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- Page 1 STALKER 48” STAND-ON MOWER Owner’s Manual Mean Green Products, LLC 4404 Hamilton Cleves Rd. Unit 2 Hamilton, OH 45013 513-738-4736 or 513-200-7561(Sales & Service) www.meangreenproducts.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Page: Warranty Information…………………………………………………………………..….A-C Warranty Registration…………………………………..........C Warranty Registration Card…………………………………........C General Information…………………………………………………………………………….1 Safety Precautions…………………………………………………………………………..…..2 Safety/Instruction Decals………………………………………………………………….2-4 Mower Control Panels………………………………………………………….…………..5-9 2 Stage Shut Down Feature………………………………………………………………..13 Master Power Ignition Switch………………………………………………………………5 Optional Head Light Switch……………………………………………………………….5,9 Battery Capacity Indicator…………………………….. 6,Appendix Smartec 8-12 Hi/Lo Blade Switch……………………………………………………………………………….5 Deck Blades ON/OFF Switch……………………………………………………….………..5 Drive Speed Control Knob…………………………………………………………..………..9 Deck Height Adjustment……………………………………………………………………….4... - Page 3 Index Continued Page: Advanced Driving……………………………………………………………………………..….15 Anti Scalp Wheels………………………………………………………………………..………19 Deck Height Locking Handle………………………………………………………………..19 Deck Height Adjustment Pin………………………..……………………………………...19 Height Adjustment Holes………………………………………………………………………19 Emergency Drive Brake Release Levers……………………………………………..…20 Towing & Manual Pushing……………………………………………………………………20 Maintenance & Adjustments…………………………………………………………..21-25 Service…………………………………………………………………………………………….21-22 Regular Maintenance………………………………………………………………………22-24 Torque Values………………………………………………………………………………...22-23 Tires…………………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Lubrication………………………………………………………………………………………23,32 Electrical System………………………………………………………………………..23,24-30 Mower Blade Maintenance…………………………………………………………..23-24 Mower Blade Removal………………………………………………………………………..24 Mower Blade Installation…………………………………………………………………….24...
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Page 4: Index Continued
Index Continued Page: Battery Electronics Bay…………………………………….……………………………20,25 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………….31-32 Storage……………………………………………………………………………………………….32 New Season Preparation……………………………………………………………….……32 Lithium Energy Module Maintenance…………………………………………….……33 MGP-48 SK Diagram/ Main Elements Schematic... - Page 5 He must promptly notify Mean Green Products or an authorized dealer, in writing of the defect. In no event shall such notification be received by Mean Green Products, or an authorized dealer later than twenty-four (24) months from date of delivery. Within a reasonable time after such notification, Mean Green Products, will correct any defect in material or workmanship on the Mean Green Mower by repairing or replacing part(s) with either new or used replacement parts.
- Page 6 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no case shall Mean Green Products, be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory.
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Page 7: Warranty Registration
ALLOCATION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Mean Green Products and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. -
Page 8: Warranty Registration Card
Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Mean Green Products reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to your machine which is not reflected in this owner’s manual, or the parts manual, see your Mean... -
Page 9: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. - Page 10 DANGER: Rotating blades! (fig.1A) * Keep shields and covers in place while machine is in operation * Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating blades Warning: Do Not Step! (fig.1B) *Fall Hazard DANGER: Do Not Sit OR Ride! (fig.1D) Do Not Carry Passengers Ejection Warning!
