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- Page 1 942246F 37HP KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE (Serial Number 719 and above) 942247F 37HP KAW W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE PARTS MANUAL 4163723...
- 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 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 Schiller of hazard seriousness. 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...
- 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.
- Page 6 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.
- Page 9 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 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.
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- Page 12 LABELS Predator Pro Series 4158401...
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- Page 18 CONTROLS Predator Pro Series 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 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 STANDARD GAS-FUEL VALVES (U) - A fuel tank selector valve is provided on the front control panel. The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
- Page 21 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 22 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 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 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 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 Predator Pro Series t l i t l i...
- Page 27 MAINTENANCE RECORD Predator Pro Series NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & r i f , l i t l i...
- Page 28 (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.
- Page 30 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 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 MAINTENANCE Predator Pro Series WASHING MACHINE CAUTION: Improperly washing a machine can cause water to enter bearings and other components. This can greatly reduce component life. – Do not use a pressure washer. Do not direct water at bearings or seals. High pressure water can blow past seals ad enter seal bearings.
- Page 33 – 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)
- Page 34 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 35 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 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: –...
- Page 37 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.
- Page 38 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.
- Page 39 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 40 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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