Summary of Contents for Schiller Grounds Care BOB-CAT 942311G
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942311G FASTCAT RZ 656cc Pro Series B&S W/42 SIDE DISCHARGE 942313G FASTCAT RZ 724cc Pro Series B&S W/52 SIDE DISCHARGE 942314G FASTCAT RZ 810cc Pro Series B&S W/61 SIDE DISCHARGE...
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its The engine exhaust from this product constituents are known to the State of contains chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer, birth defects of California to cause cancer, birth and other reproductive harm.
Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly.
“aftermarket” accessories or component shown above. parts not specifically approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will result in the Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. Warranty being voided. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous Any and all liability for personal injury and/or property...
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SAFETY FastCat RZ PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification.
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SAFETY FastCat RZ Machine preparation OPERATING SAFELY In general Check operator presence interlock system and brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Slow down and use caution when making turns Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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SAFETY FastCat RZ Starting Interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this manual Before leaving the operator's position: or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - Set the parking brake.
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SAFETY FastCat RZ MANEUVERING SAFELY In general Use extra care with grass catchers or other Slow down before turning. attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look behind and down Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs etc.
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SAFETY FastCat RZ MAINTENANCE SAFETY Blades WARNING In general Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove ob- schedule and instructions for maximum safety structions with care. Wrap the and best mowing results. blade(s) or wear gloves.
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SAFETY FastCat RZ BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. Battery acid is caustic and fumes Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories are explosive and can cause on both machines. serious injury or death. 2.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS FastCat RZ TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Sockets: 1/2”, 15/16 Wrenches: 18mm, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16” Tire pressure gauge NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls. 1.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FastCat RZ 4. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top off with the correct oil if necessary. Use 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. Insure Battery cables are connected properly. Battery acid is caustic.
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LABELS FastCat RZ BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual & labels. - Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF. BEFORE LEAVING SEAT: - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON.
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LABELS FastCat RZ OPERATOR'S MANUAL IS LOCATED UNDER THE FOOT PLATE. 4165730...
CONTROLS FastCat RZ KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START.
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CONTROLS FastCat RZ FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (U) The fuel tank selector valve is located behind the seat. The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
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CONTROLS FastCat RZ Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
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CONTROLS FastCat RZ PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST FastCat RZ PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, good condition.
OPERATION FastCat RZ FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. To start the engine: - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. - The PTO switch must be OFF. - Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position.
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OPERATION FastCat RZ OPERATING NOTES DRIVING With the PTO disengaged, move the parking - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the brake to OFF. PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. - For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the Push both traction levers forward evenly to full open position.
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OPERATION FastCat RZ CUTTING DANGER 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. ROTATING BLADES – KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. 4.
MAINTENANCE RECORD FastCat RZ NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & t l i r i f l i f...
(A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat RZ LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-3) with grease: 1. Deck lift lever (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 3. Pull arms (2 points located at the front of the cutterdeck) 4.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat RZ ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat RZ DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Engines equipped with dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner element with an oiled, foam precleaner element on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should be inspected regularly and maintained.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat RZ ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en- gine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen V. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat RZ TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. recommends returning the machine to your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.
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Replace bent or cracked blades. Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.
ADJUSTMENTS FastCat RZ DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat RZ PARKING BRAKE FOR 61" MODELS NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma- chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON.
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat RZ HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUST- MENTS A turnbuckle style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks.
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat RZ ARM REST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove acorn nuts 1, plastic washers 2, arm rest 3 and second set of plastic washers 4. 2. Adjust carriage bolts 5 to desired height A, B, or C by pushing on the carriage bolts 5 until they are free from the locking slot, adjusting them to the desired height and then pulling the carriage bolts 5 into the desired locking slot A, B, or C.
BELT REPLACEMENT FastCat RZ NOTE: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove floorplate.
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