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Page 11: Deck Height Adjustment
DANGER: Safety Precautions!: (fig.2A) (middle control panel) 1. Read Owner’s Manual Before Operation 2. Keep Hands, Feet, And Clothing Away From Rotating Blades 3. Maintain Safe Distance From People And Pets 4. Roll Over Warning – Never Operate Machine On Greater Than 15 Degree Slope 5. -
Page 12: Mower Control Panels
Mower Control Panel (Top Panel) Fig.3 A. Headlight B. Hi/Lo Blade C. Deck Blades D. Master On/Off Switch On/Off Power Switch Switch Ignition (optional) Switch Important: Control Buttons – Top Panel Fig.3A: Optional Headlight Switch: Turns headlights On and Off when additional light is needed. -
Page 13: Battery Capacity Indicator
Mower Control Panel (Front Panel) Fig.4 A. Battery Capacity B. Drive Control Lever Indicator Lever Up…Stop Lever Down…Go Fig.4A: Battery Capacity Indicator: Indicates battery state of charge and diagnostic information. Turn the key to the ON position, wait 3seconds for diagnostics to load. Display will indicate IMPORTANT battery status and drive conditions with READY sign or FAULT indications. -
Page 14: Hand Stabilizer Bars
Fig.4B: Drive Control Levers: , push right & left Drive Control Levers forward an O DRIVE MOWER FORWARD equal distance. , pull right & left Drive Control Levers rearward an O DRIVE MOWER IN REVERSE equal distance. Forward Hand Stabilizer Bar Right Drive Control Lever Left Drive Control Lever Rearward... -
Page 15: Drive Control Lever Hand Positioning
Fig.1E: Drive Control Lever Hand Positioning , move right & left Drive Control O STOP Levers to neutral, middle position and release right Drive Control Lever. When going forward to slow down, pull back gently on both Drive Control Levers. When going in reverse to slow down, push forward gently on right &... -
Page 16: Optional Head Light Switch
(On certain models) Fig.3F: Drive Speed Control Knob – Located on top mower control panel. Allows operator to select a comfortable driving speed via the Drive Speed Control Knob on the Mower Control Panel. Turn knob clockwise to drive speed and INCREASE counterclockwise to drive speed. -
Page 17: Operation
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. -
Page 18: Use Of Ramp
Slow down before turning. Turn the key to the OFF position, remove key and disconnect battery cables by pulling inward on battery quick disconnect handle in battery box compartment before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the machine running. Turn the key to the OFF position, remove key, and make sure the blades have stopped before cleaning. - Page 19 embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away. This will reduce the risk of the machine suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. Use a walk behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments and water to avoid machine rollover and serious injury or death.
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Page 20: Stage Shut Down Feature
suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. Extreme caution should be used when there is a hazard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples are: 1. Water; i.e. lake, river 2. Cliffs, retaining walls 3. Roads, highways 4. -
Page 21: Driving The Mower
Stopping your mower: 1. Return Right and Left Drive Control Levers to the Neutral/Stop position. 2. Push down on Deck Blades On/Off Switch to turn OFF the blades. 3. Release Right Control Lever. Lever will spring outward automatically and engage safety interlock system. -
Page 22: Advanced Driving
Forward Travel Fig.12 Right Turn Left Turn BASIC DRIVING Forward Travel Practice Reverse Travel Practice Gradually move both Drive Control Levers – LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND, evenly FORWARD from neutral. Slow down then gradually move both Drive Control & repeat. Fig.12 Levers evenly BACK from neutral. -
Page 23: Operating Suggestions
Operating suggestions DANGER: Prior to operating the mower the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. -
Page 24: Discharge Chute
twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency. When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the past. - Page 25 Operating the mower with the .18) LATFORM Operating the mower with the platform down is recommended when: 1) Mowing most areas 2) Driving down slopes 3) Large open mowing areas Fig.18 Platform Down Putting the mower platform down: Utilize top of foot to pull platform downward then place feet evenly onto platform (See Fig.18) Step rearward from platform to exit platform.
