37hp kaw w/61/w72” side discharge (serial number 719 and above) (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Schiller BOB-CAT 942509J
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MODELS: 942509J PREDATOR PRO GTV990-LP GEN LP W61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942510J PREDATOR PRO GTV990-LP GEN LP W/61 REAR DISCHARGE 942511J PREDATOR PRO GTV990-LP GEN LP W/72 SIDE DISCHARGE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4168252...
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many years of reliable service. 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.
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Ratchets: 3/8”,e Sockets: 9/16”, 3/4" Wrenches: 3/8", 9/16", 3/4" Straight edge Tire pressure gauge Blocks (for deck leveling) NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls. 1.
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES 5. COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS a) Raise the cutterdeck all the way. b) Adjust the spring A with nut B: Approximately 1" of threads should be extending past the spring mounting bracket at nut B. The springs may be tightened or loosened from this point according to personal preference.
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES 7. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top up with the correct oil if necessary. Use SAE 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean SAE 15W40 or SAE 20W50 motor oil or SAE 15W50 synthetic motor oil for the hydraulic system.
MAINTENANCE CHART PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES Maintenance is an ongoing job. These intervals are maximum times between maintenance operations. Perform more often under severe conditions. MAINTENANCE OPERATION FIRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY DAILY HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS ENGINE Consult the engine manual for additional information and instructions Check/Top Off Engine Coolant...
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MAINTENANCE RECORD PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i...
MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES CHECK DAILY Operator Presence Interlock System - Start Operation For the engine to crank, the parking brake must be on, the PTO (blades) off and traction levers in the neutral lock position. Sit in the seat and check, one by one, if the engine will crank with the parking brake off, the blades on, and either traction lever out of neutral lock.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-4) with grease: 1. Deck lift rockshaft (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (6 points) 3. Brake lever pivot (1 point) 4. Push arms (2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank) 5.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Fluid level in the hydraulic system should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation, and every 100 hours thereafter, or when a leak has occurred. If the fluid is low, check all components for leaks. To check, remove reservoir cap M.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES 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 PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES 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 S on air cooled engines. 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 PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES CLEANING MACHINE Clean the machine after use. The machine will run cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and other debris. A clean machine also reduces the risk of fire due to accumulation of combustible debris and chaff Brush or blow clippings and debris off the cutterdeck and engine deck.
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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. BELTS All belts are tensioned by spring loaded idlers. No adjustment is required.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES DECK LEVELING FORWARD PITCH SHOWN a) Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. b) Lower the deck onto a pair of equal height blocks A under the rear corners of the deck. Place another pair of adjustable blocks B under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8”.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is set by moving height of cut pin C to the hole designated for the height of cut desired. To change the height of cut: 1. Lift the deck to the highest position. 2.
ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES CONTROL LEVERS There are two mounting positions for the control levers, upper and lower. The lower position works well for most people. Taller operators may need the upper position. To adjust the height of the control levers: Remove bolts A and nuts B.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES TRACKING HANDLES An adjustment is provided to allow the operator to adjust mashine tracking during operation. 1. Turn knob W clockwise to shorten control lever travel. 2. Turn knob W counter-clockwise to increase con- trol lever travel. DAMPERS Different damper mounting holes have been provided for various operator preferences with control lever...
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS 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. 2.
PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES Note: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.belts are specially designed for use on commercial mow- ers and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Tilt floorplate all the way forward.
SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES POWER UNITS ENGINES: CONTROLS: Construction: Aluminum block with cast-in cast iron Throttle; power takeoff (PTO) clutch switch; traction sleeves. Aluminum head. levers; parking brake lever; lift lever. Configuration: 4-stroke, vertical shaft, V-twin cylin- FUEL SYSTEM: der, overhead valve, air-cooled or liquid cooled. One 33.5 lbs.
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES ENGINE MODEL NUMBERS 942509J, 942510J, 942511J MANUFACTURER Generac MODEL GTV990-LP CYLINDERS COOLING 3.54 X 3.07" BORE/STROKE (90 X 78mm) DISPLACEMENT 60 cu. in. (992cc) COMPRESSION See engine OUTPUT POWER manufacturer’s specifications and website LUBRICATION FULL PRESSURE GOVERNOR Mechanical Heavy Duty...
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES & & r i f , l i t l i...
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES CUTTERDECKS MODEL NUMBER 942509J 942510J 942511J TYPE Side Discharge Rear Discharge Side Discharge CUTTING WIDTH 61.0" (155 cm) 61.0" (155 cm) 71.5" (181 cm) WIDTH (CHUTE UP) 62.0" (157 cm) 62.0" (157 cm) 72.5" (184 cm) WIDTH (CHUTE 73.0"...
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PARTS SECTION PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES PARTS SECTION...
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UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 1 INCLUDED W/ENGINE 18 31...
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BUMPER PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 3 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S-ENG DECK W/LABS 64268-03 NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 3/8-16 QTY 10 ON 61" DECK QTY 14 ON 72" DECK 4165490.7 WRAPPER-BUMPER 4165492.7 STRAP-BUMPER 64262-012 BLT-FLG HD 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 ITEMS 2 &...
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PROPANE TANKS / CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 4...
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PROPANE TANKS / CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S-ENG DECK W/ LABS 2188178 RETAINER-SWITCH 4164737 ASSY-LP TANK MOUNTING 4110023 PLUG-SWITCH HOLE 4164737-03 LATCH-TOGGLE 128010-01 S-KEY SWITCH NYLON NUT 1 1412266 CONNECTOR-12V 4165184...
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BRAKES / REAR WHEEL PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 5 TORQUE TO 225 FT/LBS...
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BRAKES / REAR WHEEL PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S-ENGINE DECK W/LABS 64189-22 BLT-HEX SOC 1/2-13 X 6 4165701.7 WLDMT-BRAKE ARM LH (USED ON 72" DECKS ONLY) 4165700.7 WLDMT-BRAKE ARM RH 128102 SPRING,EXTENSION 4165449.7...
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OIL COOLER PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 6 TO PUMP CASE DRAIN...
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OIL COOLER PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S ENGINE DECK W/LABS 4166418.7 BRKT-COOLER FRONT 64262-002 BLT-FLG HD 1/4-20 X 3/4 2720891.7 SCREEN-OIL COOLER 2188173 COOLER-OIL 4167655 S HYD RSRVR W/LABS (69053-05 IS A SERVICEABLE LENGTH OF 55") 69053-05 3/8 HIGH TEMP HOSE 69053-05...
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FUEL LINES / HYDRAULICS PREDATOR-PRO LP SERIES FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7 TO RH FUEL TANK TO LH FUEL TANK TO ENGINE...
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