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- Page 1 942241F PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE 942242F PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE 942257F PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE 942258F PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE PARTS MANUAL 4164372...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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 manuals thoroughly. -
Page 4: Safety
These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and modified or changed in any manner not specifically the safety of others, read and follow the information authorized after original manufacture–including the... - Page 5 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 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 dealer representative for clarification.
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Page 6: Machine Operation
SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES MACHINE OPERATION OPERATING SAFELY – Check operator present interlock system and In general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems – Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine onto a trailer or truck. –... - Page 7 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Interrupting operation MANEUVERING SAFELY – Before leaving the operator's position: In general - Park on level ground; – Slow down before turning. - Disengage the PTO; – Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely - Set the parking brake; necessary.
- Page 8 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES WARNING for wheel weights or counterweights to improve MOWING SLPES stability. Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tipover Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) accidents that sometimes lead to severe injury or death. All • Fixed and folding Rollover Protection Structures slopes require extra caution.
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Page 9: Maintenance Safety
SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES WARNING MAINTENANCE SAFETY FUEL IN GENERAL – Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable; gasoline vapors are – Maintain machine according to manufacturer's explosive. Use extra care when schedule and instructions for maximum safety handling. and best mowing results. –... -
Page 10: Storage Safety
SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause seri- Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories ous injury or death. on both machines. -
Page 11: Labels
LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES DFI CONTROL PANEL LABEL CONTROL PANEL LABEL... - Page 12 LABELS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 4158400...
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Page 18: Controls
CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CHOKE (C) - Pull the choke control out to set the choke ON. Push it in to set the choke OFF. POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) SWITCH (P) The operator must be in the seat when engaging the PTO or the engine will kill. - Page 19 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 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.
- Page 20 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 12 VOLT POWER OUTLET (X) - A 12 volt power outlet is provided to operate 12 volt personal accessories. Below seat STANDARD GAS-FUEL VALVES (U) - A fuel tank selector valve is provided on the front control panel.
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Page 21: Pushing The Machine
CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FOOT LIFT PEDAL The foot lift pedal A, allows the operator to raise the mower deck to the highest position without removing his/her hands from the traction controls. To use the foot lift pedal A, press on it to raise the deck. -
Page 22: Pre-Operation Check List
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER’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. -
Page 23: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM – Fill fuel tanks with good quality, clean, unleaded gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. To start the engine: – Use a funnel to avoid spillage. – The PTO switch must be OFF. –... -
Page 24: Operating Notes
OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES OPERATING NOTES DRIVING 1. 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. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. –... -
Page 25: Cutting Tips
OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. DANGER 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO ROTATING BLADES switch. -
Page 26: Maintenance Chart
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Page 27: Maintenance Record
MAINTENANCE RECORD PREDATOR-PRO SERIES NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i... -
Page 28: Maintenance
(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. - Page 29 MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO 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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Page 30: Hydraulic System
MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO 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. -
Page 31: Engine Oil
MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO 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. -
Page 32: Engine Cooling
MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HEAVY DUTY CYCLONIC AIR CLEANER Clean and replace the air cleaner element as specified in the service chart. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust fumes may indicate a dirty air cleaner. To replace air cleaner elements: 1. -
Page 33: Cleaning Machine
MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO 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. - Page 34 – 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. SPECIFIC TORQUES BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 70 FT-LBS (95 Nm) WHEEL HUB NUTS: 175 FT-LBS (237 Nm)
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Page 35: Deck Leveling
ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 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 A under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks B under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8". -
Page 36: Height Of Cut
ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is set by moving height of cut pin N 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. -
Page 37: Control Levers
ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO 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: –... - Page 38 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO 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. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock position and raise the seat.
- Page 39 5. Remove old belt from the machine. 6. Install a new belt by performing the these steps in reverse order. Note: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. re- placement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer.
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Page 40: Belt Replacement
BELT REPLACEMENT PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Set the cutterdeck in the lowest height-of-cut position. 2. Remove the engine-cutterdeck belt from the deck idlers and pulley (see engine-cutterdeck belt replacement). Push it aside but don't remove it from the machine. 3. - Page 42 SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.schillergc.com BOB-CAT BUNTON RYAN STEINER...
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