Baroness GM1700 Operation manual
Contour Deck for GM1700
Owner's Operating Manual
Serial No. GM1700 : 21202- (GM1700 Main Vehicle)
"Required reading"
Read this manual before using the machine.
Original Instructions Ver.1.6
Thank you for purchasing the Baroness product.
This manual describes the proper handling,
adjustment, and inspection of your product.
We hope you will use the product safely, and take
advantage of its best performance.
For details on the handling, adjustment and
inspection of the main vehicle, refer to the
Owner's Operating Manual for the main vehicle.
GM1700
Greeting
Read this manual carefully to ensure that you thoroughly understand how to properly operate and maintain the
product, and to avoid causing injury to yourself or others.
The operator is responsible for operating the product properly and safely.
Maintenance service for this machine should be performed by a mechanic with expertise.
If you have any questions concerning maintenance or genuine parts, please contact a Baroness dealer or
Kyoeisha.
When making inquiries about your product, please specify the model and serial number.
When loaning or transferring the product, please also provide this manual together with the product.
Kyoeisha Co., Ltd.
Warning Symbols
This manual uses the following warning symbols for handling precautions that are important for your
safety.
696cq5-001
Warning symbol
This symbol indicates the articles regarding “Danger,” “Warning,” or “Caution.”
Those articles describe important safety precautions and so read them carefully to understand completely before
operating the machine.
Failure to adequately follow these safety precautions may cause an accident.
Danger
Danger
This symbol indicates that serious injury or death will occur if the warning is ignored.
Warning
This symbol indicates that serious injury or death may occur if the warning is ignored.
Caution
This symbol indicates that injury or damage to property may occur if the warning is ignored.
Important
This symbol indicates precautions on the mechanism of the machine.
GM1700
Introduction
Precautionary Statement
Caution
The information described in this manual is
subject to change for improvement without
prior notice.
When replacing parts, be sure to use genuine
Baroness parts or parts designated by
Kyoeisha.
Note that the Baroness product warranty may
not apply to defects caused by the use of
parts from other companies.
Prior to use, carefully read the following
manuals to thoroughly understand the contents
for safe and correct operation.
Baroness Owner's Operating Manual
Purpose
This mower deck is intended for cutting turf
grass at golf courses.
Do not use this machine in any way other than
its intended purpose, and do not modify the
machine.
Operating this mower deck for other purposes
and modifying it may be very dangerous and
may cause damage to the machine.
･
GM1700
Introduction
Safety .............................................................. Page 1-1
Safe Operating Practices ...............................Page 1-2
Disposal .......................................................... Page 2-1
Recycle and Waste Disposal ......................... Page 2-2
Product Overview .......................................... Page 3-1
Specifications .................................................Page 3-2
Names of Each Section ................................. Page 3-3
Regulation Decals ..........................................Page 3-4
Safety Signs and Instruction Signs ................ Page 3-4
Handling Instructions .................................... Page 4-1
Handling Precautions .....................................Page 4-2
Pre-installation Adjustments .......................... Page 4-2
Inspections .....................................................Page 4-5
Tightening Torques ........................................Page 4-8
Adjustment before Work .............................. Page 4-11
Storage ........................................................ Page 4-13
Maintenance ................................................... Page 5-1
Maintenance Precautions .............................. Page 5-2
Maintenance Schedule .................................. Page 5-3
Greasing ........................................................ Page 5-4
Maintenance Work .........................................Page 5-5
GM1700
Contents
GM1700
Contents
Failure to adequately follow these safety
precautions may cause an accident resulting in
injury or death.
Danger
Danger
This product is designed to ensure safe
operation and has been tested and inspected
thoroughly before shipment from the factory.
The product is equipped with safety devices to
prevent accidents.
However, whether the product demonstrates
its original performance level depends on the
manner in which it is operated and handled,
as well as the manner in which it is managed
on a daily basis.
Inappropriate use or management of the
product may result in injury or death.
Observe the following safety instructions to
ensure safe operation.
Safe Operating Practices
Read Safe Operating Practices described in the
Owner's Operating Manual of Baroness main
vehicle equipped with this mower deck
thoroughly.
GM1700
Safety
Page 1-2 Safe Operating Practices
Recycle and Waste Disposal
About Recycle
Recycling battery etc. is recommended for
environmental conservation and economical
use of resources.
It may be required by local laws.
About Waste Disposal
Make sure that waste generated when
servicing or repairing the machine is disposed
of in accordance with local regulations.
(e.g. waste oil, antifreeze, rubber products, and
wires etc.)
