Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Using Your Operator’s Manual; Chariot
Introduction INTRODUCTION Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting inf...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. COPYRIGHT© 2002 Deere & Co. John Deere Worldwide Commercial and C...
Page 4 - SAFETY; Understanding The Machine Safety Labels; DANGER
Safety - 1 SAFETY Safety Understanding The Machine Safety Labels MIF The machine safety labels shown in this section are placed in important areas on your machine to draw attention to potential safety hazards. On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this s...
Page 5 - CAUTION; Agency
Safety - 2 SAFETY CAUTION MX9295 MX9214 • This product is designed for professional and commercial users. • Operation training is required. • Carefully read safety instructions. • Know function of controls before operating. • Practice with cutter blades off until confident. • Clear mowing area of al...
Page 6 - Checking Mowing Area; HELP PREVENT SERIOUS OR FATAL ACCIDENTS:; Avoid Tipping
Safety - 3 SAFETY • Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Never raise mower decks when blades are running. • If you hit an object, stop and inspect the machine. Make repairs before you operate. Keep machine and attachments properly maintained and in good working order. • Do not leave machine una...
Page 7 - Keep Riders Off
Safety - 4 SAFETY • Drive across a hill - not up and down. If necessary, turn slowly and in the downhill direction. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. • Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If machine stops, disengage mower blades and back down slowly. • Do not drive where machine could ...
Page 8 - Prevent Fires
Safety - 5 SAFETY damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections. • Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying...
Page 9 - OPERATING; Daily Operating Checklist
Operating - 6 OPERATING Operating Daily Operating Checklist ❏ Test safety systems. ❏ Check tire pressure. ❏ Check fuel level. ❏ Check engine oil level. ❏ Remove and clean engine air filter. ❏ Check transmission oil reservoir level. ❏ Remove grass and debris from machine. ❏ Clean engine cooling air i...
Page 10 - CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes
Operating - 7 OPERATING Testing Park Brake Safety Switch 1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged). 2. Move control levers to neutral position. 3. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position. 4. Unlock park brake. 5. Turn key switch to start position. Result: The engine must not...
Page 11 - Operating the Machine; To stop the machine: Return both control levers to the; Stopping the Machine; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn the use of the
Operating - 8 OPERATING seconds. • Repeat the procedure if necessary. 9. Let the engine run at half-speed position for several minutes to warm up before operating the machine. Reduce choke setting as the engine warms up. Operating the Machine 1. Adjust mower deck to desired cutting height. 2. Star t...
Page 12 - Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve; The machine may free-wheel out of control if
Operating - 9 OPERATING 3. Depress and hold the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) and release the transport position lock lever (C). 4. Release the mower deck lift/lower pedal (A) and allow the pedal to rest against the HOC pin. Using the Fuel Shutoff Valve MX9409 Move the fuel shutoff valve (A) to th...
Page 13 - Replacement Parts - 10; REPLACEMENT PARTS; Parts; Item; Battery; Engine to Blade Belts:
Replacement Parts - 10 REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement Parts Parts We recommend Great Dane quality parts available at your Great Dane dealer. Part numbers may change. Use par t numbers listed below when you order. If a number changes, your dealer will have the latest number. When you order parts, your...
Page 14 - SERVICE INTERVALS; Servicing Your Machine; Engine components may become dirty or
Service Intervals - 11 SERVICE INTERVALS Service Intervals Servicing Your Machine Please use the following timetables to perform routine maintenance on your machine. NOTE: The following initial break-in items must be performed and verified to validate the warranty (dealer service invoice accepted). ...
Page 15 - Service Lubrication - 12; SERVICE LUBRICATION; Grease
Service Lubrication - 12 SERVICE LUBRICATION Service Lubrication Grease Use a general all-purpose grease with an NLGI grade No.2 rating. Wet or high speed conditions may require use of a special-use grease. Contact your Servicing dealer for information. Spray Lubricant Use a general-purpose petroleu...
Page 16 - SERVICE ENGINE; API Service Classification SG or higher
Service Engine - 13 SERVICE ENGINE Service Engine Avoid Fumes Engine Oil Use oil viscosity based on the expected air temperature range during the period between oil changes. Use oil that meets the following specification: • API Service Classification SG or higher Checking Engine Oil Level NOTE: Chec...
Page 17 - Checking Spark Plug; Turn fuel shutoff valve to off position.
Service Engine - 14 SERVICE ENGINE Check and clean air filter elements 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. Checking Spark Plug Check spark plugs at the intervals recommended...
Page 18 - Service Transmission - 15; SERVICE TRANSMISSION; Avoid Fumes; Allow engine and hydraulic reservoir to cool.; Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position
Service Transmission - 15 SERVICE TRANSMISSION Service Transmission Avoid Fumes Transmission Oil Use only Quaker State® 5W-50 or Mobil-1® 15W-50 all synthetic oil. Checking Transmission Oil Level 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Remove the hydraulic reservoir ca...
Page 19 - Service Transmission - 16; Removing and Installing Traction Drive Belt; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under
Service Transmission - 16 SERVICE TRANSMISSION MX9244 5. Move control levers to neutral position. The wheels should stop rotating. If the wheels continue to rotate, adjust the neutral adjustment knob(s) (A), located on each side of the seat, until wheel(s) stop rotating. MX9250 6. Adjust neutral swi...
