Schiller Grounds Care BOB-CAT 932007J Programming manual

OPERATOR'S / PARTS MANUAL
MOWERS
®
MAN 4173014 Rev. A 11-2015
MODELS:
932007J
FS481V KAWASAKI 32”CLASSIC PRO
933007J
FS481V KAWASAKI 36”CLASSIC PRO
934007J
FS481V KAWASAKI 48”CLASSIC PRO

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IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.product. You have purchased a world class mowing product,
one of the best designed and built anywhere.
This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.
The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and
understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give you many
years of reliable service.
Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features
are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection,
study the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precautions. Follow all
instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure those who operate
this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.
See a BOB-CAT dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.service ensures that you continue
to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.products. You can trust Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc.replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high precision and quality as the original parts.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive manner.
For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety warnings
and instructions. You'll always be glad you did.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
One Bob Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................FIGURES................................................................................. PAGE
SAFETY.................................................................................................................................................................... 4
LABELS.................................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 7-9
CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
OPERATION............................................................................................................................................................. 11, 12
HEIGHT OF CUT...................................................................................................................................................... 13, 14
ADJUSTMENTS....................................................................................................................................................... 15-17
LUBRICATION.......................................................................................................................................................... 18-19
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 20-22
SERVICE CHART..................................................................................................................................................... 23
SERVICE RECORD ................................................................................................................................................. 24
BELT REPLACEMENT............................................................................................................................................. 25, 26
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................... 27, 28
PARTS SECTION..................................................................................................................................................... 29
UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSEMBLY .........................FIGURE 1............................................................................. 30, 31
LOWER ENGINE DECK ASSEMBLY.........................FIGURE 2............................................................................. 32, 33
TRANSMISSION DRIVE - 32"....................................FIGURE 3............................................................................. 34, 35
TANSMISSION DRIVE 36" & 48" ...............................FIGURE 4............................................................................. 34, 37
CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY..................................FIGURE 5............................................................................. 38, 39
CONTROLS ASSEMBLY............................................FIGURE 6............................................................................. 40, 41
PEERLESS TRANSMISSION ....................................FIGURE 7............................................................................. 42, 43
32" DECK ...................................................................FIGURE 8............................................................................. 44, 45
36" DECK ...................................................................FIGURE 9............................................................................. 46, 47
48" DECK ..................................................................FIGURE 10........................................................................... 48, 49
CASTER ASSEMBLY .................................................FIGURE 11 ........................................................................... 50, 51
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...........................................FIGURE 12........................................................................... 52, 53
DECALS .....................................................................FIGURE 13........................................................................... 54, 55
CUTTERDECK WEIGHTS .........................................FIGURE 14........................................................................... 56, 57

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MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on
sales literature, technical manuals and price lists.
SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only
on your mower. It contains the model number
followed consecutively by the serial number.
Use this number when ordering parts or seeking
warranty information.
Located ontyhe right hand side of the engine
deck face up.
SAFETY
NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modications may present extreme
safety hazards to operators and bystanders and
could also result in product damage.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against,
rejects and disclaims any modications, add-on
accessories or product alterations that are not
designed, developed,tested and approvedby Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc.'s Engineering Department. Any
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.product that is altered,
modied or changed in any manner not specically
authorized after original manufacture–including the
addition of “after-market” accessories or component
parts not specically approved by Schiller Grounds
Care, Inc.–will result in the Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc.Warranty being voided.
Any and all liability for personal injury and/or
property damage caused by any unauthorized
modications, add-on accessories or products not
approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.will be
considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or
company designing and/or making such changes.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.will vigorously pursue
full indemnification and costs from any party
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture
modications and/or accessories should personal
injury and/or property damage result.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
Signal word denitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this
manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc.machines. For your safety and
the safety of others, read and follow the information
given with these signal words and/or the symbol
shown above.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation
which,ifnot avoided,MAY result inminor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices or property damage.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in property damage.

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LABELS

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LABELS
BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING:
- READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATORS MANUAL AND LABEL.
