Mowers Dealer. WARNING The safety interlock system should always function per steps 4 and 5. -
Page 20: Stopping The Engine
Mowers Dealer in your area. 1. Before starting mower each day, perform daily pre- operation checking. (See Safety Start Interlock System section.) 2. Make sure the steering control levers are in the park brake position and the deck clutch switch is disengaged. Only start the engine from the operator’s position. - Page 21 “folded” position only when absolutely necessary. • any other problem If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not use carbon tetrachloride, naphtha, or other chemical cleaning WARNING agents, as these will weaken the webbing. For the same reason, do not bleach or dye the webbing.
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Page 22: Mower Operation
forward from neutral than the left steering control lever. WARNING To turn right, move the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering control lever. (Figure 3-9) Always pull from the mower hitch. Do not attach chains Zero radius turn, move one steering control lever forward or ropes to the ROPS for pulling purposes, as the machine and the other steering control lever back of neutral. - Page 23 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION THREE POINT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS TURN Step 1 FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 3 REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement Neutral Right control lever...
- Page 24 Inspect the machine and ing! involve your BigDog ® Mower Dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
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Page 25: Air Flow Baffles (60" Decks)
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately and contact your BigDog Mowers Dealer. ® 605230... -
Page 26: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
Anti-scalp wheels 60” Deck Shown Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on BigDog ® Mowers. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. After setting the cutting height, adjust the front anti-scalp Slot wheels so they extend below the deck but do not contact the ground. -
Page 27: Maintenance & Adjustments
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of the Use only genuine BigDog Mowers replacement parts to ® deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and ensure that original standards are maintained. -
Page 28: Torque Values
Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) when they become corroded. If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your BigDog ®... -
Page 29: Hydraulic System
Prefill the filter element with clean oil before installing, to prevent drawing air into the system pump. Fuel and Evaporative Emissions Control System The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this mower is EPA compliant. Use only BigDog ® Mowers approved Figure 4-1 replacement parts. - Page 30 • Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. Hydraulic • Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store reservoir machine away from open flame or spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or appliances. •...
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Page 31: Engine Oil And Filter
The fuel system is designed to leave room for the fuel to expand frequently. IMPORTANT: When removing the oil filter take with fuel temperature changes. precautions to minimize oil spillage on the exhaust system. C. Draining the engine oil (units equipped with oil drain valve as shown in Figure 4-4). -
Page 32: General Engine Maintenance
Do not attempt to use a damaged Fuel Evaporation System Filter element which will allow abrasive particles to enter the engine. Some BigDog Diablo mowers have a fuel evaporation ® ®... -
Page 33: Mower Blade Maintenance
Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the 5/8” cap screw holding WARNING the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part number 381442) is available from BigDog ® Mowers. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially they are being removed or installed on the spindle. -
Page 34: Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment The seat on the mower can be adjusted forward and rearward by sliding the seat release handle and moving the seat until a comfortable operating position is attained. Figure 4-10 Resharpening pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. -
Page 35: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-12, Figure 4-13, & Figure 4-14 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 OR 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use... -
Page 36: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-12 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Valve 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. - Page 37 Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Valve 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions. - Page 40 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s) bent The deck is not level Level the deck per the Deck leveling and height adjustment section of the parts manual Uneven cutting height An anti-scalp wheel is not...
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Page 41: Storage
STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of the engine mower, engine, and battery should have the following items that are subject to corrosion. serviced before storage. 8. -
Page 42: Product Literature
PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the BigDog Mowers product manuals (Operator’s Manual, General Service Manual, or ® Parts Manual) go online to www.bigdogmowers.com. Contact your local BigDog Mowers dealer if you require another engine owner’s manual. - Page 43 INDEX PAGE PAGE Air flow baffles ............3-11 Mower Operation ............ 3-8 Anti-scalp wheels ..........3-12 New season preparation ........6-1 Belts .................4-6 Operating suggestions ......... 3-10 Children ..............3-3 Operation safety ............. 3-1 Control Panel ............3-4 Parts and service ........... 1-1 Controls ..............3-4 Preparation of battery for storage ......
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