Grizzly SGM Series Product manual

GROOMING MOWERS
SGM- SERIES
SGM 48-60-72-84
Distributed by Direct Distributors Inc.
OPERATOR'S AND PARTS MANUAL

Congratulation for purchasing your new Grizzly® grooming mower!
This mower has been designed and manufactured following all safety and quality requirements
needed for a safe and satisfactory use over time.
A careful reading of this manual will permit you to familiarize with your new equipment, and will
provide you all the tools needed to use it safely.
A proper maintenance and knowledge of the safety rules of use will allow to obtain the
best performance and a long service life of the machine.
The Safety Alert Symbol used throughout this manual and on safety
decals of the machine indicates the presence of potential hazard to the
operator. When you see this symbol, be alert and carefully read the
message that follows it.
The Safety Alert Symbol is used in conjunction with following Signal Words, according to the de-
gree of possible injuries that may result operating the implement:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious in-
jury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious in-
jury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
Indicates instructions or procedures that, if not observed, can cause damage to equipment or envi-
ronment.
NOTE
Indicates helpful information.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the safety messages following the Safety Alert Symbol and
Signal Words. Failure to comply with safety messages could result in serious bodily injury or death.

TO THE PURCHASER
This manual contains valuable information about Grizzly GROOMING MOWER. It has been
carefully prepared to give you helpful suggestions for operating, adjusting, servicing repair parts.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference. Study it carefully. You have
purchased a dependable and sturdy grooming mower, but only by proper care and operation can
you expect to get the service and long life designed and built into it.
RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND sides are determined by watching from the tractor side.
Sometime in the future your grooming mower may need new parts to replace those are worn or
broken. If so, go to nearest Grizzly dealer and provide him the model and part number.
Customer information
Name
Purchased from
Purchased date
Model No.
Serial No.

Table of Contents
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL..........................................................................................................1
2. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................1
2.1. IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................ 1
2.2. INTENDED USE .............................................................................................................................................. 2
2.3. MAIN PARTS DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.4. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 4
3. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................5
3.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION ................................................................................................................... 5
3.2. EQUIPMENT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................. 6
3.3. OPERATING SAFETY INSTRUCTION ............................................................................................................... 7
3.4. TRANSPORTING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 8
3.5. MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSTRUCTION.......................................................................................................... 9
3.6. STORAGE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................. 9
3.7. SAFETY LABELS ............................................................................................................................................ 10
4. SET UP............................................................................................................................... 13
4.1. CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR.................................................................................................................. 14
4.2. DRIVELINE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.3. TRACTOR-MOWER STABILITY...................................................................................................................... 17
5. OPERATING .......................................................................................................................17
5.1. START UP AND REUSING ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 19
5.3. ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 21
5.4. STOPPING AND DISCONNECTION ............................................................................................................... 25
5.5. TRANSPORT................................................................................................................................................. 26
6. MAINTENANCE..................................................................................................................27
6.1. BELTS TENSIONING ..................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2. BELTS REPLACEMENT.................................................................................................................................. 28
6.3. BLADES REPLACEMENT ............................................................................................................................... 29
6.4. GEARBOX LUBRICATION.............................................................................................................................. 31
6.5. SPINDLE SHAFTS LUBRICATION................................................................................................................... 32
6.6. WHEELS AND WHEEL SUPPORTS LUBRICATION ......................................................................................... 32
6.7. DRIVESHAFT MAINTENANCE....................................................................................................................... 33
7. STORAGE...........................................................................................................................34
8. SCRAPPING........................................................................................................................ 34
9. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................... 34
10. TORQUE VALUES TABLE..................................................................................................36
11. WARRANTY.................................................................................................................... 36
12. SPARE PARTS ................................................................................................................. 38

GROOMING MOWERS - SGM Series - Models SGM 48-60-72-84
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1.ABOUT THIS MANUAL
The operator must read the manual for a correct understanding of the hazards that may present
when operating the mower, as well as for obtain optimum performance from the machine.
The manual is part of the machine, it must be kept in good condition and remain with the machine
even in case of resale, until its demolition. In case of loss or damage, request a new copy to the
Manufacturer or your Dealer.
The information, descriptions and illustrations in this manual describe the state of the product at
the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
The Manufacturer reserve the right to make design improvements or changes in specifications
without incurring in any obligation to install them on units previously sold.
Text, illustrations and drawings of this manual cannot be disclosed or transmitted, in whole or in
part, to third parties without the written permission of the Manufacturer. All rights are reserved.
2. INTRODUCTION
2.1. IDENTIFICATION
Each mower is provided with a plate for unique identification (see picture below), showing the CE
marking together with following information:
• Manufacturer name and address
• Type of machine ("TYPE")
• Model of machine ("MODEL")
• Serial number ("SERIAL No.")
• Construction year ("YEAR")
• Machine weight ("MASS")
• Speed required at Implement Input Connection ("INPUT").
It's recommended to note down all data shown on the plate.
Any request for assistance or information regarding the machine must be directed to the Manufac-
turer or Dealer always referring to the model and serial number as shown on the plate affixed to
the machine.