Great Dane GSRKA1952S - Manuals

Safety - 4 SAFETY • Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards. • Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provided. • Slow down and use extra care on hillsides...

Safety - 6 SAFETY • Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Maintenance and Storage • Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. • Disengage drives, lower implement, lock parking brake, sto...

Operating - 7 OPERATING plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fueling. • Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a...

Operating - 8 OPERATING Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely c 1. Step on operator’s platform (A) at the rear of machine to mount the machine. 2. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 3. Step off operator’s platform to dismount machine. 4. Keep operator’s platform and s...

Operating - 9 OPERATING HOLE LOCATIONS To adjust the rear height of cut, use the chart above and match the hole locations on the chart up to the hole locations on the picture. To adjust the front height of cut, use the chart above and insert the number of C-spacers to correspond to the number on the...

Operating - 10 OPERATING 4. Turn key switch to the start position. Result: The engine must not crank. Testing Neutral Switch (Run) 1. Lock park brake. 2. Push PTO switch down to disengage. 3. Start engine. 4. Push one motion control lever forward. 5. Repeat procedure using the other lever. 6. Repeat...

Operating - 11 OPERATING Using the Throttle c MX12847 • Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing. • Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and warming the engine. • Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do n...

Operating - 13 OPERATING Starting Engine c 1. Stand on operator’s platform. 2. Lock park brake. c 3. Put motion control levers (A) in the NEUTRAL position. 4. Push PTO switch knob (B) down to disengage PTO. 5. Move throttle lever (C) to set engine speed at the 1/2 to 3/4 fast position. 6. Position c...

Operating - 14 OPERATING NOTE: The pump free-wheel valves must be turned fully clockwise (closed) during normal machine operation. When the machine needs to be moved without starting the engine, use the pump free-wheel valves: 1. Lock park brake. NOTE: The pumps (A) are located in the back of the ma...

Service Intervals - 15 SERVICE INTERVALS Service Intervals Servicing Your Machine c Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. Servicing Engine See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for engine service information. Break-In (After...

Service Engine - 16 SERVICE ENGINE • Lubricate one pump idler pivot grease fitting (A). Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles c • Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A). Lubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot c • Lubricate one deck idler pivot grease fitting (A). Service Engine Avoid Fumes c E...

Service Engine - 17 SERVICE ENGINE c 1. Clean area around dipstick cap and filter. 2. Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature. 3. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) c 4. Insert drain tube over oil drain fitting (A) 5. Put oil drain pan under d...

Service Transmission - 18 SERVICE TRANSMISSION Checking Spark Plug c Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended in the Service Intervals section. See the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for the complete procedure. Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler - Kohler Engines Keep e...

Service Transmission - 19 SERVICE TRANSMISSION 3. Remove dipstick cap (A). Wipe dipstick clean. NOTE: NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level. 4. Insert dipstick into reservoir filler neck (B). Do not tighten cap. 5. Remove dipstick. Check oil level on dipstick. Oil level should be...

Service Transmission - 20 SERVICE TRANSMISSION Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive Belt c NOTE: The traction drive belt will not require a tension adjustment. Belt is self-adjusted using a spring tensioner. Checking Traction Drive Belt: 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFET...

Service Transmission - 21 SERVICE TRANSMISSION 1. Install traction drive belt (E) on drive sheaves (G) as shown. Ensure that traction drive belt is positioned in front of anchor cap screw (F). 2. Insert 1/2 in. breaker bar into hole (C) and rotate idler pulley (D) forward for additional clearance to...

Service Transmission - 22 SERVICE TRANSMISSION Checking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking c NOTE: Check and adjust transmission tracking on a hard, level surface. Checking Transmission Tracking: 1. Check and adjust motion control linkages. See Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in the ...

Service Steering & Brakes - 23 SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES Service Steering & Brakes Adjusting Park Brake Testing Park Brake: 1. Inflate tires to correct pressures. c 2. Stop machine on a maximum 17° slope. 3. Lock park brake. • A properly adjusted park brake must prevent the drive wheels ...

