Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3General Safety Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A.Danger . . . . ....
Page 3 - FORWARD; WARNING; MODELS LISTED IN THIS MANUAL
3 FORWARD The Tank Hydrostatic Zero-Turn Commercial Riding Mower provides superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional landscapers, commercial lawn service compa-nies, professional turf managers and golf course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features t...
Page 4 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4 GENERAL SAFETYOPERATIONS A. DANGER 1. Do not operate machine in confined areas where exhaust gases can accumulate. 2. Do not operate machine without mower chute deflector in place and operational. 3. Do not carry passengers. B. WARNING 1. Do not operate machines under the influence of alcohol or d...
Page 5 - Do not overfill; C. Related to Batteries; Note
5 ture. Keep sparks and flames away at all times. 11. When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil must be remo...
Page 8 - R O T A T I N G B L A D E; D A N G E R; SAFETY DECALS AND LABELS
K E E P H A N D S a n d F E E T A W A Y D A N G E R TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,D O N O T O P E R A T E M O W E R U N L E S S DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS C A T C H E R IS I N I T S P R O P E R P L A C E . Part Number: 00030635 Part Number: 00030633 Part Number: 01002166 WARNING SHIELD MISSING DO...
Page 9 - SPECIFICATIONS
9 SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL INFO.Controls: Engine ignition and start switch; throttle; left and right steering levers; electric blade clutch switch; parking brake; mower deck lift Parking Brake: Mechanical linkage attached to the brake handle and drum brakes Seat: Adjustable seat with armrests. 5" ...
Page 10 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure. 1 Figure. 2 Ignition Switch Electric BladeClutch Switch Hour Meter (tach optional) Engine throttle indicator lights Parking Brake A.General 1. When Mowing: a. Keep adults, children, and pets away from the area to be mowed. b. When operating this mower, in the forwar...
Page 11 - Safety Awareness when Mowing
11 of grease, grass, and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and permit proper cooling. Note: If low traction conditions occur, follow these procedures for “zero turns”: To turn clockwise (front of machine moves toward RIGHT) when traveling FORWARD: 1. Come to a stop, 2. Then slowly move both lap ba...
Page 12 - Left and Right Steering Levers:; Electric Blade Clutch Switch:
12 from Steering Levers Foot Pedal Lift Figure. 3 the rear to the front will increase the engine speed from slow to fast. 3. Left and Right Steering Levers: (See Figure 3.) These hinged levers open out to the side in any position to permit the operator to be seated or to leave the mower’s seat. The ...
Page 13 - Seat Adjustment Lever:; C.Initial Adjustments; Check the fluid levels and tires:
13 operation - thusly the hands can be used for other functions. 7. Fuel Shutoff Valve: (See Figure 4.) Located behind the operator’s seat, the valve has three (3) positions: “off ”, “Left Tank”, “Right Tank”. Close this valve if you are not going to run the mower for a period of 30 minutes or more ...
Page 16 - E.Mower Cutting Blades
16 moving the LEFT lap bar rearward. Release both lap bars and the machine should stop turning (this is a safety check, the normal procedure is for the operator to slowly bring the lap bars to the neutral position). 3. Start the Engine: a. Open the fuel shutoff valve by selecting the left or right t...
Page 17 - Mulch; Removing the Mower Deck:
17 levels. Bahia blades are configured without offset, and with a maximum amount of sharpened cutting edge. Mulch - These blades are generally designed for use in cutting decks equipped with mulch baffles. The shape of the blade generally produces higher turbu-lence in order that the grass can be re...
Page 18 - Changing the Spindle Assembly
18 d. Figure. 7 CoverPlate Spindle Use a 1-1/8" socket wrench on the pulley side of the spindle to secure. e. Remove the hex nut using a 1-1/8" wrench. f. Remove the hex nut. g. To replace the blade reverse the above process and tighten nut to 100-120 lb-ft. WARNING: Never mow with dull blad...
Page 19 - Adding Hydraulic Oil
19 1. Hydraulic Tank Figure. 8 Adding Hydraulic Oil (use Rimula SAE15W40) a. Place the Mower on a level surface and engage the parking brake. b. Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch. c. Clean the area around the Hydraulic Oil fill neck. d. Remove the hydraulic fill cap and che...
Page 20 - Specific Gravity; Battery Removal; Installing the Battery; Jump Starting
20 b. Clean the battery before storing. A dirty bat-tery will lose its charge over time. c. Store the battery with a full charge. A dis-charged battery will freeze (refer to the table below). Specific Gravity Freezing Temp (°F) 1.265 -71 1.250 -62 1.200 -16 1.150 5 1.100 16 d. Recharge battery when ...
Page 22 - Left Side Pump; Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filter:; Screw
22 mower is parked with the engine shut off, the hydraulic system locks the traction wheels. Note: To move the mower forward or in reverse by pushing, you must release the dynamic braking. Locate the valves on the pump. Turn valves counter-clockwise (using a standard 7/16” wrench) one quarter turn t...
Page 23 - Steering Lever Adjustments:
23 violent bubbling in the hydraulic oil in the pump. Check the two suction hoses (the hoses con-nected to the filter) daily before starting the engine. Look for a flattened condition or any leaks and repair or replace as necessary. A flattened or leakng suction hose will permit cavitation to develo...
Page 24 - To Put the Mower Back in Service:
24 in temperature. Before storing, the following maintenance procedures should be per-formed. a. Clean the mower. The entire tractor and cutting deck should be washed and cleaned. b. Sharpen the blades so that the mower will be ready to use when needed. c. Protect the metal surfaces. Repair scratche...
Page 25 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Before starting engine:; B. Every 25 Hour Checks; Follow the Oiling Chart.; D. Every 100 Hour Checks; General Purpose Lubrication:
25 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A. Daily Checks 1. Before starting engine: a. Check the fuel level.** b. Check the engine oil level.** c. Check the hydraulic oil level. d. Check the hydraulic hoses for leaks, abra-sion, kinks, twists, or a flattened condition. e. Check the tires and tire pressure.Drive Tire...
Page 26 - OIL CHART; DAILY; LUBRICATION CHART; EVERY 25 HOURS
26 . OIL CHART Apply a few drops of engine oil or use a spray lubricant. Apply the oil to both sides of pivot points. Wipe off any excess. Start engine and operate mower briefly to insure that oil spreads evenly. Number of Oil Points Description DAILY 44222212 WEEKLY 1222111 Deck Suspension PivotsHe...
Page 27 - Performance Adjustments; A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment; B. Enginge RPM Check and Adjustment
27 Performance Adjustments A. High Speed Tracking Adjustment If mower tracks to one side with both lap bars in fully forward position: 1. Check air pressure in all four tires: a. Pressure should be within specified ranges and balanced side-to-side. b. Rear tires 8-10 psi. recommended (20 psi MAX.) c...
Page 29 - F. Deck leveling Procedure
29 F. Deck leveling Procedure 1. Park the mower on a flat paved surface, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch, disconnect the spark plug wires and using the second foot pedal, lower the mowing deck into the 4" height of cut position. (The 4" ...
Page 30 - WIRING DIAGRAM