GM1700
Disposal
Page 2-2 Recycle and Waste Disposal
Specifications ........................................ Page 3-2
Specifications .........................................Page 3-2
Features of Contour Deck ..................... Page 3-3
Names of Each Section ......................... Page 3-3
Regulation Decals ..................................Page 3-4
Positions of Regulation Decals ..............Page 3-4
Description of Regulation Decals .......... Page 3-4
Safety Signs and Instruction Signs ..... Page 3-4
About Safety Decals and Instruction
Decals ....................................................Page 3-4
Positions of Safety Decals and
Instruction Decals .................................. Page 3-4
Description of Safety Decals and
Instruction Decals .................................. Page 3-4
Product Overview
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-1
Specifications
Specifications
Model Contour Deck for GM1700
Name Contour Deck for GM1700
Dimensions
Total length 108 cm [255 cm] 42.52 in [100.39 in]
Total width 183 cm [183 cm] 72.05 in [72.05 in]
Total height 37 cm 14.57 in
Weight 166 kg [896 kg] 365.96 lb [1,975.31 lb]
Gear box grease capacity 260 g 9.17 oz
Operating width (Mowing width) 151 cm 59.45 in
Operating height (Mowing height) 35 - 95 mm (15 mm spacing, 5
levels)
1.38 - 3.74 in (0.59 in spacing, 5
levels)
Number of Blades 3
Blade length 533 mm 20.98 in
Efficiency 6,040 m2/h (5.0 km/h x mowing width
x 0.8)
1.5 acres/hour (3.11 mph x mowing
width x 0.8)
Values within [ ] are dimensions and weight of GM1700 main vehicle equipped with Contour Deck,
ROPS and empty fuel tank.
*
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-2 Specifications
Features of Contour Deck
The swing of the left and right mower decks
enables you to cut grass on undulations.
The left and right mower decks each swing
8° up and down [up and down movement of
left/right blade tips is ±76 mm (±3.0 in)].
Level
ajbfzv-001
Features of Contour Deck_001
Up
a
ajbfzv-002
Features of Contour Deck_002
a8°
Down
a
ajbfzv-003
Features of Contour Deck_003
a8°
Grass clippings are discharged toward the
back.
1.
2.
Names of Each Section
2
7
5
14
4
7
8
7
6
6
9
3
quwxcl-162
Names of Each Section_001
1Center mower deck
2 Left mower deck
3 Right mower deck
4 Belt cover
5 Gearbox
6 Caster
7 Cutting height gauge wheel
8 Front roller
9 Rotary knife
Product Overview
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-3
Names of Each Section
Regulation Decals
Positions of Regulation Decals
Aquwxcl-163
Positions of Regulation Decals_001
ASerial number plate
Description of Regulation Decals
Serial Number Plate
The serial number plate indicates the serial
number.
4ogipb-006
Serial Number Plate_001
Safety Signs and Instruction Signs
About Safety Decals and Instruction
Decals
Important
Safety decals and instruction decals are
attached to this mower deck.
Make sure that decals are preserved in their
entirety. If they are damaged, become dirty, or
peel off, replace them with new ones.
Part numbers for decals that need to be
replaced are listed in the parts catalog.
Order them from a Baroness dealer or
Kyoeisha.
Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction
Decals
4
1
3
2
154
3
2
5
6iul4h-019
Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals_001
1Caution to rotating object decal
2 DO NOT STEP caution decal
3 Caution to mutilation decal
4 Caution for hand or leg injury decal
5 Caution to flying object decal
Description of Safety Decals and
Instruction Decals
Caution to Rotating Object Decal
K4205001530
Decal, caution to rotating object
Warning
Watch for rotating parts - Keep your hands
away from the belts while the engine is
running.
qwsqzx-001
Caution to Rotating Object Decal_001
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-4 Regulation Decals
DO NOT STEP Caution Decal
K4209001340
Decal, caution "DO NOT STEP"
Caution
Do not step.
㹉㸲㸰㸮㸷㸮㸮㸯㸱㸲㸮
㹂㹍㹌㹍㹒㹑㹒㹃㹎
tg45gw-001
DO NOT STEP Caution Decal_001
Caution to Mutilation Decal
K4205001600
DECAL, CAUTION TO MUTILATION
Warning
May cut your hand or leg - Stop the cutter
rotation and engine. Otherwise you may get
injured.
STOP
STOP
wyikja-001
Caution to Mutilation Decal_001
Caution for Hand or Leg Injury Decal
K4205001780
Decal, caution for hand or leg injury
Warning
May cut your hand or leg - When the blades
are rotating, keep away from the machine.
