BigDog Diablo MP Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 BIG DOG MOWER CO. DIABLO ® ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 605231 REV F...
- Page 2 WARNING 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 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ..........1-1 To the New Owner . - Page 4 Mower Blade ..........4-6 Seat Adjustment .
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Page 5: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION Though current at the time of printing, photographs and This manual applies to the following Big Dog Mower ® illustrations shown may vary slightly from your mower due to equipment lines: subsequent production changes. Big Dog Mower Company ®... - Page 6 REV F 605231...
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its proper use. They should read this manual completely and thor- oughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment. - Page 8 • Do not wear radios or music headphones while charge chute with the engine running. Turn off the operating this mower. Safe operation requires engine and be sure the blades have stopped before your full attention. cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.
- Page 9 Using a Ramp Do not mow on wet grass. Slippery conditions reduce traction which could cause sliding and loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when loading and unloading Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equip- a mower onto a truck or trailer with a ramp.
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Page 10: Service Precautions
• Water; i.e. lake, river • Park the mower on level ground. • Cliffs, retaining walls • Disengage the deck clutch. • Roads, highways • Place the steering control levers in the park brake position. • Buildings • Lower the deck. •... - Page 11 Exercise caution when releasing spring tension from • Do not allow open flame near the battery when any of the belt idlers or when working with any of the charging. deck lift components. • Hydrogen gas forms inside the battery. This gas ...
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Page 12: Safety And Instructions Decals
pilot light such as on a water heater or appli- The following illustrations show the safety decals that are ances. located on the mower. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the decal’s meaning. • Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the gaso- line from the machine indoors. - Page 13 601968 779280 • WARNING: Avoid hydraulic fluid escaping under • WARNING: Avoid skin contact with hot surface. Fluid under pressure! pressure Hot surface! • Hydraulic fluid escaping under pres- Part Number 601968 sure can penetrate skin. Part Number 779280 • Hydraulic fluid escaping under pres- sure may have sufficient force to pen- etrate skin and cause serious injury.
- Page 14 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 15 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 16 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • • • Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the tact with battery battery when charging. • Electrolyte may overflow and damage acid • Hydrogen gas forms inside the bat- paint, wiring or structure.
- Page 17 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.
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Page 19: Operation
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. It is connected to the ignition switch. It records the accumulative time Refer to the Safety section of this manual for detailed opera- while the ignition key is switched to the “RUN”... -
Page 20: Lights
Shown with steering control levers in park brake position A. Lights Figure 3-5 Safety Start Interlock System A. Steering control lever The mower’s safety start interlock system consists of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck clutch switch. Figure 3-3 IMPORTANT: Repair this important safety feature immedi- ately if it malfunctions. -
Page 21: Engine Starting
Stopping the Engine If you cannot locate the problem contact your Big Mower Dealer. ® Use the following procedure to shut the engine off. 1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake posi- The safety interlock system should always func- tion. -
Page 22: Rops (Roll Over Protective Structure)
ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) A ROPS may minimize the chance of injury or death from rollover. A ROPS, when used with a seat belt, is effective in reducing injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit without a ROPS or without the ROPS locked in the raised position (Figure 3-7) can result in serious injury or death. - Page 23 ROPS Inspection Inspect the ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation. Fol- • Do not attach chains or ropes to the ROPS lowing the initial inspection, check the ROPS after every 500 for pulling purposes, as the machine can tip hours of operation or every six months, whichever comes backwards.
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Page 24: Mower Operation
Mower Operation To make a three point turn to the right: 1. Move the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering control lever and Driving the Mower start the turn. Figure 3-11 2. Next, pull back on the steering control levers until they Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, pass neutral and the machine starts to go rearward. - Page 25 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 Neutral movement Right control lever...
- Page 26 Operating Suggestions Never work with blades while the engine is running An inexperienced operator should not mow on or deck clutch switch is engaged (on). slopes or on uneven terrain. Always place the deck clutch switch in the disen- Before attempting normal speed operation an inex- gaged position, place steering control levers in the perienced operator should: park brake position, turn the engine off and discon-...
