Gizmow Formula Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Operator’s Manual...
Page 2: Model Number
If any additional information is needed contact your authorised Gizmow dealer or distributor. If you need to order parts, please give them the model number and serial number as well as the part number and quantities needed.
Page 3 If additional information is needed, or should you require trained mechanic service, contact your authorized Gizmow equipment dealer or distributor. All Gizmow equipment dealers and distributors are kept informed of the latest methods of servicing and are equipped to provide prompt and efficient service in the field or at their service stations.
Page 4 New Albany Indiana USA 47151-1027 Declares that this product: Gizmow Formula - F2761KH-EU Description of Equipment: Lawnmower This machine complies with the essential health & safety requirements relating to design and construction of machinery in accordance with EC directive 98/37/EC and conforms to the outdoor noise directive 200/14/EC-ANNEX VI Procedure 2 –...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Page 13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Page 17 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Page 19 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Page 27 WASTE DISPOSAL Page 47 TROUBLE SHOOTING Page 49 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Page 50 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM Page 51 WARRANTY Page 52 Formula - 20071...
Page 6 MAY result in minor or moderate injury. TRAINING 1.2.1 Regard the Gizmow mower as a piece of power equipment and teach this to all who operate this unit. 1.2.2 Read the instructions carefully. Familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
Page 7 If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated. Do not operate without en exhaust system in place and in proper working condition. DANGER DANGER Formula - 20071...
Page 8 It is essential that all Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected and in operating condition prior to use for mowing or transporting the machine. Formula - 20071...
Page 9 Mowing on wet grass or steep slopes can cause sliding and loss of control. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause roll-overs, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning. Formula - 20071...
Page 10 After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower). • Before clearing blockages. • Whenever you leave the mower. • Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop: • Before refuelling. Formula - 20071...
Page 11: Maintenance And Storage
Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any enclosed area where open pilot lights or heat appliances are present. 1.1.8 Maximum mowing results and safety can only be achieved if the mower is Formula - 20071...
Page 12: Safety Signs
When new components are installed, be sure that current safety signs are affixed to the replaced components. 1.2.4 New safety signs may be obtained from your authorised Gizmow Inc. equipment dealer or distributor or from Gizmow Inc. 1.2.5 Safety signs may be affixed by peeling off the backing to expose the adhesive surface.
Page 13 Introduction H18104 Control Panel Decal Formula - 20071...
Page 14 Keep feet and hands away from mower deck. Located on both sides of mower deck. H18239 Warning decal - Do not perform any maintenance work before reading and understanding the contents of the Operator Instruction Book. Located on both sides of mower deck. Formula - 20071...
Page 15: Specifications
Deck Height Toggle switch: Sets cutting height to desired position. 2.5.5 Horn – located on the side of the control panel is a horn button – depress to sound the horn. This will only work when the key is in the ‘ON’ position. Formula - 20071...
Page 16 The cutting height may be increased and additional ¾ of inch upwards (for a max cut height of 5 ¾” by moving the three ¼” spacers between the blade and the spindle to above the spindle. 2.9.8 Mulching Kit: Optional. Formula - 20071...
Page 17 Engine Deck/Front Frame Mount Bolts ......30-35 ft-lbs. Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts ..........40-45 ft-lbs. Engine Mounting Bolts ..........25-30 ft-lbs. Wheel Motor Mounting Bolts ........72-77 ft-lbs. Wheel Hub Slotted Nut ..........minimum 150 ft-lbs. Wheel Lug Nuts ............90-95 ft-lbs. Formula - 20071...
Page 18 Specifications Formula - 20071...
Page 19: Assembly Instructions
Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts could accidentally engage causing personal injury. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Be sure ignition switch is in the OFF position before charging the battery. 3.2.3 Connect the negative battery cables. Formula - 20071...
Page 20 The bottom line on the dipstick shows the level of the oil when it is at 75F (24C) - COLD. Fill to the appropriate level depending upon the temperature of the oil in the machine. If the oil is at room temperature (about 75 F (24C)), fill only to the COLD level. Formula - 20071...
Page 21: Operation Instructions
The machine will continue to move in a forward direction. To release or shut off the cruise control, slightly depress either the forward or the reverse pedal. The cruise control will disengage. Formula - 20071...
Page 22 Pull the lever up and rearward to engage the brake. Push the lever forward and down to disengage the brake. The unit must be tied down and brake engaged when transporting. Formula - 20071...
Page 23 1. This leads to early blade and belt wear. 4.1.13 Hour Meter Located on the control panel. The hour meter records the hours that the start switch is in the ‘ON’ position. Formula - 20071...
Page 24 To reduce the suspension rotate the knob counter clockwise. 4.2.2 The seat arm rests can be raised and lowered by rotating the knob. Rotate clockwise to raise the arms and counter clockwise to lower them. Formula - 20071...
Page 25 Operation SEAT BELT The Gizmow Formula is fitted with a seat belt. The seat belt MUST be fastened at all times. The seat belt is of the auto-retracting type. Pull the seat belt across your waist and push onto the clip on the right-hand side of the seat.
Page 26 An uncovered discharge opening will allow objects to be thrown in an operators or bystanders direction. Also, contact with the blade could occur. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Thrown objects or blade contact can cause serious injury or death. Formula - 20071...
Page 27 Use the strapping down points provided. Be sure that the trailer or truck has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law. Secure the trailer with a safety chain. Formula - 20071...
Page 28 DO NOT attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and drive off the side. Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both manoeuvres can cause the unit to tip backward. Formula - 20071...
Page 29: Maintenance & Adjustments
FULL mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in the Engine Owners Manual. DO NOT overfill. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the LOW (or ADD) mark on the dipstick, or over the FULL mark. Formula - 20071...
