Betstco Value Leader GK Series Application guide
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83371 Melton Rd, Creswell OR 97426
GK SERIES
GeneralSafety Informaon
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nsure all potenal operators read this manual thoroughly before using the machine
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afety: Ensure tractor and machine is stopped & keys out of ignion before set-up/maintenance
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afety: Failure to follow good safety standards could result in severe injury or even death
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isuse: This machine is designed for use with compact tractors, and should be used only for the
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ndicated purpose. We does not take responsibility if the machine is used for any otne
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urpose. Children must not operate the machine under any circumstance.
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odicaon: Do not modify equipment in anv way. This may impair the operaon and overal
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afety of the machine.
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ractor requirements: Use only with compact tractors within power range specied.
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isuse transport: Do not use machinery to transport personnel or livestock.
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ondion: For the safety of personnel and opmum performance of the machine, you should
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heck the condion of the machine and the tractor before starng. Before use check all nuts and
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olts are ght.
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paal awareness: Always check the operang area is safe before starng machinery.
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perator clothing: The operator should not wear loose clothing while operang machinery.
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afety wear: Always use appropriate ear protecon when running a tractor and machinery
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nsure you are wearing protecve gloves when servicing and using machinery.
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ystander safety: Ensure bystanders keep away from the machine when it is in use. Do not
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ouch moving parts when the machine is at work.
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ublic places: When traveling on the road/public places, always keep the PTO turned o
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aintenance: Always keep the machine maintained and in a good state. Where necessary
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epair or replace any defecve parts. Do not modify the machine.
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harp objects: Pay aenon to the sharp/pointed parts while servicing the machine.
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afety guards: All protecve parts should be in good condion before operang machinery.
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afety signs/sckers: Keep all safety signs clean and legible. Replace anywhich are missing or
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llegible. If a component with safety sign/(s) is replaced, make sure new safety sign/(s) are
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ached in the same locaons.
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perang speeds: Machinery and PTO should be operated at the recommended speed at all
mes.
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afety awareness: Good safety requires that you familiarise yourself with various safety signs,
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he type of warning and the area, or parcular funcon related to that area.
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lertness: Never consume alcohol or drugs these can hinder alertness/coordinaon. Consult
your doctor about using this machine while taking prescripon medicaons.
GK SERIES 1
General Safety Informaon (connued)
Machinery Pre-Use Checks
On receipt of your new machine and again within the frt 4 hours of use, or the'shake in'
period as we like to call it, we always recommend checking over the machine.
• Tighten/Check any bolts and nuts securing blades.
• If your machine has belts, check the tension and adjust if required.
• Apply greese to greese points if necessary.
Tractor Pre-Use Checks
are used on the linkage mountaing pins.
• Be sure to add extra weights to the front of the tractor or add wheel weights if
required.
remove the key.
tractor.
• Always keep the PTO output from the tractor at 540 RPM when running machinery.
Post-Use Regular Checks
• Check blades, belts and wearing parts. Be sure they are not damaged and blades
swing freely in their mount. Repair or replace as required.
• Clean machinery and check for/clear any entangled material which may have got
GK SERIES 2
1. Frame
2. Stand Leg
3. 3-Point Linkage
4. Gearbox
7. Sliding Tubes
8. Rear Roller
9. Belt Drive/Belt Gaurd
10. Skid
Structure Weight 890 lbs 930 lbs 970 lbs
Working Width 5’ 5’6” 6’ 3”
Flail Type
# of Hammers
Tractor HP
3 1/2”
28
25-35 hp
3 1/2 “
28
40-50 hp
3 1/2 “
28
55-70 hp
Specifications GK160 GK180 GK200 GK200
1010 lbs
6’9”
3 1/2 “
28
55-70 hp
GK SERIES 3
set up/maintenance.
Aaching The Mower
pins and linch pins.
with the rear roller on the mower on the ground, adjust the length of the top link arm
parallel with the ground when horizontal.
of the blades and the ground, this should be at least 2 inches.
The working speed of the machine should always be at a walking pace, depending on
pace for the best cut and to avoid any damage to the mower.
the chain to a secure point on the tractor/implement
Pre-Mowing Checklist
•Tension of the belt drive
•Oil Level of the gearbox
•Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
GK SERIES 4
set up/maintenance.
