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5-Deck Rotary Mower MOWER Owner's handling manual & parts catalogue "Required reading"
Read this manual and the owner's manual for the engine before using the machine.
3. Operation method of each part ..............17 4. Maintenance and storage ................3 Caution About the mechanical operation ..........17 To use the Baroness mower safely..............4 Warning Before starting engine ............. 17 Warnings for Safety ................. 4 Caution Starting and stopping the engine..........
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4-3 Water temperature gauge................ 21 PARTS CATALOGUE ................32 Danger Fuel gauge................22 1. Frame parts A .................... 33 4-5 Charge lamp .................... 22 2. Frame parts B .................... 37 4-6 Glow lamp....................22 3. Cover parts ....................39 4-7 Oil pressure lamp (Engine oil pressure lamp) ......... 22 4.
The operator is responsible for operating this machine properly and safely. Thank you for purchasing the Baroness GM2800A, front 5-deck rotary mower. This manual describes the correct methods for handling, adjusting, and checking the For questions concerning maintenance or genuine parts, please contact your local machine.
1. Training 2. Preparation Read the Operator's Manual and other training material carefully. Be Use clothing and equipment that are suitable for the job. Wear a helmet, familiar with the controls and safety indications and learn how to stop safety glasses, and ear protectors. Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry the mower in an emergency.
- 3 - Disengage the drive to each attachment except when mowing. 3. Precautions during operation Stop the engine, disengage the drive to each attachment, and remove the key under the following conditions: Do not start the engine in a closed space since there is a danger of Before refueling carbon monoxide poisoning.
The following precautions are not included in the CEN standard, but they should always be If the fuel tank needs to be cleaned, clean it outdoors. followed to operate the Baroness mower safely. Take care not to pinch your fingers while making adjustments to the mower.
- 5 - Please be sure to observe for safe operation. 2. Before operating the machine Warning The precautions that are described here are the important contents concerning safety. Be sure to follow these safety precautions. Do not carry passengers. Failure to follow these precautions can cause injury or death, or damage to the The riding capacity of this machine is one person.
3. Inspection and maintenance before Warning and after operating the machine Perform inspect and maintenance on a flat and stable place. Set lower the mower unit and inspect and maintenance on a flat and stable place on Danger which the machine will not overturn or move. Failure to follow this precaution can cause the machine to overturn and cause an Add oil and refuel when the engine is cold.
- 7 - 4. When transporting the machine Be sure to check the parking brake lever. Check that the brake operation is not faulty and that the parking brake lever is not remarkably loose nor does it have remarkable play. Warning Failure to follow this precaution can cause an accident.
5. When moving and taking the machine 6. When operating the machine on or off a field Warning Warning Not permitted in the public road Do not substitute weight for people or cargo. Do not load people or cargo as a substitute for weight. Do not operate the machine on public roads.
- 9 - Inspect and perform maintenance immediately if unusual vibration 7. After operating the machine and storage occurs. If unusual vibration occurs, stop the engine immediately, then inspect the cause and repair it if necessary. Danger Failure to follow this precaution can cause an accident or injury, or the machine to malfunction.
Be sure to inspect the electrical components and wires. Regularly have the engine speed tested at a Baroness dealer to check the engine Inspect if the electrical cables are touching other parts, if the cover is disconnected, or if for safety and accuracy.
Warning label and operation label description Attach the warning labels and operation labels in the locations that are close to dangerous : Cutting hands or feet parts and in which the labels can be easily seen. Danger If a label is damaged or peels off, attach a new label to the machine. If you do not stop rotating the mower and the engine is not turned off, there is a risk that you will get injured.
- 13 - Features of GM2800A Since the five sets of 27-inch rotary mower decks are arranged independently, even it Model GM2800A has the large cutting width of 280 cm, the tracking of the undulation is good and operation is possible without damaging the ground.
Inspection of the radiator and coolant level Handling instructions Perform the inspection when the engine is cold. The radiator Caution 1. Inspection before use cap is the pressure type. If the radiator cap is removed when the engine is high temperature, the steam blows off and it may cause burns.
- 15 - Inspection and refilling of engine oil Inspection of the hydraulic oil Level the engine and raise the mower unit. Put the engine on the level surface, and check the level of the oil by the dipstick. It will Always check whether the hydraulic oil level be the proper quantity, if the oil level is is at the center of oil level gauge, and supply...
Inspection of the engine and its surroundings 2. Fastening of each portion Many parts are fastening by bolts. Bolts and nuts may be loosened some time after initial Please refer to "Operating and instruction manual" for engine for handling operation. Be sure to tighten them by the specified torque. of the engine.