Page 30 Clean out any grass build-up from underside of deck and in discharge chute. CAUTION CAUTION POTENTIAL HAZARD Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous. Formula - 20071...
Page 31 - starter must not crank. d. Try to start with operator in seat, parking brake engaged, PTO disengaged, and the forward pedal depressed, starter must not crank, repeat again with the reverse pedal depressed, starter must not crank. Formula - 20071...
Page 32 (but do not get off of machine), engine must stop. NOTE: If machine does not pass any of these tests, do not operate. Contact your authorised GIZMOW SERVICE DEALER. IMPORTANT: It is essential that operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to use for mowing.
Page 33 5.1.13 Lubricate grease fittings Service Interval: Refer to chart. a. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b. Lubricate fittings with one to two pumps of NGLI grade #2 multi-purpose gun grease. Formula - 20071...
Page 34 Front wheel hubs 8 hours Front wheel pivots 8 hours Rear height adjust pivots 40 hours Deck idler pivots 40 hours Hydro idler pivot 40 hours Gearbox idler pivot 40 hours Deck spindles 40 hours Universal joint 200 hours Formula - 20071...
Page 35 Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b. Remove side cover on the control box. c. Lubricate the bronze bushings on the two cam follower pivots with a spray type lubricant or light oil. 5.1.21 Remove engine screen and clean cooling fins Formula - 20071...
Page 36 Service Interval: After First 25 hrs. Then every 400 hours or yearly whichever comes first. NOTE: Use only Gizmow Part No. H18118 a. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. b. Locate filter under right side of the frame.
Page 37 Stop machine and set parking brake. Shut off engine and remove the key. b. Position the anti scalp wheels as shown for the height of cut to be used. 1 to 2 1/4 2 1/4 to 5 Formula - 20071...
Page 38 Measure from the top of the deck to the ground using a straight edge or tape measure at points 1 and 2 as indicated below. The initial measurements should be about the same. If not adjust as per step E. Formula - 20071...
Page 39 Loosen the two blots/nuts that hold the anti-rotation plate on the clutch and position so that the tube is centred on the rubber bolt stop. Tighten the two blot/ nuts and check to make sure that this will allow the clutch to rotate slightly. Formula - 20071...
Page 40 Shut off the unit, loosen the adjustment and turn it in or out as needed slightly. Restart unit and check adjustment. Move forward pedal forward and release to verify adjustment. If it is good, shut the unit down and tighten the adjustment. Restart engine and verify. Repeat for the LH side. Formula - 20071...
Page 41 The two neutral switches are located between the two hydraulic pumps located under the seat. These are non-contact magnetic switches. Magnets Neutral Sensors b. The switches sense neutral and will not allow the machine to start if the machine is not in neutral. Formula - 20071...
Page 42 The adjustment for the Bottom cam is the same as the top. f. Release the cruise control. g. Turn the wheel all the way to the right until it hits the wheel stop. h. Prop the seat up. Formula - 20071...
Page 43 The link rod from the pumps to the delay linkage will probably will never need to be adjusted. If it ever does need to be adjusted, set with spring arm set at 90 degrees to bottom surface of control box. Formula - 20071...
Page 44 Engage the cruise control (this is done with the machine not running) and push on the reverse pedal to see if it drops the cruise control. If it does not, readjust the collar and retry. Formula - 20071...
Page 45: Steering Adjustment
Next adjust the tension on the front of the chain. There is an adjustment shown below. Follow same tensioning guidelines as above. Formula - 20071...
Page 46 To correct this, turn off machine, remove the key, remove the front and side covers on the control box. c. Examine the cams as follows. Depress the forward control and turn the steering wheel all the way to the left. The cams should stop and be positioned as follows. Formula - 20071...
Page 47 If the cam over rotates, it will hit the reverse portion of the cam while in a zero turn and need to adjusted. With properly positioned to the cam followers, adjust the stop to contact the yoke and retest. Formula - 20071...
Page 48 Maintenance & Adjustment Formula - 20071...
Page 49: Waste Disposal
If a battery is being replaced or if the unit containing the battery is no longer operating and is being scrapped, take the battery to a local certified recycling centre. If no local recycling is available, return the battery to any certified battery reseller. Formula - 20071...
Page 50 Waste Disposal Formula - 20071...
Page 51: Troubleshooting
NOTE: After carefully checking the above steps, attempt to start the engine. If it does not start, contact your authorised Gizmow service dealer. IMPORTANT: It is essential that all operator safety mechanisms be connected and in proper operating condition prior to mower use.
Page 52 There are eight relays mounted to the left of the operator’s position. These are marked 1 through 8. The function of each is on the electrical diagram. Relay No. Function Clutch Start/neutral interlock OPC/start interlock OPC/brake interlock 1 OPC/brake interlock 2 Brake/neutral interlock 1 Brake/neutral interlock 2 OPC/brake logic Relays Formula - 20071...
Page 53: Hydraulic Diagram
Troubleshooting HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM Formula - 20071...
Page 54 Troubleshooting Limited Warranty - Gizmow Products Covered Gizmow warrants on the terms and conditions herein, that we will repair, replace or adjust any part manufactured by Gizmow and found by us (in the exercise of our reasonable discretion) to be defective in factory materials or workmanship.
Page 55 The sole liability of Gizmow with respect to this warranty shall be repair and replacement as set forth herein. Gizmow shall not have any liability for any other cost, loss or damage, including but not limited to, any incidental or consequential loss or damage. In particular, we shall have no liability or responsibility for: Expenses related to gasoline, oil or lubricants.
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