DEK 36B Owner's Manual

Dek lawn mower owner's manual

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This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered
lawnmower models: 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX
READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
DO NOT RETURN THIS LAWN MOWER
Have the following information ready when you call us:
Date of Purchase:
Location of Purchase:
Serial # - Mower:
Serial # - Engine:
Serial # - Transmission
DEK® is registered trademark of GXi International, LLC Clayton, NC 27520 USA
No part of this publication can be printed or copied without written permission.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment
®
Owner's Manual
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TO THE STORE!
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP?
call 24 hrs / 7-days a week help-line: [1] 800-393-0668
or go to www.DEKPowerUSA.com
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NOTE:
Mower and engine life are ex-
tended greatly through the use
of frequent lubrications, oil
changes and providing routine
maintenance. To protect your
investment, do not forget to
perform routine maintenance.

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Dwayne Orrell
April 22, 2025

I need to know all the belt sizes for replacement

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Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025

The available belt size for replacement on DEK part number 36B is not specified in the provided context.

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Summary of Contents for DEK 36B

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. DO NOT RETURN THIS LAWN MOWER Have the following information ready when you call us:...
  • Page 2 See our website at www.DEKPowerUSA.com or contact us at 919-550-3221 for more details on our full line of DEK Heavy Duty Power Equipment product as shown below: Heavy Duty Power Equipment ® Generators, Welder Generators & Accessories A complete range of gasoline generators from 4 kW of continuous power, to 7.5 kW models.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. This manual contains assembly, operating, safety, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions. BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER, CAREFULLY READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRITY. 2. This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the mower. It must be available to all of the operators and/or person(s) servicing the mower.
  • Page 4: Safety Information

    For your safety, inspect the lawn mower before each use of op- eration. In order to inspect your lawn mower, the following condi- tions should be met: the lawn mower should be on a flat and level surface, with the ignition switch off, key removed, and blades dis- engaged.
  • Page 5: Safety Decal Identification

    Approx. 450 lbs. Approx. 450 lbs. 45” x 72” 45” x 72” ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 5 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX 36HX Commercial, 0-turn Commercial, 0-turn 36” 52” 14hp DEK 16hp Honda, v-twin...
  • Page 6: Control Panel Component Identification

    Below, you will find a diagram of the control panel. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the mower controls. Gear Drive Models Lawn Mower Feature Identification (some features may appear different than shown, depending on the model) Hydro brake / lock...
  • Page 7 F) Repeat steps A through E for the second front wheel. G) Apply grease to the front wheel sleeve grease fittings when complete. Rev: 8/2008 ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 7 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX...
  • Page 8 Please make any minor adjustments to the position of the threaded connecting rod attachment Rev: 8/2008 ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 8 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX 1/8” gap in full forward position V-Plates...
  • Page 9 Heavy Duty Power Equipment Assembly Instructions Step 2(b): Assembly Instructions for Mowers with Belt Drive System (36B, 36BX) Attach the handle bars using 2 bolts on each side of the fuel tank bracket. Select the desired hole locations to adjust for the handle bar height.
  • Page 10 Red wire with crimp connec- tors and typi- cally a green plastic cover. ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 10 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX 36” belt drive blade activation safety switch location top view.
  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    Place the fuel tank straps into position, wrapping them around the tank and the bracket. Note: the 36B model has slots for the straps to feed through. Once the fuel tank and straps are in place, securely tighten the straps using the bolts provided.
  • Page 12: Starting The Engine

    Return the gear shift lever to neu- tral “N”. ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 12 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Figure 4...
  • Page 13: Mowing

    NEVER “slam” the blade on/off handle from off to on without pausing an adequate time in the soft start range. ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 13 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Figure 5 WARNING Hydro by- pass levers...
  • Page 14: Changing Cut Height

    Never put the spacers below the blade. ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 14 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Figure 9A Figure 9B CAUTION Figure 10...
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    Cleaning the Mower It is recommended that the DEK lawn mower be cleaned on a daily basis. Excessive accumulation of dirt, debris, oil, etc. causes premature wear on the components and may present a potential safety hazard.
  • Page 16: Lubrication Points

    Belt drive system (6 locations: 2 locations on belt pulley supports on each side of the mower; 2 on the couplings between the transmission and the drive shafts. Rev: 8/2008 Lubrication Points ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 16 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX...
  • Page 17: Service Adjustments

    Drive Belt and Brake Adjustment, 36B and BX Models To adjust the actuation of the brake and the drive belt, there are two adjustable “swivels”...
  • Page 18: Engine To Transmission Belt

    ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 18 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX (See Figure 18) WARNING Figure 18...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    Incorrect belt tension Excessive belt wear ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 19 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Solution Turn key to ON position Add gasoline Prime engine or shake bubble out Turn valve ON Turn choke on Adjust choke linkage (p.
  • Page 20 Belt drive—belt slipping Belt drive—transmission failure ® is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 20 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Solution Release brake on control panel Ensure bypass pins are retracted Release parking brake detents Shift transmission into gear by slid-...
  • Page 21: Warranty

    Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty 24 months Generator Accessories Heavy Duty Generators is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 21 of 21 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX LENGTH OF WARRANTY:* COMMERCIAL RENTAL Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty...

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