- 17 - 6) Fully turn the ignition key to rightward 3. Operation method of each part promptly when the glow lamp turns off, the starter will operate and the engine will start. Release it as soon as engine starts. Caution About the mechanical operation Engine oil...
Brake pedal Danger Cautions on fuel handling Turning characteristics at the operation and travelling performance in inclined field are It is highly flammable. Do not smoke when handling fuel. improved by introducing the independent right and left brake pedals. If the brake pedal of the Never fill the fuel tank indoors, and while engine is running or the turning direction is stepped on, it can turn in smaller radius.
- 19 - 3-10 Adjustment of seat 3-12 Switches, levers on the operation panel a. Blade rotation switch The seat can be adjusted forward and b. 2WD-4WD changeover switch backward by the seat lever c. Headlight switch Angle adjustment of the reclining backrest d.
3-14 2WD - 4WD changeover switch 3-16 Throttle lever The 2WD-4WD changeover switch is in the If the throttle lever is pulling up to the top operation panel. When the switch is turned to (HIGH), the engine speed becomes high, and "2WD", it will become two-wheel drive (front if the throttle lever is lowering to the bottom wheel drive), and when it is turned to "4WD",...
- 21 - 3-18 Differential lock switch 4. Measuring instrument It is located in the right side on the steering column. Instruments of operation panel It is the switch that operates the differential lock of the both front wheels. a. Tachometer & hour meter If the switch is moved to the upper or lower b.
Fuel gauge Glow lamp It indicates current fuel level. If the fuel gauge Refer to " Starting and stopping the approaches E(Empty), supply fuel (diesel) engine". immediately. The capacity of the fuel tank is approximately 51 Liters. Engine oil Charge Glow pressure Never fill gasoline (Petrol) into the tank.
- 23 - 2. Cutting height adjustment by using 5. Mowing operation adjustment plate (3 places per one deck) 1) Loosen the bolts (a total of 6) fastening Adjustment of the cutting the cutting height adjustment plate and the height rotary deck.
Mowing operation 6. Maintenance of the main unit 1) Pull up the throttle lever and set engine speed to MAX (2,600rpm). (Refer to 3-16 Change of engine oil 2) Release the mower lock lever. (Refer to 3-19 3) Move the mower unit raise/lower lever to the "DOWN" position, and lower the mower Refer to the engine's instruction manual for handling of the engine.
- 25 - 4) Drain and replace the hydraulic oil if you notice the presence of water or foam in the oil Replacement of fuses (emulsifying), or contamination (lack of transparency). 5) Use the Shell Tellus 46 or equivalent products for the hydraulic oil. 1) Fuse box.
Inspection of battery Opening and closing the engine hood (R, L) Detach the rubber catch and pull up the Refer to the Battery's instruction manual. engine hood. Hook the engine-hood support on the carrier of the housing inner side; check that the engine hood does not close.
- 27 - Opening and closing the seat undercover 6-10 Checking operation of the proximity sensor/relay Raise the tilt steering column to the upper There are two proximity sensors. position first, and then move the seat to the It detects the raising and lowering position rear end position.
2) Insert the pin with grip in the fixed hole 7. Maintenance of the mower unit for the maintenance. Grinding and balancing of the rotary blade 1) Grind the edge of the blade on the rotary blade by a grinder. 2) After grinding, use it after maintaining right-and-left balance by using a knife balancer system.
Use correct/appropriate parts in good condition. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately. 3. Fix the #4 and #5 deck. Do not modify any mechanical equipments/parts. Use Baroness 1) Start the engine and raise the deck. genuine equipments or parts for safety.
<Specifications for periodic maintenance> Maintenance schedule Higher than the API service Use the required tools suitable for the purpose of the maintenance. Engine oil capacity MAX: 9.7 L MIN: 7 L classification CD class Including 1 L in reserve tank Coolant capacity Total capacity 12 L Before...
- 31 - 9. Adjustment of the other functions 10. Long-term storage Adjustment of the neutral position of piston pump Please refer to the Engine/Battery operation manuals for details. Stay the machine at flat and stable place, then turn the engine off and set the parking brake, lower the mower unit, and remove key from ignition 1) Jack up the machine and put on a stable switch.
MOWER PARTS CATALOGUE Ordering parts All parts in this parts catalogue are controlled by computer. For prevention of delivery of wrong parts, advise us of the catalogue No., code No., and part name. (Example) Catalogue No. Code No. Part Name GM2800-0624ZD step (R) - 32 -...
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