Service Mower - 24 SERVICE MOWER Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt Removing Mower Deck Drive Belt: 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lower mower deck to the lowest cutting height position. 3. Remove mower deck shield. 4. Remove both mower deck belt shields. c c 5. ...

Service Mower - 25 SERVICE MOWER c Picture Note: Mower deck with side discharge used for illustration. 3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface. 4. Rotate blade 180° and measure distance between other blade tip and flat ground surface. 5. Install new blade if the difference ...

Service Electrical - 26 SERVICE ELECTRICAL • Balance blades before installing. Balancing Blades c 1. Clean blade. c c 2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position. 3. Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop. 4. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not chang...

Service Electrical - 27 SERVICE ELECTRICAL 3. Slide back red cover (C) and disconnect positive (+) battery cable (D). c 4. Loosen nut on front long carriage bolt (E). 5. Remove rear long carriage bolt (F) and nut. 6. Lift and slide battery (G) out from back of battery tray (H). 7. Inspect isolator p...

Service Miscellaneous - 28 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS • Check metal clip in fuse window. Discard fuse if clip is broken. • Install new 20 Amp fuse in socket. • Install socket with fuse in cover. Ensure that plastic tab of fuse holder is securely fastened to fuse socket. Adjusting Operator Presence Switch...

Service Miscellaneous - 29 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS c 2. Lift machine with a safe lifting device centered under tire support frame (A) on the side where tire is being removed. c 3. Remove wheel nuts (B). 4. Remove wheel. Installing: 1. Install wheel with valve stem (C) facing out. 2. Install and tighte...

Troubleshooting - 30 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.1. Check tires for damage. 2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge. 3. Add air, if necessary: c Servicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Raise and securely support front of machine. c 3....

Troubleshooting - 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Engine Electrical System If Check Poor Engine Performance Fuel: • Dirt in fuel system or fuel is old. Replace fuel with fresh stabilized fuel. Obtain fuel from another supplier before suspecting machine problems. Suppliers blend fuels differently and changing sup...

Troubleshooting - 32 TROUBLESHOOTING Machine Park Brake Steering If Check Starter Will Not Work • Blown fuse. • OPC Switch faulty or not adjusted properly. • Park brake switch is faulty. • Loose or corroded battery connections. • Neutral switches faulty or not adjusted properly. See your authorized ...

Storage - 33 STORAGE Mower Deck Storage Storing Safety c Preparing Machine for Storage 1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware. 2. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust. 3. Remove grass and debris from machine. 4. Clean under the d...

Assembly - 34 ASSEMBLY 1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm. 2. Service air filter if necessary. 3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen. 4. On gas engines: • Remove spark plugs. Put 30 mL (1 oz) of clean engine oil in cylinders. • Install spark plugs, but do not connect spark ...

Specifications - 35 SPECIFICATIONS Connect Battery c c 1. Connect positive (red) cable to battery positive (+) terminal. Install red terminal cover (A). 2. Connect negative (black) cable to battery negative (-) terminal. Install black terminal cover (B). Check Machine Safety Systems Perform safety s...

Getting Quality Service - 36 GETTING QUALITY SERVICE authorized Great Dane dealer’s parts and service support. Follow the steps below to get answers to any questions you may have about your product. Refer to your attachment and machine operator manuals. Contact your authorized Great Dane dealer with...

Service Miscellaneous - 37 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Service Miscellaneous Wiring Schematics c

Service Miscellaneous - 38 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Service Miscellaneous Hydraulic Schematics c Left Hydrostatic Pump Assembly Pump Block Charge Pump System Charge Check Shock Valve (Reverse) Manual Bypass Left Wheel Motor Cooling Orifice System Charge Check Shock Valve (Forward) Charge Relief Valve R...

MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Frame Assembly - 40 18 15 11 21 9 15 13 20 21 5 3 8 22 6 16 17 19 14 10 1 4 2 7 19

MAIN FRAME ASSEMBLY Frame Assembly - 41 ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 D24020 3 SCREW, 8-32X .50 PAN PHL Y 2 M63431 3 NUT, 8-32 ELASTIC STOP 3 JD26 8 NUT, 1/2-20 LUG Y 4 102770 3 RELAY, ISO MINI ELEC. 5 200601 2 ASSY, TIRE/WHL 18/8.5X8 YELLOW 6 200672 4 SPACER, .625X.120X.400 Y 7 N/A 1 ASSEMBLY, CON...

FUEL, HYDRAULIC AND HANDLE ASSEMBLY Fuel, Hydraulc and Handle Assembly - 42 23 29 12 14 31 18 21 17 1 20 23 4 25 16 28 2 3 26 30 11 22 7 8 6 5 24 27 13 9 30 15 19 10 15

ENGINE, HYDRAULIC AND MAINFRAME ASSEMBLY 2 2 13 14 15 21 11 3 1 12 20 5 16 4 26 7 23 17 18 23 22 10 25 8 9 24 23 6 19 27 19 H.P. 23 H.P. 28 29 30 31 32 Engine, Hydraulic And Mainframe Assembly - 44

CLUTCH, PUMP COMPONENTS AND FOOT PLATE ASSEMBLY 39 21 22 15 34 39 29 23 38 4 36 27 8 18 6 14 37 1 2 19 5 31 3 39 7 39 24 16 17 12 17 11 33 25 32 28 9 30 20 15 35 10 39 6 26 26 13 Clutch, Pump Components and Foot Plate Assembly - 46

FUELCOMPONENTS/WIRING HARNESS Fuel Components - 50 FUEL COMPONENTS WIRING HARNESS 200704 Wiring Harness

ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 TCA15021 1 FUEL TANK 2 181251 1 CAP, FUEL 3 D18144 1 GROMMET 4 TCA15048 1 FUEL PICKUP 5 M68342 5 CLAMP 6 M88753 AR HOSE, FUEL, 10 FT. 1/4 IN. SAE 30-R7 7 14M7400 4 NUT 8 AM116304 1 FILTER 9 03M7191 4 CAP SCREW 10 19M7865 6 CAP SCREW 11 200603 1 BRACKET FUEL COMPONENTS...

CONSOLE AND BATTERY ASSEMBLY Console and Battery Assembly - 52 23 25 11 22 23 25 17 12 6 14 1 15 16 29 18 13 2 10 27 9 26 20 28 7 30 29 4 19 8 3 5 29 24 21 31 32

FOOT PLATE/CONSOLE COMPONENTS Foot Plate/Console Components - 54 FOOT PLATE COMPONENTS CONSOLE COMPONENTS 10 4 7 6 11 5 12 9 8 3 1 2 13 3 2 1 11 4 5 6 12 7 10 9 8

DECK ASSEMBLY Deck Assembly - 56 14 7 2 5 1 25 43 44 3 43 8 23 22 5 18 43 28 21 38 21 19 33 4 10 45 15 20 13 35 46 42 35 41 31 30 39 42 36 37 34 24 29 9 12 40

WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY/PUMP COMPONENTS Wheel and Strut Assembly/Pump Components - 58 PUMP COMPONENTS 2 2 1 6 3 4 8 5 7 9 WHEEL AND STRUT ASSEMBLY 1 11 6 7 8 5 4 3 2 4 9 10

SPINDLE ASSEMBLY Spindle Assembly - 60 14 7 8 9 2 4 3 1 6 11 2 5 12 13 10

DECAL LOCATIONS Decal Locations - 62 19 15 19 1 2 10 3 8 17 11 17 7 1 S/N 12 6 13 18 4 5 9 14 7 3

DECAL LOCATIONS Decal Locations - 63 To avoid injury from rotating belts, keep all shields and guards in place Para evitar ser lesionado por las correas en movimiento, mantener todos los escudos y protectores en su lugar. ADVERTENCIA WARNING WARNING S h i e l d M i s s i n g . D O N O T O p e r a t ...