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- Page 1 GIAN'r-VAC'_ Simplicilq OPERATOR'S MANUAL Field and Brush Mower Mfg. No. Model No. Description 7085922 FB13250BS 13 hp Briggs, Hydro-Drive 7085923 GM2515KAW 15 hp Kawasaki, Hydro-Drive 7085924 GM2513H 13 hp Honda, Hydro-Drive Manual No. 7078128 (Rev. 1, 10/13/2005)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Identification Numbers ........Troubleshooting, Adjustment and Service ..14 Chart ..............Safety Rules & Information ......... Travel Control Adjustment ........Safety Decals ............Blade Clutch Adjustment ........Features & Controls ..........Blade Brake Adjustment ........Control Functions ............ Mower Belt Adjustment ......... -
Page 3: Safetyrules& Information
SafetyRules& Information Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowinq deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. - Page 4 SafetyRulesandInformation, SLOPE OPERATION SERVICE WARNING • Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent a) Use only an approved container. (10 °) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.
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Page 5: Safety Decals
SafetyRules& Information SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running unless specified otherwise in the engine man- • Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. ufacturer's manual. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. •... - Page 6 Safetyandinstructional D ecals Decal - Blade Control, Engine Key Switch (7028349) Models - All mowers Decal - Traction Drive / Freewheel Lever (1725229) Models - All mowers Decal - Warning (7028490) Important Safety Operating Instructions. Read and understand before operating machine Decal - Caution - Open Belt Drive (707359) Decal - Engine Throttle Control (7029167) Rotating blades and other parts can cause serious injury.
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Page 7: Features& Controls
Features& Controls Please take a moment and familiarize yourseff with the name, location, and function of these controls that you will better understand the safety and operat- ing instructions provided in this manual. CONTROL FUNCTIONS The information below briefly describes the function of individual controls. -
Page 8: Operating The Mower
Operating the Mower STARTING THE ENGINE To Shut Engine Down: • Allow engine to idle for 2-3 minutes before shutting NOTE - The procedures outlined within this section are down. general guidelines, and are in no way meant to replace or supercede engine manufacturer's operating instruc- •... - Page 9 Operating t heMower To Propel Unit Forward: IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, SUCH AS IMPORTANT NOTE LOSS OF CONTROL OR POTENTIAL COLLISION, RELEASE TRACTION DRIVE ENGAGEMENT BAR. THIS WILL IMMEDI- ATELY DISENGAGE THE TRANSMISSION STOP MOWER MOVEMENT. THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO RUN. •...
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Page 10: Engaging/Disengaging The Cutting Blade
Operating theMower ENGAGING/DISENGAGING CUTTING BLADE DANGER Do not pass by or stand on the discharge side of brush mower with its engine running and blade engaged. To Engage Cutting Blade: • Push Blade Engagement Lever forward and then to the right until lever locks into place (Figure 7). WARNING Engaging cutting blade will activate engine safety kill feature. -
Page 11: To Adjust Cutting Height
Operating t heMower TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT The front skids on the brush cutter have 3 sets of holes (Figure 9) for height adjustment: - Top holes - 3 1/4" c utting depth - Center holes - 4" cutting depth - Bottom holes - 4 3/4"... -
Page 12: Lubrication
Regular Maintenance LUBRICATION Service Interval: Every 25 Hours Lubricate the unit at the locations shown in Figure 10 as well as the lubrication points listed. Generally, all moving parts should be oiled where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil and grease off belts and pulleys. Wipe surfaces clean before and after lubrication. -
Page 13: Regular Maintenance
Regular M aintenance TIRE PRESSURE Tire pressure is 20 psi (1.4 bar). BATTERY SERVICE WARNING Figure 12. Check Tire Pressure When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool. -
Page 14: Servicing The Mower Blades
Regular Maintenance, SERVICING THE MOWER BLADES WARNING For your personal safety, do not handle the sharp mower blades with bare hands. Careless or improper handling of blades may result in serious injury. Service Interval: Every 100 Hours or As Required 1. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting, Adjustment And Service
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not turnover or start. 1. PTO lever in the engaged position. Place in disengaged position. Out offuel. If the engine is hot, allow it to cool, then refill the fuel tank. Engine flooded. - Page 16 Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service, Troubleshooting Cont. Blade clutch rod too loose. Blade will not engage. See Blade Clutch Adjustment Section. Blade belt worn or broken. Turn off engine and inspect belt. Adjust or replace as required. Over-stretched or broken spring Turn off engine and inspect spring.
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Page 17: Travel Control Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRAVEL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Serial Number 0-011903999 1. The Travel Control engagement bars (A, Figure 16a) should be an equal distance from the Upper Handle Bar. If they are not, adjust their position. 2. Loosen the wing nut Iocknut (D) and rotate control rod (C) until engagement bars are properly adjusted. -
Page 18: Blade Clutch Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT WARNING Shut off engine before attempting this adjustment procedure. If the mower blade does not stop running when the blade clutch lever is in the DISENGAGED position, does not run at full speed, adjust the Blade Clutch tension. 1. -
Page 19: Blade Brake Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service BLADE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT WARNING • DO NOT place hands or feet under mower deck and away from blade. • This machine is capable of throwing objects and debris. Keep bystanders away. • DO NOT touch any rotating parts (pulleys, belts, etc.). -
Page 20: Traction Drive Belt Adjustment
Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service TRACTION DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT If the mower drive is not functioning properly, the drive belt may need to be adjusted; For SIN 0 - 071601075 The traction drive belt tension is adjusted by a bolt and screw system. -
Page 21: Mower Belt Replacement
Troubleshooting, Adjustment & Service MOWER BELT REPLACEMENT To replace the mower blade drive belt; NOTE - The traction drive belt will have to be removed before the mower blade belt can be removed. 1. Remove clutch cover plate (A, Figure 23). 2. -
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications NOTE: Specifications are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice. * Actual sustained equipment horsepower will likely be lower due to operating limitations and environmental factors. ENGINEI BRIGGS HONDA KAWASAKI BRIGGS Engine 13 HP B&S 13 HP Honda 15 HP V-twin 16 HP B&S... - Page 23 Notes...
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