Page 20 - Service Transmission - 17; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Machine must be
Service Transmission - 17 SERVICE TRANSMISSION 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Check hydraulic oil level. Adjust as necessary. 3. Raise drive wheels off the ground and block caster wheels. NOTE: The pumps are located under the machine, behind the mower deck. MX...
Page 21 - SERVICE MOWER; Adjusting Mower Level; Adjust Cutting Height; CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are
Service Mower - 18 SERVICE MOWER Service Mower Adjusting Mower Level 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Inflate drive (rear) tires to 69-83 kPa (10-12 psi), and caster (front) tires to 110-139 kPa (16-20 psi). 3. Adjust cutting height to 50 mm (2 in.), and lower m...
Page 23 - Checking for Bent Mower Blades; Servicing Mower Blades; Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade
Service Mower - 20 SERVICE MOWER Checking for Bent Mower Blades 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Lower mower deck to mowing position. MIF 3. Measure distance (A) between blade tip and flat ground surface. 4. Turn blade 180°. Measure distance between the other bl...
Page 24 - Balance blades before installing.; Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings; Remove mower deck drive and spindle drive belt.
Service Mower - 21 SERVICE MOWER M61830 • Keep original bevel (A) when grinding. • Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less. • Balance blades before installing. Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety section.) 2. Remove mower d...
Page 25 - Replacing Mower Deck Idler Pulleys; Remove the mower deck drive and spindle drive belts.
Service Mower - 22 SERVICE MOWER 11.Install upper pulleys: • Side Spindles: Install pulley (C), spacer (B) and nut (A). Tighten nut to 80 N•m (60 lb-ft). • Center Spindle: Install spindle pulley (F), drive pulley (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut to 80 N•m (60 lb-ft). 12.Install mower blade. Tighten nut ...
Page 26 - Service Electrical - 23; SERVICE ELECTRICAL; Removing and Installing the Battery
Service Electrical - 23 SERVICE ELECTRICAL Service Electrical WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Removing and Installing the Battery R...
Page 27 - Service Electrical - 24; Add only distilled water if necessary.; Cleaning Battery and Terminals; Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.; Replacing Fuses
Service Electrical - 24 SERVICE ELECTRICAL approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (B) and top of plates (C). 5. Add only distilled water if necessary. 6. Install battery cell caps. 7. Install battery. Cleaning Battery and Terminals 1. Disconnect and remove battery. 2. Wash battery with ...
Page 28 - Service Electrical - 25; Kohler Wiring Schematic
Service Electrical - 25 SERVICE ELECTRICAL Kohler Wiring Schematic MX9299A
Page 29 - Service Miscellaneous - 26; SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS; Filling Fuel Tank; Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.; Checking Wheel Nuts; Servicing Caster Pivot Bearings; Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.
Service Miscellaneous - 26 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS Service Miscellaneous Filling Fuel Tank Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel. Add fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container. Checking Wheel Nuts T...
Page 30 - Service Miscellaneous - 27
Service Miscellaneous - 27 SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS MX9224 3. Remove cap (A), cotter pin (B), castle nut (C), caster yoke and wheel assembly (D) and caster bushing (E). NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the bearing races (F) and (G), unless the bearings need to be replaced. 4. Remove seal (H) and low...
Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Using Troubleshooting Chart; If
Troubleshooting - 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your Great Dane dealer for service. When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing the problem, see your Great...
Page 32 - Electrical
Troubleshooting - 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Electrical Machine Operation Mower If Check Star ter Does Not Work Or Will Not Turn Engine Park brake is not locked. PTO/clutch switch is in on position. Battery terminals are corroded. Battery not charged. 20-amp fuse is blown. Battery Will Not Charge Dead cell ...
Page 34 - STORAGE; Storing Safety
Storage - 31 STORAGE Storage Storing Safety 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. Clean under the deck and remove grass and debris from inside chute and ...
Page 35 - ASSEMBLY; Install Seat and Control Lever Handles; Connect seat safety switch to wiring harness.; Activate and Charge Battery; Only use battery acid with a 1.265 specific gravity.; Check Fluid Levels
Assembly - 32 ASSEMBLY Assembly Install Seat and Control Lever Handles 1. Install seat on platform and secure using nuts provided in small parts bag. 2. Connect seat safety switch to wiring harness. 3. Install handles on control levers and secure using sleeves, cap screws and nuts provided in small ...
Page 36 - Check Tire Pressure; Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.; Level Mower Deck; Before operating the machine, level the mower deck.; Initial Adjustments; Start and run the engine at half throttle.
Assembly - 33 ASSEMBLY Check Tire Pressure 1. Check tires for damage. 2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge. 3. Check that tires have equal pressure; add or remove air, if necessary. Level Mower Deck Before operating the machine, level the mower deck. Initial Adjustments 1. Check free-wheeli...
Page 37 - SPECIFICATIONS; Hydraulic System
Specifications - 34 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Engine NOTE: See engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual provided with your machine for engine specifications. Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt CCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 38 - INDEX
Index - 35 INDEX Index A Air Cleaner Elements, Replacing ................................... 13 Air Cleaner Elements, Servicing ..................................... 13 B Battery and Terminals, Cleaning .................................... 24 Battery, Removing and Installing ...........................
Page 39 - NOTES
Page 40 - Service Record GD - 37; SERVICE RECORD GD; Record Service Dates
Service Record GD - 37 SERVICE RECORD GD Service Record GD Record Service Dates Engine Oil and Filter Change Lubricate Machine Air Cleaner Element Clean/Replace
