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Great Dane Chariot GDRZ25KAE Operator's Manual

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Chariot
GDRZ25KAE, GDRZ25KHE, GDRZ26KHE
GD10001
B2
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
c WARNING:
The Engine Exhaust
from this product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
California Proposition 65 Warning
OMGD10001 B2
D02-105
North American Version
Litho in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Chariot GDRZ25KAE, GDRZ25KHE, GDRZ26KHE GD10001 OPERATOR’S MANUAL c WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. California Proposition 65 Warning OMGD10001 B2 D02-105 North American Version Litho in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety ...1 Operating...6 Replacement Parts ...10 Service Intervals...11 Service Lubrication...12 Service Engine ...13 Service Transmission...15 Service Mower...18 Service Electrical...23 Service Miscellaneous...26 Troubleshooting ...28 Storage ...31 Assembly ...32 Specifications ...34 Index ...35 Service Record GD ...36 TABLE OF CONTENTS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety Understanding The Machine Safety Labels The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol.
  • Page 5 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB). The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by Great Dane that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.
  • Page 6 • Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never raise mower decks when blades are running. • If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order.
  • Page 7 • Drive across a hill - not up and down. If necessary, turn slowly and in the downhill direction. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. • Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If machine stops, disengage mower blades and back down slowly. •...
  • Page 8 damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections. • Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure. • Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from high pressure fluids.

  • Page 9: Operating

    Use the following checkout procedure to check for normal operation of machine. If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate machine. See your Great Dane dealer for service. Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.
  • Page 10 Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. If the machine moves more than 61 cm [24 in.] in one hour, brakes need to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer. Testing Neutral Start Safety Switch 1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
  • Page 11 seconds. • Repeat the procedure if necessary. IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up and poor performance. 9. Let the engine run at half-speed position for several minutes to warm up before operating the machine. Reduce choke setting as the engine warms up.
  • Page 12 3. Depress and hold the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) and release the transport position lock lever (C). 4. Release the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) and allow the pedal to rest against the HOC pin. Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve Move the fuel shutoff valve (A) to the on position for normal operation.

  • Page 13: Replacement Parts

    If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number. When you order parts, your Great Dane dealer needs your machine model and serial numbers and engine serial number. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual.

  • Page 14: Service Intervals

    Service Intervals Servicing Your Machine IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Operating in extreme conditions may require more frequent service intervals: • Engine components may become dirty or plugged when operating in extreme heat, dust or other severe conditions. • Engine oil and spark plugs may lose efficiency if vehicle is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent short trips.

  • Page 15: Service Lubrication

    Service Lubrication Grease IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! If operating outside that temperature range, contact your Servicing dealer for a special-use grease. Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating. Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special- use grease.

  • Page 16: Service Engine

    Service Engine Avoid Fumes CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
  • Page 17 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and debris can enter the engine through a damaged filter element: • Do not wash paper element. • Do not attempt to clean paper element by tapping against another object. • Do not use pressurized air to clean element. •...

  • Page 18: Service Transmission

    Service Transmission Avoid Fumes CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

  • Page 19: Removing/Installing Traction Drive Belt

    5. Move control levers to neutral position. The wheels should stop rotating. If the wheels continue to rotate, adjust the neutral adjustment knob(s) (A), located on each side of the seat, until wheel(s) stop rotating. 6. Adjust neutral switch activator bolt(s) (B) as needed. The switches should be engaged when the control levers are in the neutral position.
  • Page 20 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Check hydraulic oil level. Adjust as necessary. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be safely supported on jackstands before removing or installing wheels. Do not use a hoist or floor jack to support the machine. 3.

  • Page 21: Adjusting Mower Level

    Service Mower Adjusting Mower Level CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Inflate drive (rear) tires to 69-83 kPa (10-12 psi), and caster (front) tires to 110-139 kPa (16-20 psi).
  • Page 22 4. Loosen the jam nut (B) on the link rod assembly, and turn the sleeve (C) until the blade height is 89 mm (3-1/2 in.). Tighten the jam nut. Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2.
  • Page 23 Checking for Bent Mower Blades CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Lower mower deck to mowing position. 3.
  • Page 24 • Keep original bevel (A) when grinding. • Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less. • Balance blades before installing. Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2.
  • Page 25 11.Install upper pulleys: • Side Spindles: Install pulley (C), spacer (B) and nut (A). Tighten nut to 80 N•m (60 lb-ft). • Center Spindle: Install spindle pulley (F), drive pulley (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut to 80 N•m (60 lb-ft). 12.Install mower blade.

  • Page 26: Removing And Installing Battery

    Service Electrical WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Removing and Installing the Battery CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas.
  • Page 27 approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (B) and top of plates (C). IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not overfill battery. Electrolyte can overflow when battery is charged and cause damage. 5. Add only distilled water if necessary. 6. Install battery cell caps. 7.

  • Page 28: Kohler Wiring Schematic

    SERVICE ELECTRICAL Kohler Wiring Schematic MX9299A Service Electrical - 25...

  • Page 29: Service Miscellaneous

    Service Miscellaneous Filling Fuel Tank Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable: •...
  • Page 30 3. Remove cap (A), cotter pin (B), castle nut (C), caster yoke and wheel assembly (D) and caster bushing (E). NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the bearing races (F) and (G), unless the bearings need to be replaced. 4.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Great Dane dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Great Dane dealer.
  • Page 32 Electrical Starter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine Battery Will Not Charge Machine Operation Machine Vibrates Too Much Or Rattles Excessively Attachment drive belts worn or damaged. Machine Will Not Move With Engine Running Machine Will Not Follow a Straight Path Machine Moves To The Left Or Right With Engine Running And Transmission In Neutral Mower...
  • Page 33 Belt Slipping Too Much Vibration Blades Scalping Grass Mower Loads Down Engine Uneven Cut Grass Tips Are Jagged And Turn Grayish Brown After Mowing TROUBLESHOOTING Check Debris in sheaves. Worn belt. Debris on mower deck or in sheaves. Damaged sheaves or sheaves out of alignment. Damaged drive belt.

  • Page 34: Storage

    Storage Storing Safety CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: • Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. •...

  • Page 35: Assembly

    Assembly Install Seat and Control Lever Handles 1. Install seat on platform and secure using nuts provided in small parts bag. 2. Connect seat safety switch to wiring harness. 3. Install handles on control levers and secure using sleeves, cap screws and nuts provided in small parts bag. Activate and Charge Battery CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.
  • Page 36 Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. • Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Engine NOTE: See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for engine specifications. Battery Voltage ........12 volt CCA .

  • Page 38: Index

    Index Air Cleaner Elements, Replacing ... 13 Air Cleaner Elements, Servicing ... 13 Battery and Terminals, Cleaning ... 24 Battery, Removing and Installing ... 23 Belt, Replacing Mower Drive (Primary) ... 19 Blades, Checking Mower ... 20 Blades, Servicing Mower ... 20 Brake, Using Park ...
  • Page 39 NOTES Notes Notes...

  • Page 40: Service Record Gd

    Service Record GD Record Service Dates Engine Oil and Filter Change SERVICE RECORD GD Lubricate Air Cleaner Element Machine Clean/Replace Service Record GD - 37...

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