Note: Clearance of blades to the ground should be at least 2 inches and higher on
uneven ground
mowing. This needs to be adjusted to the way of the land and also the length of the
grass and density of the weeds.
Roller Adjustment
1. Remove bolt/bolts 1 on both sides of machine to adjust to desired
height.
2. Adjust roller by aligning the selected holes in the roller support holes
2 (using the hole closest to the ground gives the highest work-
ing height).
3. Put bolt 1into selected hole/holes 2 1.
1. Remove the nuts and bolts on the skids front & back of both sides of the machine
2. Move the skids up or down to the desired height with the set holes on the skids
3. 3.
GK SERIES 5
set up/maintenance.
Correct Belt Tension
thickness about 3/8 at the centre point between the pulleys. Tension should be
checked regularly.
A generic measure across machines is the belt should be able to twist a quarter
may run the risk of loosing drive to the mower or burning the belts permaturely
20 lbs exerted on the belts at their mid-point between the upper and lower
pulleys deviates the belts by 15mm.
If the belts require tensioning follow the procedure stated below.
Taper Locks - Check tightness on
new machines after initial 2 hours of
work.
Belt Tension - 15mm deviation under
20 lbs pressure at mid-point of belt
run.
20 lbs
GK SERIES 6
that the have fully read and understood this manual - they should be aware of
required.
large rocks, wood, glass, wire etc. Hazardous objects should be removed or
marked to indicate to the operator that the area should be avoided or to pro-
above the ground, start the machine and allow it to build up to correct working
speed before gently lowering it to the ground - the machine is now in its work
Forward Speed
the ground to avoid damage.
GK SERIES 7
Transport
• Machine must be raised
• Speed must be kept to a minimum especially on bumpy roads or terrain
• be aware of the machine width
• Gently lower the machine fully to the ground
• Chock the rear roller to prevent movement of the machine during the detach-
ment procedure and whilst in storage
• Detach hydraulic hoses where applicable
• Carefully and slowly drive the tractor clear of the machine
Storage
For Extended periods of storage it is advised that the machine be kept in a clean
dry environment protected from the elements to avoid risk of corrosion. The
machine should bne thoroughly cleaned and lubricated prior to storage. At this
opportunity so the machine is fully prepared for the next seasons work.
GK SERIES 8
Maintenance
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repairs that require underneath the machine, it should be safely raised and
propped using suitable purpose designed supports capable of bearing the weight
raised machine.
Maitenance tasks
adjustment.
• Lubricate grease points.
• Check rotor - Remove foreign objects that may be fouling or lodged in the rotor.
• Check frame and 3-point hitch - Ensure all components are in safe working
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GK SERIES 9
The photos show the
points for the gearbox
level should be checked
on a daily basis during
work and topped up
only if required. Check-
ing of the lubricant
level is preformed by
removal of the level
The lubricant should be
of the gear box (B).
Capacity and Lubricant Type
2.0 Litres - SAE90
Filler Plug
Drain Plug
Filler Plug
Level Plug
GK SERIES 10
Flail Replacement
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or maintaining the machine. Never work on a machine that is on and running.
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ues, or occursfor no apparent reason, the rotor must be checked and if necessary,
GK SERIES 11
frequency is illustrated below.