- BE SURE MACHINE IS IN SAFE OPERATING CONDITION AND
OPERATOR PRESENCE WORKS. MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
- SHIFT TRANSMISSION TO NEUTRAL.
- PUSH PTO SWITCH TO “OFF”.
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATORS POSITION:
- PUSH PTO SWITCH TO “OFF”.
- APPLY PARKING BRAKE.
- TURN ENGINE OFF.
- REMOVE KEY.
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-DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN, UNSKILLED, OR IMPROPERLY
TRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE.
-DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES BEFORE PERFORMING
ADJUSTMENTS, CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE.
-WEAR STURDY SHOES. -MOW ACROSS SLOPES.
-DO NOT DEFEAT INTERLOCKS. CHECK OPERATION DAILY.
-KEEP LABELS, GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE. REPLACE IF
DAMAGED. REPLACE OPERATORS MANUAL IF LOST OR
DAMAGED.
-OBEY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE
INJURY TO YOU, TO OTHERS, AND/OR EQUIPMENT OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
WARNING
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
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from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If equipment must be refueled on the
truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container
rather than a dispenser nozzle.
•Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
•Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.
e) Replace faulty mufers.
f) Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts.
g) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
h) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on units so equipped before starting the
engine (motor).
i) Never attempt tomake adjustments while the engine
(motor) is running.
j) Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; keep a rm hold on the
handle and walk; never run.
Before using machine for the rst time, check engine
and gearbox uid levels and lubricate all points.
TRAINING
a) Read the operator’s manualcarefully.All rotarygrass
cutters are potentially dangerous. No person should
operate the machine unless they are familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
PREPARATION
a) Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
b) Wear hearing protection.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove rocks, toys, wire or other
debris which may be picked up or thrown by the
machine.
d) Gasoline is flammable; gasoline vapors are
explosive. Use extra care when handling.
• Store only in containers specically designed for
fuel.
•When refueling or checking fuel level:
•Stop the engine and allow to cool;
•Do not smoke;
•Refuel outdoors only;
•Use a funnel;
• Do not overll;
•If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors
have cleared.
•Do not ll containers in a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on
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OPERATION
a) Do not operate the engine in a conned space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
b) Mow only in daylight or in good articial light.
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) With walk behind machines, mow across the slopes,
not up and down.
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower towards you. Be sure the area behind is
clear.
i) Stop the blades if the mower has to be tilted for
transportation, when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the mower to and from
the area to be mowed.
j) Never operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
k) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
l) Disengage all blades and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
m) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blades.
n) Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
o) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
p) Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is
running.
q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire:
• before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
• before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the mower.
• if mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately for the cause). Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
r) Stop the engine:
• whenever you leave the mower.
• before refuelling.
s) Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stopbefore removing the grass
catcher.
t) Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
u) Go slow when using a trailing seat.
v) Keep washout ports and other mower-housing
service openings closed when mowing.
x) Do not engage blades at full throttle. Use engine
speed halfway between idle and full throttle.
y) Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready
to start mowing.
z) Do not carry passengers.
aa) Do not operate where ying debris may injure people
or damage property. Keep people and pets at a
safe distance.
ab) Do not use if there are any doubts about safety.
ac) Keep labels, guards and shields in place. Replace
operators manual if lost or damaged.
ad) Obey safety instructions.Failure to do so may cause
injury to yourself or others.
ae) Do not defeat interlocks. Check operation daily.
af) Do not allow children,unskilled or untrained persons
to operate machine.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING ON SLOPES
USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
• With walk behind machines, mow across slopes,
not up and down. With ride-on machines, mow up
and down slopes, not across, except for zero turn
machines. Zero turn machines should mow across
slopes.
• Be alert to dips and rises which change the general
slope. Watch for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain
and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop
offs. Avoid ground conditions which will cause the
machine to slide.
• If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the
machines stability, operation on theseslopes should
cease immediately.
• The ultimate responsibility for safe operation on
slopes, rests with the operator.
• Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent
tipping and loss of control. Use extra caution when
changing direction on slopes.
LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION
Park the machine on level ground. Before leaving the
driving position, stop the engine, make sure all moving
parts are stationary and that the traction control levers
are in the neutral position. Apply parking brake, if so
equipped.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any
maintenance.
• Particular care must be taken when adjusting the
carburetor while the engine is running. Keep hands
and feet clear. Shut off PTO.
• When working underneath lifted parts or machines,
make sure adequate support is provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or
restraining forces which can cause parts to move
suddenly.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear and
deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
STORAGE
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
ame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine, mufer,
battery compartment (if equipped) and gasoline
storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
• Use only replacement parts supplied by the original
manufacturer.

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CONTROLS
OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROL LEVERS (A)
Hold operator present (OP) control levers Adown
for blade operation and to shift transmission out of
neutral. If the PTO switch is engaged or if the trans-
mission is shifted out of neutral and the OP control
levers Aare not held down, the engine will kill.
SHIFT LEVER (B)
Forward, neutral and reverse speeds are selected by
moving the shift lever Bto the desired position
indicated on the gear selector plate G. The higher
numbers in forward indicate faster speeds.
PTO SWITCH (C)
• Drive to the cutterdeck is engaged when the PTO
switch Cis pulled up toward the operator (ON)
and disengaged by pushing the PTO switch back
down (OFF).
• Disengage drive to cutting blades whenever you
stop or leave the operators position.
• Shut off engine and remove spark plug wire be-
fore making adjustments or unplugging mower.
• DO NOT START CUTTING BLADES UNTIL
READY TO START MOWING.
KEYSWITCH (D)
Turn key clockwise, to allow engine to be started.
Turn key counterclockwise to stop engine.
THROTTLE (E)
By moving the throttle lever forward towards the
engine, engine speed is increased until the maximum
governed R.P.M. is obtained at the detent. By mov-
ing the throttle lever back, the engine will idle down.
CHOKE (I)
Pull to close choke. Push to open choke.
TRACTION CONTROL LEVERS (F)
The traction control levers have ve functions:
1. To provide a neutral position to maneuver the
machine manually. See Traction Lock illustration
below.
2. To engage drive to the wheels—gradually release
the traction control levers to take up the drive.
3. To apply the brakes—pull the traction control
levers up until the brakes engage.
4. To steer the unit, pulling the RH lever will initiate
a RH turn and the LH lever a LH turn.
5. To engage parking brake: Pull the traction
control levers all the way up into the brake
position. Push down on traction lock Hwith
thumb and rotate to lock in brake position. Each
wheel works independently of each other. Both
locks must be in same position (either NEUTRAL
or PARKING BRAKE) to work properly.
NOTES:
• Both traction control levers must be released
at the same time in order to go straight ahead.
Using one traction control lever will cause the
machine to turn to one side.
• When using the traction locks to provide a neutral
position be sure the traction control rods are
fully seated in the Neutral Position of the traction
locks. Failure to do this may result in serious
injury.
• When using traction locks H, push down with
thumb for easier operation.
PARKING
BRAKE
POSITION
DRIVE
POSITION
NEUTRAL
POSITION 1/8”
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OPERATION
FUEL TANK
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!
• Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
• Do not use hi-test fuel.
• Do not smoke.
• Do not spill fuel.
• Fill outdoors.
• Do not overll. Fill to 1" below bottom of ller neck to allow room for expansion.
• USE A FUNNEL TO FILL GAS TANK.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
• Disengage cutterdeck drive.
• Lock traction locks in neutral/parking brake position.
• Shift gearbox to neutral.
1. Check the oil level and add if necessary. Open the fuel valve under the middle of the fuel tank.
2. For cold starts, pull knob (I) to choke.
3. Pull the rope operated recoil starter rmly to start the engine. Allow the rope to recoil slowly before
releasing the handle.
4. As soon as the engine starts, gradually push in until the engine is warm enough to run with no choke at
all.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
• Practice at slow engine and gearbox speeds with the blade control disengaged until completely familiar
with the controls.
• For normal use the throttle should be kept fully open. By using the gearshift lever to speed up or slow
down the machine during use, maximum control and cutting efciency can be maintained.
