Great dane scamper hg illustrated parts list and technical manual (30 pages)
Summary of Contents for Great Dane Great Dane Surfer GSRKA1952S
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® Great Dane Surfer ® GSRKA1952S GSRKW2352S OPERATOR’S MANUAL 200772 REV. 12/18/2006 North American Version...
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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 All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication.
DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________________________ DEALER NAME: _________________________________________ DEALER PHONE: _________________________________________ PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: Model Number _________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________ ENGINE MODEL, SPECIFICATION, AND SERIAL NUMBER: Model Number _________________________________________ Specification _________________________________________ Serial Number _________________________________________ Safety Labels 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.
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NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.
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• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. •...
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• Do not mow in reverse. • Shut off blades when you are not mowing. • • Park machine safely before leaving the operator station for any reason including emptying the catchers or unplugging the chute. Protect Children • Death or serious injury can occur when young children associate having fun with a lawn mowing machine simply because someone has given them a ride on a machine.
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• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Maintenance and Storage • Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. • Disengage drives, lower implement, lock parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines).
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plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fueling. • Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
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Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely 1. Step on operator’s platform (A) at the rear of machine to mount the machine. 2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 3. Step off operator’s platform to dismount machine. 4. Keep operator’s platform and suspension springs clean and free of debris.
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Rear of Deck Rear Deck Nominal Height Hole Position HOLE LOCATIONS To adjust the rear height of cut, use the chart above and match the hole locations on the chart up to the hole locations on the picture. To adjust the front height of cut, use the chart above and insert the number of C-spacers to correspond to the number on the chart to achieve the height of cut you desire.
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4. Turn key switch to the start position. Result: The engine must not crank. Testing Neutral Switch (Run) 1. Lock park brake. 2. Push PTO switch down to disengage. 3. Start engine. 4. Push one motion control lever forward. 5. Repeat procedure using the other lever. 6.
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Using the Throttle • Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing. • Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and warming the engine. • Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any longer than necessary for cooldown after mowing.
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• Push both motion control levers forward at the same time. Reverse: • Pull both motion control levers past center rearward at the same time. Gentle Left Turn: • Push right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control lever.
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Starting Engine CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly: • Move machine by hand only. • Do not use another vehicle to move machine. • Do not tow machine. NOTE: The pump free-wheel valves must be turned fully clockwise (closed) during normal machine operation.
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 may lose efficiency if vehicle is operated constantly at slow or low engine speeds or with frequent short trips.
• Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A). Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles • Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A). Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot • Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (A). Service Engine Avoid Fumes CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Be cautious and wear protective clothing when servicing or working near a hot engine and components. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Change the oil more often if the machine is used in extreme conditions: Extremely dusty conditions.
Checking Spark Plug CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching hot surfaces can burn skin. The engine, components, and fluids will be hot if the engine has been running. Allow the engine to cool before servicing or working near the engine and components. Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section.
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3. Remove dipstick cap (A). Wipe dipstick clean. NOTE: NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level. 4. Insert dipstick into reservoir filler neck (B). Do not tighten cap. 5. Remove dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level should be in crosshatch area between ADD and FULL marks.
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Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive Belt CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotating parts. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing. NOTE: The traction drive belt will not require a tension adjustment. Belt is self-adjusted using a spring tensioner.
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1. Install traction drive belt (E) on drive sheaves (G) as shown. Ensure that traction drive belt is positioned in front of anchor cap screw (F). 2. Insert 1/2 in. breaker bar into hole (C) and rotate idler pulley (D) forward for additional clearance to install traction drive belt.
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Checking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine. Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.
Service Steering & Brakes Adjusting Park Brake Testing Park Brake: 1. Inflate tires to correct pressures. 2. Stop machine on a maximum 17° slope. 3. Lock park brake. • A properly adjusted park brake must prevent the drive wheels from turning.
Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt Removing Mower Deck Drive Belt: 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lower mower deck to the lowest cutting height position. 3. Remove mower deck shield. 4. Remove both mower deck belt shields. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Tensioning spring is under high tension.
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Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making repairs. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! When replacing mower blades, always use genuine Great Dane Service Parts. NOTE: Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them. Checking Mower Blades 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section).
• Balance blades before installing. Balancing Blades CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades. 1. Clean blade. 2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position. 3.
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3. Slide back red cover (C) and disconnect positive (+) battery cable (D). 4. Loosen nut on front long carriage bolt (E). 5. Remove rear long carriage bolt (F) and nut. 6. Lift and slide battery (G) out from back of battery tray (H). 7.
• Check metal clip in fuse window. Discard fuse if clip is broken. • Install new 20 Amp fuse in socket. • Install socket with fuse in cover. Ensure that plastic tab of fuse holder is securely fastened to fuse socket. Adjusting Operator Presence Switch 1.
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2. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under tire support frame (A) on the side where tire is being removed. 3. Remove wheel nuts (B). 4. Remove wheel. Installing: 1. Install wheel with valve stem (C) facing out. 2.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly.
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Engine Check Poor Engine Performance Fuel: • Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another supplier before suspecting machine problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently and changing suppliers will generally solve any performance problems.
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Check Starter Will Not Work • Blown fuse. • OPC Switch faulty or not adjusted properly. • Park brake switch is faulty. • Loose or corroded battery connections. • Neutral switches faulty or not adjusted properly. See your authorized dealer. •...
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Mower Deck Check Discharge Chute Plugged • Grass is wet-mow grass only when dry. • Raise cutting height. • Mow with engine at full fast throttle. • Ground speed too fast for conditions. • Correct installation of deck drive belt. Mower Deck Vibrates •...
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1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm. 2. Service air filter if necessary. 3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen. 4. On gas engines: • Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz) of clean engine oil in cylinders. •...
Part numbers may change, use part numbers listed below when you order. If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number. When you order parts, your Great Dane dealer needs your machine serial number and engine serial number. These are the numbers that you recorded in the Product Identification section of this manual.
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Great Dane dealer’s parts and service support. Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals. Contact your authorized Great Dane dealer with unanswered questions. Part Numbers Item Mower Blades:...
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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Wiring Schematics Service Miscellaneous Service Miscellaneous - 37...
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Service Miscellaneous Left Hydrostatic Pump Assembly Pump Block Charge Pump System Charge Check Shock Valve (Reverse) Manual Bypass Left Wheel Motor Cooling Orifice System Charge Check Shock Valve (Forward) SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Hydraulic Schematics Charge Relief Valve Right Hydrostatic Pump Assembly Right Wheel Motor Inlet Filter Hydraulic Reservoir...
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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Service Miscellaneous - 39...
WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY/PUMP COMPONENTS WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY PUMP COMPONENTS Wheel and Strut Assembly/Pump Components - 58...
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WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY/PUMP COMPONENTS WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY ITEM PUMP COMPONENTS ITEM PART NO DESCRIPTION D13008 BUSHING, 1.03 X 1.50 X .179 Y D18076 BRG, FLG 1.00X1.25X1.00 161397 PIN, LNC .438 X 2.00 Y 164145 C-SPACER, 1.00 X 1.77 X .500 191049 TUBE, RD 1.00X.500X4.76 200729...