Summary of Contents for CGC BOB-CAT PREDATOR PRO 942240E
- Page 1 MODELS: 942240E PREDATOR PRO 26HP GEN W/52 SIDE DISCHARGE 942241E PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942242E PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/72 SIDE DISCHARGE 942245E PREDATOR PRO 26HP KAW LC W/61 SIDE DISCHARGE PARTS MANUAL 4158126...
- Page 2 CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Page 3 Your safe use of this CGC, 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 CGC, Inc. machines. For your safety and the manner not specifically authorized after original safety of others, read and follow the information manufacture-including the addition of "after-market"...
- 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 factory representative for clarification.
- Page 6 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Check operator present interlock system and Use only approved drawbar hitch points. brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Limit loads to those you can safely control. before using. Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
- Page 7 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Interrupting operation MANEUVERING SAFELY In general Before leaving the operator's position: Slow down before turning. Park on level ground. Disengage the PTO. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look behind and down Set the parking brake. for small children and pets before and during Shut off the engine and remove the key.
- Page 8 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed • Fixed and folding Rollover Protection Structures or direction. (ROPS) are available as optional accessories for this machine. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then turn slowly and downhill when possible.
- Page 9 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNING In general Fuel Maintain machine according to manufacturer's Gasoline and diesel fuels schedule and instructions for maximum safety are flammable; gasoline and best mowing results. vapors are explosive. Use extra care when handling. Park machine on level ground. Store only in containers Never allow untrained personnel to service ma- specifically designed for...
- Page 10 SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES JUMP STARTING If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must be promptly removed by a doctor familiar with 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. this form of injury or gangrene Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories may result.
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- Page 16 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES or other attachment. NOTE: The PTO switch does not control attachments powered by a separate engine. Disengage the PTO whenever you stop or leave the operator’s position Shut off engine with the key and remove the spark plug wires before making adjustments or unplugging a clogged mower.
- Page 17 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 18 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 19 CONTROLS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 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.
- Page 20 PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Never allow riders. ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety 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, causing injury or damage.
- Page 21 OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM Fill fuel tanks with good quality, clean, unleaded To start the engine: gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE The PTO switch must be OFF. Use a funnel to avoid spillage. Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position.
- Page 22 OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 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 Push both traction levers forward evenly to the full open position.
- Page 23 OPERATION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. DANGER Sit in the seat. Start the engine. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO ROTATING BLADES switch.
- Page 24 MAINTENANCE CHART PREDATOR-PRO SERIES t l i t l i...
- Page 25 MAINTENANCE RECORD PREDATOR-PRO SERIES NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i...
- Page 26 (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 CGC, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
- Page 27 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.
- Page 28 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 29 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. Remove drain cap D and drain the crankcase. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements.
- Page 30 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 31 Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use CGC, Inc. blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous. SPECIFIC TORQUES BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 70 FT-LBS (95 Nm)
- Page 32 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 33 ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS 1. Raise the cutterdeck all the way. 2. Adjust the spring A with nut B: 52" cutterdecks to a length of 9-1/8" (232 mm) 61" cutterdecks to a length of 9-9/16" (242 mm) 72" cutterdecks to a length of 10-1/8" (257 mm) The springs may be tightened or loosened from this point according to personal preference.
- Page 34 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 35 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 36 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: Remove bolts A and nuts B.
- Page 37 BELT REPLACEMENT PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Note: Always use CGC, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. CGC, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on commercial mowers and will normally last longer. ENGINE-CUTTERDECK (PTO) BELT 1. Set the cutterdeck in the lowest height-of-cut position.
- Page 38 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 39 COMMERCIAL GROUNDS CARE, INC. ONE BOB-CAT LANE P.O. BOX 469 JOHNSON CREEK, WI 53038 920-699-2000 www.cgcequip.com BOB-CAT BUNTON RYAN STEINER...
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