• Using the machine at less than full throttle in heavy conditions will cause the engine to labor and result in
excessive wear.
• For maneuvering where the gearbox does not give the required speed, partial throttle may be used.
• Steering is controlled by the operation of the traction control levers. To steer the machine to the left, dis-
engage drive to the LH wheel by pulling up the LH traction control lever. To steer to the right, disengage
drive to the RH wheel by pulling up the RH traction control lever.
• To shift into gear or change speeds, depress the operator present controls then raise the traction control
levers to the nuetral position to disengage the drive to both wheels and remove the load from the drive
system. Shift to the desired speed.
IMPORTANT:
The Peerless Model 700 transmission installed in this machine will provide good service. Like any manual
transmission the Peerless Model 700 must be declutched when it is shifted. Failure to declutch the wheel
drive with the traction control levers when shifting can cause failure of the shifting mechanism. Such abusive
failure is not covered under warranty by either Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. or Peerless.
• Abusive failure of the shifting mechanism is easy to spot. Units will produce a ratcheting or clicking sound
when shifted into gear and the machine will not move. Upon disassembly of the gearbox, shifter keys will
show rounded corners, or units will become difcult to shift due to burrs on the shifter keys. Attempts to
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CUTTING WITH THE MACHINE
1. Put the discharge chute in position or correctly t a grass collector or mulching plate before starting to cut.
2. Depress the operator present controls.
3. Engage the cutterdeck with PTO switch (Do not engage blades at full throttle. Use engine speed halfway
between idle and full throttle).
4. Increase engine speed to maximum governed RPM.
5. Move the gearshift lever to the required cutting speed. Release the traction locks and gradually engage
both traction control levers together.
6. Operate so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. This will result in a more even
distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.
• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will be discharged away from
shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction, left hand turns,
until nished.
• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice, the rst cut relatively high, the second cut to the de-
sired height.
• Use the left side of the mower for trimming.
TO STOP THE MACHINE
1. Pull traction control levers up until brakes engage.
2. Engage the traction locks to parking brake position.
3. Disengage the cutterdeck with PTO switch.
4. Shift transmission to neutral.
5. Close the throttle to slow the engine, turn engine off with the keyswitch.
NOTE: When the machine is transported by truck or trailer or left to stand unused, the fuel valve (under the
fuel tank) should be turned off. This avoids the possibility of ooding should any dirt get under the carburetor
oat needle. Leaving the fuel valve open can allow severe ooding which may ruin the engine by diluting the
oil.
PREVENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THROWN OBJECTS
OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE BLADE
• Keep body parts away from blades.
• Stop engine and let blades stop before removing grass collector or unclogging chute.
• Keep area clear of people and pets.
• Remove objects blade may strike and throw.
• Stop blades to cross gravel areas.
• Do not operate without chute, mulcher or entire grass collector in place.
DRIVING THE MACHINE IN TRANSPORT
1. Disengage cutterdeck with PTO switch. Depress the operator present controls. Move the gearshift lever
to give the desired forward speed.
2. Release the traction locks and gradually engage both traction control levers together.
NOTE: Engaging only one traction control lever will cause the machine to turn to one side.
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HEIGHT OF CUT
Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark
plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged.
The cutting height is determined by the position of
the blades in relation to the wheels. Variation to this
height may be made at TWO points. (See HEIGHT
OF CUT CHART on page 12.)
1. THE AXLE POSITION
1. Support the rear of the unit with jackstands
or other suitable means.
2. Remove brake rod Rfrom bellcrank Q.
3. Remove (4) bolts M, (2) washers Kand
(4) nuts L.
4. Place the axle Jin the desired position
according to the Height of Cut Chart on page
12.
5. Install the bolts, washers and nuts removed
in step 3.
NOTE: Install the washers Kon the bolts in the slots.
6. Install the brake rod Ronto bellcrank Q.
7. Adjust brakes and belt guide Vas shown in
the ADJUSTMENT section.
2. THE CASTER WHEELS
1. Remove the quick pin Pfrom the top of the
caster wheel pivot spindle.
