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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL GEAR DRIVE MIDSIZE Power Unit Models: 630024 POWER UNIT-15HP KAWASAKI GD 630025 POWER UNIT-17HP KAWASAKI GD (Operation & Safety Manual: 4119600) WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Bunton designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did. Jacobsen, a Textron Company One Bob Cat Lane Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........
“after-market” accessories or component parts not specifically approved by Jacobsen, a Textron Company-will result in the Jacobsen, a Textron Company Warranty being voided. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property or serious injury.
Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize GENERAL NOTE: FRONT, REAR, RIGHT HAND AND LEFT HAND REFERENCES BELOW ARE WITH RESPECT TO AN OPERATOR AT THE CONTROLS. 1. UNCRATE - Place both power unit and cutterdeck crates on a level surface. Remove sides and top from both the power unit and cutterdeck crates.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize 9. Remove and discard the shipping sleeves G. 10. Remove and discard tie wraps at locations shown. 11. Wire tie harness and throttle cable to upper handle as shown. 12. Attach gear select plate G to bottom of the select support, using (2) 5/16-18X3/4 bolts and (2) 5/16-18 nuts supplied in parts bag.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize 15. Move the speed control knob I to the forward position as shown. NOTE: To remove the power unit from the crate, make sure the gear selector handle is in the neutral position. Push or pull the control levers in the desired direction of travel.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT: Two types of cutterdeck mounting systems are available, fixed and floating. Fixed mounting rigidly attaches the cutterdeck to the power unit. Floating mounting allows the cutterdeck to move independent of the power unit providing a more uniform cut. Follow the appropriate instructions below for the type of cutterdeck being attached to the power unit.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize 6. Remove belt cover and set aside. 7. Block the rear of the cutterdeck with the appropriate height block for the desired height of cut B. See Support Block Chart below. " 5 " 5 "...
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize FLOATING CUTTERDECK ATTACHMENT 1. Unbolt the caster wheels and the shipping brackets from the crate. 2. Remove the shipping bracket from the caster wheel by loosening the caster bolt and sliding the shipping bracket off and retighten caster bolt. 3.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize 10. Position power unit behind the crate and cutterdeck. 11. With the cradle raised above the cutterdeck, roll the front of the cradle and power unit up and over the cutterdeck and crate. 12. Align height of cut pins E on cutterdeck with the bushings on the cradle and lower the cradle so pins pass through bushings.
Gear LUBRICATION Drive Midsize ENGINE DAILY Remove the dipstick S and check that the oil level reaches the full mark. If necessary, top off with fresh oil. To obtain the correct oil level, the machine must be level. See engine manufacturer’s manual for proper oil viscosity and grade.
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Gear LUBRICATION Drive Midsize The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty, dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently. Engine (daily) Check the engine for oil leaks. Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily) Ensure that the cooling fins and air intake screen I are cleaned daily.
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Gear LUBRICATION Drive Midsize MACHINE LUBRICATION Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease: 1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2) Brake Control Lever (2 points) 3) Drive Belt Bellcranks (4 points) 4) Brake Levers (2 points) 5) Idler pivot bearings: a) Engine to cutterdeck belt tensioner b) Cutterdeck belt tensioner...
Gear MAINTENANCE Drive Midsize Blade Sharpening Blades may be sharpened by filing or grinding, but with either method the balance of the blades must be maintained at 5/8 oz/in or less. Failure to maintain balance causes excess vibration, wear and shortened life of not only the blades, but most all components of the machine.
Gear SERVICE CHART Drive Midsize NOTE: CHANGE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION. & & e t l Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your engine for further information and instructions.
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Gear ADJUSTMENTS Drive Midsize HANDLE BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To adjust handle bar height: Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of handlebars. Raise or lower as required. Reposition upper handle and reinsert bolts G into appropriate hole in lower handle and tighten.
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Gear ADJUSTMENTS Drive Midsize DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Drive belt tension is adjusted by moving the Stop Bar A. Loosen the Speed Control Knob B and move the Stop Bar A to the desired position. Moving the Stop Bar forward will increase the travel of the Control Levers C and provide more belt tension.
Gear BELT REPLACEMENT Drive Midsize PTO BELT 1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove PTO belt. 2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" ratchet or breaker bar and remove belt. 3.
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Gear BELT REPLACEMENT Drive Midsize WHEEL-DRIVE BELT 1. Raise the back of the power unit and support with jack stands. 2. Remove swivel A from the upper control plate E. Rotate the upper control plate E so that the pulley F moves away from the belt. The swivel A can be installed in the larger of the two holes in the control plate E as shown, to hold the pulley in place while changing the belt.
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Equipment from Jacobsen, a Textron company, is built to exacting standards ensured by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support.
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