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- Page 1 BIGDOG MOWER CO. ® Stout™ General Service Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 121365 REV B...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ..........1-1 Big Dog Service Program . - Page 4 Electrical ............7-1 Main Electrical Harness Schematic .
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Page 5: General Information
This manual is part of a service package for the Big Dog Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string ® Stout™ mowers. Use of this manual in conjunction with other tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build- Big Dog... - Page 6 REV B 121365...
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Page 7: Safety
SAFETY • Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run- ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills. • If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a mes- of spillage and avoid creating any source of igni- sage intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL... -
Page 8: Operation Precautions
and purpose of all controls, instruments, indicators Always keep engine and machine clean, removing and labels. accumulated dirt, trash and other material from machine. Wear Protective Clothing Never put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running. -
Page 9: Maintenance Precautions
• Allow the mower, especially the engine, to cool Never use an open flame to look for leaks anywhere on before storing inside a building. the equipment. Always wear adequate eye protection when: Never use an open flame as light anywhere on or around the equipment. - Page 10 • Prevent the battery terminals from touching any If you spill acid on yourself: metal mower parts when removing or installing • Flush your skin with water. the battery. • Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the • Do not allow metal tools to short between the acid.
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Page 11: Torque
TORQUE Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Special Torques section. Size ft-lbs N•m... - Page 12 REV B 121365...
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Page 13: Power Unit Maintenance
POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE Steering Adjustments 1. Raise the rear of the mower and block with certified jack stands. The rear wheels need to be able to rotate freely and clear of all obstructions. Steering Control Lever Neutral Adjustment 2. Chock the front tires. The mower’s steering has been factory adjusted to elimi- 3. - Page 14 Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position Shown with steering control levers in the park brake position A. Steering control lever Figure 4-2 6. Start the engine. Move the steering control lever to barely engage the brake (neutral) slot and hold it in A.
- Page 15 • Reconnect them to the seat switch. This must be • Place the steering control levers in the park brake completed so that the safety circuit is function- position. ing properly. Figure 4-1 • Stop the engine. • Re-attach the seat platform to the mower frame. •...
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Page 16: Steering Control Lever Stops
Steering Control Lever Stops This procedure will require that the unit to be raised to allow the drive wheel to rotate. • Block the mower up off of the ground using only appropriate vehicle stands (minimum weight rating of 2000 pound)s. Use in pairs only. -
Page 17: Belts
• Re-attach the seat platform to the mower frame. Do not operate the mower without plugging the mower’s wiring harness into the seat switch. This switch is an important part of the safety start interlock system. Serious injury can result if the seat switch is not plugged into the mower’s wiring harness. - Page 18 5. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn These purge procedures should be implemented any time a after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface. hydrostatic system has been opened to facilitate mainte- nance or the oil has been changed. 6.
- Page 19 Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position Untrained maintenance personnel should never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to the mower’s drive system while the engine is running. The following procedures should be performed by trained maintenance personnel only. •...
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Page 20: Tires
Do not operate the mower without plugging the mower’s wiring harness into the seat switch. This switch is an important part of the safety start interlock system. Serious injury can result if the seat switch is not plugged into the mower’s wiring harness. -
Page 21: Engine Maintenance
IMPORTANT: When removing the oil filter take precautions to minimize oil spill- age on the exhaust system. Big Dog Stout™ mowers have a fuel evaporation system ® filter. This filter must be checked and replaced every 300 Draining the Engine Oil: hours or annually whichever comes first. -
Page 22: Fuel And Evaporative System Line Routings
Fuel and Evaporative System Line Routings The vapor lines are connected to the fuel tank as shown. They connect the fuel tank to the engine’s vapor port. Figure 5-4 These mowers have a fuel evaporative system installed. There are two different types of rubber hoses that are connected to the fuel tank. -
Page 23: Deck Adjustments
DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Leveling Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly inflated before starting to level deck. The recom- mended pressures are as follows: Drive wheels tire pressure ..8 - 12 psi Gauge wheels tire pressure. -
Page 24: Blades
punch or 5/8" bolt. A commercial balancing tool is also avail- able through most hardware supply stores 9.50" The blade should not lean or tilt. When spinning the blade slowly it should not wobble. Balance the blade before rein- stalling. Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion (Figure 6-5 &... -
Page 25: Belts
IMPORTANT: The blade sail (curved part) must be point- End view of blades, comparing twisted and straightened blades. ing upward toward the inside of the deck to ensure proper cutting. When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. - Page 26 Keep hands clear when pulling belt over the pulley to prevent pinching. Do not get hand or fingers between pulley and belt. Grasp the belt here and pull over the pulley. Figure 6-8 REV B 121365...
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Page 27: Electrical
ELECTRICAL Main Electrical Harness Schematic 121365 REV B... -
Page 28: Main Harness To Fuel Gauge Voltage Convertor Schematic
Main Harness to Fuel Gauge Voltage Convertor Schematic Main Harness to Lights Schematic REV B 114241... -
Page 29: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Figure 8-1, Figure 8-2, & Figure 8-3 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 OR 300 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 30: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. -
Page 31: 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 will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions. SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES... - Page 32 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Uneven cutting height 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 adjust- ment section of the General Service Manual An anti-scalp wheel is not...
- Page 33 INDEX PAGE PAGE Avoid Acid Burns .............2-4 Maintenance Precautions ........2-3 Avoid Fire Hazards ..........2-2 Maintenance Schedule .......... 8-1 Belts ..............4-5 Mower Blade Maintenance ........6-2 Blades ...............6-1 Mower Blade Removal ........... 6-3 Deck Belt Adjustment ..........6-3 Operate Machine Safely ........2-2 Deck Belt Installation ..........6-3 Operation Precautions ...........
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