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Page 27: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
blades. After clutch engagement, advance the engine throttle to full rpm. Engaging the deck clutch at high engine rpm or when Never attempt to make any adjustments to the under heavy load (in tall grass, for example) can cause mower deck while the engine is running or with the belts and/or electric clutch to slip, resulting in premature deck drive clutch engaged. -
Page 28: Air Flow Baffles
Air Flow Baffles Anti-scalp Wheels Anti-scalp wheels are standard on these mowers. These Some decks are equipped with front adjustable air flow wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on baffles. These baffles can be adjusted up or down, depending rough uneven terrain. -
Page 29: Maintenance & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices Torque values are given below: ft-lbs N•m Refer to the Safety section of this manual for more detailed Wheel (lug) nuts ....70 ..95 service safety information. -
Page 30: Hydraulic System
NOTE: The reservoir will require approximately 3.0 U.S. gallons (11.35 liter) of SAE 20W50 service motor oil when Refer to the Diablo MP General Service Manual (P/N 120125) replacing the oil after an oil and filter change. Do not overfill for complete hydraulic oil and filter change procedures. -
Page 31: Fuel And Evaporative Emissions Control System
insure that the hydraulic oil is operating within the correct temperature range. Check and clean the heat exchanger daily and more often in dirty, dusty conditions. Figure 4-4 Use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may result in system failure and pose a safety hazard. -
Page 32: Fuel Evaporation System Filter
Engine Oil and Filter engine. The valve’s two other positions will allow fuel to be drawn from either one or the other fuel tank. Figure 4-6 Valve shown in closed position Allow the engine to cool before changing the engine oil. If the engine has been running, use cau- tion when changing the engine oil as it will be very hot. -
Page 33: Engine Air Filter
Engine Air Filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual. A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on these mowers and supplies clean combustion air to the engine. Figure 4-9 These mowers are equipped with a safety filter. The filter element slides over the safety filter. -
Page 34: General Engine Maintenance
cleaning procedures, can get dust on the inside of the filter Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure, causing dirt ingestion and engine failure. trim ravelings with a sharp knife. It is important to note that whenever an air filter element is If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur cleaned by any method, the person or company performing especially when operating on a slope. - Page 35 punch or 5/8" bolt. A commercial balancing tool is also avail- End view of blades, comparing twisted and straightened blades. able through most hardware supply stores. The blade should not lean or tilt. When spinning the blade slowly it should not wobble. Balance the blade before rein- stalling.
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Page 36: Seat Adjustment
When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. Seat Adjustment There are two seat options available for these mowers. The following are the adjustments for each of these seats. Seat (Option 1) This seat can be adjusted five different ways to obtain the most comfortable position:... - Page 37 align the holes in it with the holes in the lower lever. Re-install the cap screws and tighten. Figure 4-18 The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position. A. Upper control lever C.
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Page 38: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-19, Figure 4-20, & Figure 4-21 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 39 More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather. Inspect ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 500 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first. 10. Refer to engine owner’s manual for engine service information. * After completing maintenance cycle (500 hours), repeat cycle.
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Page 40: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-19 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. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. - Page 41 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. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. Engine Oil Filter 11.
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Page 42: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record Perform the initial hydraulic system oil and filter change after the first 50 hours of use. Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date:... -
Page 43: 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 44 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 Level the deck per the Deck leveling and height adjust- The deck is not level ment section of the parts manual Uneven cutting height An anti-scalp wheel is not...
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Page 45: Storage
STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the 3. Run the engine for a minimum of 10 minutes. mower, engine, and battery should have the following items serviced before storage. Allow the engine to cool before changing the If the mower has been stored for an extended period of engine oil. - Page 46 5. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure 7. Check and inflate tires to 8–12 psi (55–83 KPa). all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place. 8. Refer to engine manual for more information. 6. Install all safety shields and review safety precautions listed in this manual.
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Page 47: Product Literature
PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, or General Service Manual) for these mowers go online to www.bigdogmowerco.com. Contact your local Big Dog Mowers dealer if you require another engine manual. ®... - Page 48 REV F 605231...
- Page 49 INDEX PAGE PAGE Air Flow Baffles ............3-10 Mower Blade Maintenance Precautions ..... 2-5 Anti-scalp Wheels Mower Blade Replacement ............3-10 ........4-7 Battery Service Precautions Mower Operation ........2-5 ............3-6 Belts New Season Preparation ................4-6 ........... 6-1 Carbon Canister ............4-4 Operating Suggestions ..........
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