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- Page 1 BigDog ® Stout Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 605228 REV B...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner . - Page 4 Engine Air Filter ........4-5 General Engine Maintenance .
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Page 5: General Information
1. Correct part description. 2. Correct part number. General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance is 3. Correct model number. outlined for both the experienced and novice BigDog ® Mowers 4. Correct serial number. user. Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be All warranty repair and service must be handled through an addressed individually. - Page 6 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. • All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and decals. - Page 8 DANGER: Rotating blades, pulleys & belts • Keep shields and covers in 602041 Part Number 602041 place while machine is in opera- WARNING: • Keep a safe distance from the machine. tion Hot surface! 601837 • Keep hands, feet and clothing Part Number 601837 away from rotating pulleys and belts.
- Page 9 WARNING: • Never operate the mower deck with side Thrown objects! deflector damaged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when the entire Part Number 601624 grass catcher attachment or mulching system is being used. Part Number 603315 603315 Fast Slow Choke Mower blade engage/disengage switch...
- Page 10 Part Number 601993 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
- Page 11 Part Number 601815 DANGER: Battery Hazards! 601815 • • • Avoid skin contact Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the with battery acid. battery when charging. • Electrolyte may overflow and • Hydrogen gas forms inside the bat- damage paint, wiring or struc- ture.
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Page 13: Slope Guide
Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. - Page 14 REV B 605228...
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Page 15: Operation
OPERATION Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- Safe Operating Practices nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and and do not hang a towel from the waist. -
Page 16: Using A Ramp
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and cause serious physical injury. the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. The BigDog mower is capable of operating horizontally ® Avoid sudden acceleration when on a ramp. -
Page 17: Children
6. Extremely dry conditions of grass the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 7. Tire pressure mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children Any attachments mounted to the mower will also affect will remain where you last saw them. ... -
Page 18: Controls
Lights ® The BigDog Stout mower comes equipped with operating lights mounted in the front mower frame. There is no dedicated “ON/OFF” switch for these lights. These lights come on when the ignition switch is in the “RUN” position and go off when the ignition switch is in the “OFF”... -
Page 19: Engine Starting
If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not Figure 3-3 opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem cannot be located, contact your BigDog ® Mowers Dealer. Deck lift pedal... -
Page 20: Stopping The Engine
Only start the engine from the operator’s position. Bypass valve rod shown 3. Use choke when engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to in disengaged position start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding by operating engine without choking as soon as possible. 4. - Page 21 “folded” position only when absolutely necessary. signs of: • cuts • fraying WARNING • extreme or unusual wear • significant discoloration due to UV exposure • dirt or stiffness Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded (low- • abrasion to the seat belt webbing ered position) as a standard operating mode.
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Page 22: Driving The Mower
After starting engine, engage the steering control levers and steer as follows: To go forward, push steering control levers forward an equal ROPS distance (Figure 3-9). Post To go in reverse, pull steering control levers rearward an equal distance (Figure 3-9). To turn left, move the right steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the left steering control lever. - Page 23 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION THREE POINT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS TURN Step 1 FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 3 REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement Neutral Right control lever...
- Page 24 Inspect the machine and ing! involve your BigDog ® Mower Dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
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Page 25: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
Anti-Scalp Wheels 4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately Anti-scalp wheels are standard on BigDog ® Stout mowers. and contact your BigDog Mowers Dealer. - Page 26 These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough, uneven terrain. Anti-scalp After setting the cutting height, adjust the anti-scalp wheels so wheel they extend below the deck but do not contact the ground. They should always be at least 1/4” to 3/4” (6.35mm to 19.05mm) below the deck.
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Page 27: Maintenance & Adjustments
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of the Use only genuine BigDog Mowers replacement parts to ® deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and ensure that original standards are maintained. -
Page 28: Torque Values
Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) tion of four parts water and one part baking soda when they become corroded. If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your BigDog ® mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from BigDog Mowers. -
Page 29: Hydraulic System
Figure 4-1 Hydraulic System The BigDog ® Stout mowers are equipped with two integrated hydrostatic transmissions. Figure 4-1 IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmis- sion fluid in this system; use only motor oil as specified. Filter Remember, dirt is the primary enemy of any hydraulic system. -
Page 30: Fuel And Evaporative Emissions Control System
• Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this machine away from open flame or spark or pilot mower is EPA compliant. Use only BigDog ® Mowers approved light such as on a water heater or appliances. -
Page 31: Engine Oil And Filter
All BigDog ® Stout mowers have a fuel evaporation system Engine and engine oil will be very hot, so be very careful filter. This filter must be checked and replaced every 300 hours when changing oil and wear the appropriate protective gear to avoid being burned or exposed to engine oil. -
Page 32: Belts
NOTE: A blade If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially holding tool (part number 381442) is available from BigDog ® when operating on a slope. If you lose steering control Mowers. -
Page 33: Seat Adjustment
IMPORTANT: When mounting blades, rotate them after Cutting edge installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. Twisted Blade Edge WARNING (replace) Cutting Plane Cutting edge Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury. - Page 34 Upper control lever Nuts Lower control lever Figure 4-10 REV B 605228...
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Page 35: Maintenance Schedule
® BigDog Mowers Stout Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-11, Figure 4-12, Figure 4-13, & Figure 4-14 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 OR 300 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use... -
Page 36: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-11 Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick Fuel Filter Engine Air Cleaner Engine Oil Drain Valve Battery Fuel Tank Engine Oil Filter Deck Lift Pivot Zerks (4) Park Brake Switch (2) Drive Tire Pump Belt Engine Air Intake Screen Front Wheel Tires Front Wheel Zerks (2) Deck Belt... - Page 37 Figure 4-13 Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick Fuel Filter Engine Air Cleaner Engine Oil Drain Valve Battery Fuel Tank Engine Oil Filter Deck Lift Pivot Zerks (4) Park Brake Switch (2) Drive Tire Pump Belt Engine Air Intake Screen Front Wheel Tires Front Wheel Zerks (2) Deck Belt Blades...
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
There is dirt in the fuel fil- Replace the fuel filter The engine pulley is dam- ® Contact your BigDog aged Mowers Dealer Dirt, water or stale fuel in ® Contact your BigDog the fuel system... - Page 40 REV B 605228...
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Page 41: Storage
7. Clean the exterior surface of the engine. Spread a light PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the BigDog Mowers Stout product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, and ® General Service Manual) go online to www.bigdogmowers.com and click on the MANUALS button. - Page 42 REV B 605228...
- Page 43 INDEX PAGE PAGE Belts ........4-6 Mower blade removal .
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