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Page 26: Deck Height Adjustment Handle
Deck cutting height adjustment (Located right side of mower chassis) Deck height is adjustable from 1”- 4.5 inches in ¼ inch increments with 15 deck height adjustments. (fig.14) IMPORTANT To adjust deck height – Relieve tension off of Deck Height Adjustment Pin by pulling rearward on Deck Height READ! Adjustment Handle. -
Page 27: Emergency Drive Brake Release Levers
Important: Emergency Manual Drive Brake Release Levers If towing or manual pushing is needed: Located behind electronics bay cover and operator cushion - each levers (accessible from rear of mower) (Fig.6A & Fig.6B) NOTE: Electronics bay cover must be removed to access levers!! Pull both levers INWARD to release drive brakes and PUSH OUTWARD both levers to engage drive levers.(Fig.6A &... -
Page 28: Maintenance & Adjustments
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. NOTE: Always remove key and disconnect battery cables by pulling inward on battery quick disconnect handle in battery box compartment when any maintenance or repairs are performed on mower unit! -
Page 29: Regular Maintenance
operation regularly. Turn the key to the OFF position before unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the machine running. Turn the key to the OFF position and be sure the blades have stopped before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. -
Page 30: Tires
Torque values are given below: Ft.-lbs. Wheel (lug) Nuts………65-75………..88.14-101.7 Blade spindle bolt bottom..50……………67.8 Lug nuts only - It is recommended that these be checked after the first 2 hours of operation, initially, every 100 hours and following removal for repair or replacement. Tires It is important for level mowing that the rear tires have the same amount of air pressure. -
Page 31: Electrical System
Mower blade removal Use a 9/16” wrench or socket to remove the 3/8” cap screw holding the blade to the motor shaft from underneath. It may be necessary to use a 1-1/4” channel lock pliers to keep the blade adapter from turning while removing blade cap screw. -
Page 32: Electrical System Information
engage when deck clutch switch is engaged, even if drive motor is not turning. Keep area clear of bystanders when engaging clutch switch. All maintenance and storage areas should be properly ventilated in accordance with applicable fire codes and ordinances to avoid fire hazards. Never allow flames, sparks or smoking near batteries. -
Page 33: Battery Connectors
area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from the charging port. Always wear safety glasses and protective clothing/gear. Use insulated tools. WARNING: Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in serious personal injury. Prevent the battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts when removing or installing the battery. -
Page 34: Battery Charging
6. Charge only Lithium Modules (LEMs) provided with the Mean Green Mower. 7. Do not touch un-insulated portion of charger (terminal pins) of output connector. (if applicable on model) 8. Do not use with defective cords and wires. Replace defective cords and wires immediately. IMPORTANT: Batteries must be attached to a plugged in battery charger with the charger power switch ON when the unit is not being used. -
Page 35: Rear External And Front External Charging Ports
Rear External Charging Port (on select models) Remove Black Rubber Protective Cover and plug RED Charger Plug into mower charging port. Fig.4E (Fig.4E) Front of Mower View Front External Charging Port (Fig.4F) - Remove Black Rubber Protective Cover and plug RED Charger Plug into mower charging port. -
Page 36: Charging Recommendations
External Mower Red Charger Plug From Charging Port Charger Fig.4G) Mower Charger RED Charger Plug - Connects to mower charging port. Battery Charger Plug – plugs into 110-120 volt household GFCI protected outlet that is rated at 15 amps or higher (Fig.10) IMPORTANT: ALWAYS LEAVE BATTERY COVER IN THE OPEN POSITION THROUGHOUT CHARGING TIME. -
Page 37: Lithium Modules Weight (Lems)
Disconnecting the Batteries (LITHIUM MODULES) NOTE: ALWAYS disconnect battery cables by pulling inward on battery quick disconnect handle in battery box compartment IMPORTANT!! before ANY maintenance is performed on mower unit. READ! 1. Open battery compartment and lift up battery cover to expose Lithium Modules. 2. -
Page 38: Battery Compartment Open/Close Handle & Battery Lock
The blade(s) are not sharp. Sharpen the blades. A cutting blade(s) is/are bent. Install new cutting blade(s). The deck is not level - Contact your Mean Green Products Dealer. The underside of the deck is dirty. Clean the underside of the deck. -
Page 39: Lubrication
A blade spindle is bent. Contact your Mean Green Products Dealer. Loss of deck operation The deck fails to operate with fully charged batteries. RESET Mower Electronics by Switching Ignition Key to OFF position for approximately 5 seconds & then back to ON position. If this does not remedy the problem - Contact your Mean Green Mower Dealer. - Page 43 SMARTEC APPENDIX 8...
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