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SETUP, PARTS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL GEAR DRIVE MIDSIZE Power Unit Models: 930022 Power Unit 15HP Kawasaki Gear Drive 930023 Power Unit 17HP Kawasaki Gear Drive (Operation & Safety Manual: 2721692) 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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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 7. Unbolt shipping bracket E from the crate. NOTE: It will be necessary to support the rear of the power unit and level it for attachment to the cutterdeck. 8. Remove the power unit from the crate and support the rear of the power unit using a jackstand.
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Gear ASSEMBLY/SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Drive Midsize 13. Attach gear shift lever A removed in Step 2 to the lower shift arm with (1) M8-1.25 X 25 Bolt and (1) M8-1.25 whizlock nut. Shift the lever to the neutral position and verify that the lever is centered side to side in the slot.
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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 independant 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 5. Position power unit behind the crate and cutterdeck. 6. With the cradle raised above the cutterdeck, roll the front of the cradle and power unit up and over the cutterdeck and crate. 7. 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 MACHINE LUBRICATION Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease: 1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points) 2) Caster wheel bearings on wheel hub (2 points) 3) Drive Wheel Bellcranks (2 points) 4) Brake Levers (2 points) 5) Idler pivot bearings: a) Engine to cutterdeck belt tensioner b) Cutterdeck belt tensioner...
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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.
Gear MAINTENANCE 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 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. & & Consult the manufacturer’s manual for your engine for further information and instructions.
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Gear ADJUSTMENTS Drive Midsize Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged. OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROLS The operator present (OP) controls should be adjusted to control the operation of the plunger of the operator present switch (located under the right side of the control panel).
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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 can be adjusted to one of three settings to account for various mowing conditions. 1. Adjust by moving the spring anchor bolt to position 1, 2 or 3. • Position 1 will provide the least amount of hand effort and wheel traction.
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 - Remove brake rod C and tracton control rod D from bellcrank. Remove bottom bolt and spacer from fender A and loosen the other bolt that holds bellcrank. Rotate bellcrank and idler up and out of the way.
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