Summary of Contents for Schiller Grounds Care Bob-Cat 942297G
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MODELS: 942297G FastCat-FX541V KAW W/36 SIDE DISCHARGE 942298G FastCat-FX600V KAW W/48 SIDE DISCHARGE 942299G FastCat-FX651V KAW W/52 SIDE DISCHARGE 942302G FastCat-FX600V KAW W/42 SIDE DISCHARGE 942404G FastCat-627cc VANGUARD B&S W/61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942405G FastCat-FX691V KAW W/61 SIDE DISCHARGE...
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some contains chemicals known to the State of its constituents are known to the of California to cause cancer, birth State of California to cause cancer, defects or other reproductive harm.
Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly.
These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and modified or changed in any manner not specifically the safety of others, read and follow the information authorized after original manufacture–including the...
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SAFETY FastCat Pro PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification.
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SAFETY FastCat Pro Machine preparation OPERATING SAFELY In general Check operator presence interlock system and brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Slow down and use caution when making turns Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices and crossing roads and sidewalks.
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SAFETY FastCat Pro Starting Interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this manual Before leaving the operator's position: or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: - Set the parking brake.
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SAFETY FastCat Pro MANEUVERING SAFELY In general Use extra care with grass catchers or other Slow down before turning. attachments. These can change the stability of Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely the machine. necessary. Always look behind and down Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs etc.
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SAFETY FastCat Pro WARNING Blades MAINTENANCE SAFETY Mower blades are sharp and In general can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove ob- schedule and instructions for maximum safety structions with care. Wrap the and best mowing results. blade(s) or wear gloves.
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SAFETY FastCat Pro JUMP STARTING BATTERY WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. serious injury or death. Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories on both machines.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS FastCat Pro TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Sockets: 1/2”, 15/16 Wrenches: 18mm, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16” Tire pressure gauge NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls. 1.
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FastCat Pro 4. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top off with the correct oil if necessary. Use 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. See engine operation manual for specified motor oil viscosity.
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LABELS FastCat Pro BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual & labels. DECAL IS LOCATED UNDER FOOTPLATE - Be sure machine is in safe operating condition. - Move traction levers to neutral lock, parking brake to ON. - Set PTO switch to OFF.
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LABELS FastCat Pro OPERATOR'S MANUAL IS LOCATED UNDER THE FOOT PLATE. 4165730...
CONTROLS FastCat Pro KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START.
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CONTROLS FastCat Pro FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (U) The fuel tank selector valve is located behind the seat. The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
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CONTROLS FastCat Pro Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
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CONTROLS FastCat Pro PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST FastCat Pro PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and in other hard objects that might be thrown, good condition.
OPERATION FastCat Pro FUELING OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. To start the engine: - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. - The PTO switch must be OFF. - Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position.
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OPERATION FastCat Pro OPERATING NOTES DRIVING 1. With the PTO disengaged, move the parking - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with the brake to OFF. PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. - For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the 3.
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OPERATION FastCat Pro CUTTING DANGER 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. Sit in the seat. Start the engine. ROTATING BLADES – KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY. 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO –...
MAINTENANCE RECORD FastCat Pro NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & t l i r i f l i f...
(A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat Pro LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-3) with grease: 1. Deck lift lever (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 3. Pull arms (2 points located at the front of the cutterdeck) 4.
MAINTENANCE FastCat Pro ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat Pro AIR CLEANER Clean and replace the air cleaner element as speci- fied in the service chart. Uneven running, lack of power or black exhaust may indicate a dirty air cleaner. 1. Unclamp end cover C and remove existing cleaner element A.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat Pro ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en- gine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen V. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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MAINTENANCE FastCat Pro TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. recommends returning the machine to your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.
Inspect blades before sharpening. Replace bent or cracked blades. Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.
ADJUSTMENTS FastCat Pro DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat Pro PARKING BRAKE FOR 61" MODELS NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma- chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON.
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat Pro HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUST- MENTS A turnbuckle style hydro stat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jack stands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks.
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ADJUSTMENTS FastCat Pro ARM REST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove acorn nuts 1, plastic washers 2, arm rest 3 and second set of plastic washers 4. 2. Adjust carriage bolts 5 to desired height A, B, or C by pushingg on the carriage bolts 5 until they are free from the locking slot, adjusting them to the desired height and then pulling the carriage bolts 5 into the desired locking slot A, B, or C.
BELT REPLACEMENT FastCat Pro NOTE: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove floorplate.
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BELT REPLACEMENT FastCat Pro NOTE: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement).
WIRE HARNESS FastCat Pro FIGURE 10 ELECTRIC CLUTCH WIRE COLORS ENGINE WHITE MAGNETO WHITE W/ BLACK STRIPE SOLENOID STARTER SOL YB STARTER GROUND PURPLE OIL PRESS CHARGING ORANGE (RED) ORANGE W/ BLACK STRIPE PURPLE W/ ORANGE STRIPE TO SOLENOID (2) ORANGE W/ PURPLE STRIPE DARK BLUE BLACK...
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