㹉㸲㸰㸮㸳㸮㸮㸯㸵㸶㸮
o1oef7-001
Caution for Hand or Leg Injury Decal_001
Caution to Flying Object Decal
K4205001650
Decal, caution to flying object
Caution
Caution to flying object - Be sure that people
around the machine keep a safe distance
away.
v6w34n-001
Caution to Flying Object Decal_001
Product Overview
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-5
Safety Signs and Instruction Signs
GM1700
Product Overview
Page 3-6 Safety Signs and Instruction Signs
Handling Precautions ............................Page 4-2
Pre-installation Adjustments ................ Page 4-2
Installation of Contour Deck .................. Page 4-2
Installation of Universal Joint .................Page 4-5
Inspections .............................................Page 4-5
Rotary Knife ...........................................Page 4-5
Cover ..................................................... Page 4-6
Belt .........................................................Page 4-6
Roller ..................................................... Page 4-6
Caster .................................................... Page 4-7
Tightening Torques ............................... Page 4-8
Standard Tightening Torques ................ Page 4-8
Principal Tightening Torques ...............Page 4-10
Adjustment before Work ..................... Page 4-11
Adjustment of Cutting Height ...............Page 4-11
Storage ................................................. Page 4-13
Long-Term Storage ............................. Page 4-13
Handling Instructions
GM1700
Handling Instructions
Page 4-1
Handling Precautions
Important
This manual contains descriptions for handling
the mower deck.
For details on handling, refer to this manual
and the main vehicle GM1700 Owner's
Operating Manual.
Pre-installation Adjustments
Installation of Contour Deck
Move the main vehicle and mower deck onto
a level surface.
If any unnecessary attachments are
mounted on the main vehicle, remove them.
Note:
Tie the universal joint to the main vehicle
with string, etc., in order to prevent it from
falling.
Install the front rods onto the mower deck
with the pin and clip pin.
1
2
3
atlwem-001
Installation of Contour Deck_001
1Clip pin
2 Front rod
3 Pin
1.
2.
3.
Install the deck tow plates onto the mower
deck with the nuts.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
1234
1
2
3
4
atlwem-002
Installation of Contour Deck_002
1Deck tow plate
2 Nut
3 Spring washer
4 Washer
Install the rubber stopper onto the right deck
tow plate.
12
3
atlwem-003
Installation of Contour Deck_003
1Deck tow plate
2 Rubber stopper
3 Nut
4.
5.
GM1700
Handling Instructions
Page 4-2 Handling Precautions
Install the lift chain, and then secure it with
the cotter pin.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
3
2
1atlwem-004
Installation of Contour Deck_004
1Lift chain
2 Washer
3 Cotter pin
Install the rubber stopper onto the stopper
arm.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
1
3
2
atlwem-005
Installation of Contour Deck_005
1Stopper arm
2 Rubber stopper
3 Nut
6.
7.
Install the stopper arm onto the main vehicle
with the bolt and nut.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
1
4
3
2
atlwem-006
Installation of Contour Deck_006
1Stopper arm
2 Bolt
3 Spring washer
4 Nut
Install the link fulcrum shaft onto the main
vehicle with the bolt and nut.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
2
2,3,4,5 1
1
3
5
4
atlwem-007
Installation of Contour Deck_007
1Link fulcrum shaft
2 Bolt
3 Washer
4 Spring washer
5 Nut
Raise the bumper with a hoist, etc., to lift up
the front wheels of the main vehicle.
8.
9.
10.
Handling Instructions
GM1700
Handling Instructions
Page 4-3
Pre-installation Adjustments
Place the mower deck in the appropriate
position.
1
atlwem-008
Installation of Contour Deck_008
1Bumper
Install the universal joint onto the gearbox.
"Installation of Universal Joint" (Page 4-5)
12
atlwem-009
Installation of Contour Deck_009
1Gearbox
2 Universal joint
Lower the main vehicle until it is level.
Install the front rods onto the main vehicle
with the pin and clip pin.
12
3
atlwem-010
Installation of Contour Deck_010
1Clip pin
2 Front rod
3 Pin
11.
12.
13.
14.
Important
Make sure that the lift chain is not twisted.
Install the lift chain onto the mower deck with
the pin, and then secure it with the cotter pin.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
1
2
34
1
2,3,4 atlwem-011
Installation of Contour Deck_011
1Lift chain
2 Pin
3 Washer
4 Cotter pin
Install the deck tow plate onto the main
vehicle with the cotter pin.
Follow the same installation step for the left
and right sides.
1
2
atlwem-012
Installation of Contour Deck_012
1Deck tow plate
2 Clip pin
Start the engine, and then raise the mower
deck to the highest position.
Make sure that the heights of the left and
right mower decks are the same.
15.
16.
17.
18.
GM1700
Handling Instructions
Page 4-4 Pre-installation Adjustments
Other manuals for GM1700
4
Table of contents
Other Baroness Lawn Mower Accessories manuals