Insert Screwdrivers Into the Clasps
Prise Clasps Open to Release the Shield Slide Shield Back to Reveal Universal Joint
100 hrs
25 hrs
Universal Joint Lube Point
GK SERIES 12
T roubles hooting
PROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDIES
Irregular Cut Worn, bent or broken flails Replace flails
RPM too low Increase RPM
Machine not level to the Correct mounting on
ground tractor
Clogged material caused by Reduce forward speed
excessive forward speed
Noise Loose bolts Check and tighten bolts
Damaged components Repair or replace
Noisy gearbox Lack of lubrication Top up oil to correct
level
Worn gears Replace worn
components
Worn bearings Replace worn
components
Vibration Broken, worn or missing Replace flails
flails
Rotor out of balance Balance or replace rotor
Worn rotor bearings Replace rotor bearings
Excessive backlash in Worn pins Replace pins
joints
Tight bearings Bearings dirty or ungreased Clean and grease
Violent lowering down of Lower machine gently
machine
Belts overheating Belts slipping on pulleys Tension belts
Flails contacting the ground Raise cutting height
Working speed too high Reduce working speed
Machine Disposal
Disposal of this machine and any of its component parts must be performed in a responsible
and
inoffensive manner respecting all current laws relating to this subject. Materials forming this machine
that must undergo differentiated division and disposal are:
- Steel
- Mineral Oil
- Rubber
- Plastic
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GK SERIES 13
GK SERIES 14
NO. PART # NAME & SPECIFACATION REMARK
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
GB3451-83
JB 982-77
BCS170.016
GK180.027
GK180-028
GB1096-03
GB13871-94
GB893.1-86
GB/T276-94
GK180-105
BCS170.020
ZBT32001.3-87
GB70-80
GB6184-86
GB96-85
GB5783-86
EF175-105
1.311.0303.00
GK180-026
GK180-111
GL180-014
BCS170.104
GK180-112
GK180-016
GB5783-86
GK180-017
Hollow Bolt M12x1.25x25
Seal Washer 12
Oil Hose
Quick Connect 1/2 NPT
Oil Cylinder
Flat Key A 10x40
Oil Seal 40x80x10
Circlip for Hole 80
Bearing 6208
Retaining Plate
Hex Socket Plug 3/8-19
Hex Socket Screw M12x35
Locknut M12
Large Washer 12
Bolt M12x40
Paper Washer (EF)
Gearbox
Support Leg
Cover
Support Arm L
Brush
Bolt M12x85
Inner Adjust Tube
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
47
10
44
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
GK SERIES 15
NO. PART # NAME & SPECIFACATION REMARK
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30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
GK180-018
IG180-104
GK180-010
GB6184-86
GB5783-86
GB5783-86
GK180-015
GB91-86
GK180-108
EF175-108
GB5783-86
GB96-85
GB6184-86
GB70-85
BCR140.103
BCR140.104
GK180-011
GB5783-86
GB6184-86
GB5783-86
GB6184-86
Gb5783-86
GB96-85
GB893.1-86
GB893.1-86
Outer Adjust Tube
Lock Pin
Support Arm L
Locknut M16
Bolt M16x65
Bolt M12x30
Support Plate
Split Pin4x25
Bolt M10x35
Large Washer 10
Locknut 10
Hex Screw M8x30
Driving Pulley
Driven Pulley
V-Belt BX50
Blade Axel Cover
Bolt M14x80
Locknut M14
Bolt M10x30
Locknut M10
Grease
Bolt M14x40
Large Washer 14
Circlip for Hole 90
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
1
2
2
17
2
2
2
10
1
1
3
1
1
10
3
1
1
8
10
2
4
GK SERIES 16
NO. PART # NAME & SPECIFACATION REMARK
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58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
GB281-94
GK180-021
GK180-028
GB5783-86
GK180-013
GK180-022
GK180-013
GB1152-89
GB281-94
GK180-029
GK180-114
GK180-012
Self-aligning Bearing 2308
Oil Seal 50x20x2
Bearing Block
Blade Axel
Bolt M12x80
Blade
Bearing Block
Adjust Plate L
Oil Cup M10x1
Oil Seal 45x20x10
Self-aligning Bearing 1308
Roller
Orthogonal Pin
2
2
1
1
16
12
1
1
4
2
2
1
3
1
71 GK180-012 Pulley Cover 1
GK SERIES 17
Name:
Address
City State Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchased From:
Purchase Date:
PARTS REQUEST FORM
fax to 541-895-2756 or Email
Parts@betstproducts.com
Comments:
Item # Price Amount
GK SERIES 18
need to be cut.
mechanic.
2. Shorten the driveline tubes to proper equal lengths
4. Shorten the equally long guard tubes to the same length as the driveline tubes
5. Grease the internal driveline tube
7. Make sure that the length allows for at least 6 inches of overlap
GK SERIES 19
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