2. Place required spacers above or below
wheel support bracket and replace the quick
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NOTE: Use only these combinations of settings. If any other setting is used, quality of cut will suffer because
of wrong blade angle. These height of cut charts were developed in a controlled workshop environment.
Slight variations can occur in the eld, depending on tire pressures, etc. Make sure front of blade is lower
than back of blade to prevent double cutting. Adjustment is provided by removing 1/8" washer beneath caster
support.
HEIGHT OF CUT CHART
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ADJUSTMENTS
Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark
plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged.
OPERATOR PRESENT CONTROL LEVERS
The operator present (OP) control levers should be
adjusted to control the operation of the plunger of the
operator present switch B(located under the right
side of the control panel). Depressing OP control
levers Ashould depress the plunger; releasing the
levers should extend it.
TO ADJUST:
1. Loosen clamp bolts Con both ends so clamps
can rotate on shaft.
2. Rotate actuator lever to depress switch plunger.
Keep OP control levers against handles and
tighten bolts C.
3. When released, the OP control levers Ashould
rise and the actuator lever should rotate away
from the switch, allowing the switch plunger to
extend completely.
PARKING
BRAKE
POSITION
DRIVE
POSITION
NEUTRAL
POSITION 1/8”
TRACTION LOCK
TRACTION RODS AND WHEEL BELT TENSION
There should be a 1/8" minimum gap between the
traction control rod and the bottom of the drive slot
when the drive is engaged and the traction control
lever is pushed down. If there is no gap the rod will
hold the wheel belt idler up and the belt may slip. Too
much gap makes it difcult to get adequate braking
and free-wheeling neutral when traction locks are in
the neutral position. The gap may be increased from
1/8" as long as the machine will free wheel in neutral.
Increasing the gap reduces the reach to the traction
lever.
TO ADJUST:
1. Disconnect the brake rod Rwith the traction con-
trol lever in the drive position.
2. Remove hairpin cotter from the swivel Pon the
traction control rod D.
3. Lift out the rod and turn the swivel in or out obtain
a 1/4" gap on the traction control lever in the
drive position.
4. Ret the swivel to the idler bellcrank Qand
replace the hairpin cotter.
5. Check the gap with traction control lever pressed
down in the drive position. If it is still not 1/8",
repeat the procedure until an approximate 1/8"
gap is obtained.
6. Reconnect the brake rod. (See Traction Brake
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ADJUSTMENTS
TRACTION BRAKES/PARKING BRAKES
With the traction control rods properly adjusted, apply
both parking brakes and try to push the machine
forward. If one or both wheels rotate, adjust the
corresponding brake(s).
TO ADJUST:
1. Set the traction control lever in the neutral posi-
tion.
2. Remove the hairpin cotter Wfrom the brake rod
Ron idler bellcrank Q.
3. Adjust the brake rod by turning it in or out of the
swivel pin on the brake arm until it just goes into
the bellcrank hole.
4. Reassemble the brake rod to the bellcrank.
5. Check the adjustment. DO NOT OVER ADJUST.
If necessary, repeat the procedure until the cor-
rect adjustment is achieved.
6. If adequate adjustment can not be achieved with
the brake rod, the links Ubetween the brake arm
Tand brake band may be moved to a different
hole in the brake arm.
7. Adjust belt guide Vto remove any sag in the
drive belt between the drive pulley and the wheel
pulley.
When the brakes are properly adjusted the machine
can be freely manuevered with the traction control
levers in the neutral position. If not, the brakes have
been over-adjusted and have to be backed off.
NOTE: Clean inner groove of wheel drive pulley and
belt daily for better drive and neutral. Accumulation
of grass, mud or other debris in pulley groove can
affect declutching. Set mud scraper Zat each wheel
drive pulley to angle down to catch debris.
UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust upper handle height: Remove the traction
control rods. Remove bolts Gand loosen bolts E
on each side of the lower handle. Raise or lower as
required. Reposition upper handle and reinsert bolts
Ginto appropriate hole in lower handle and tighten.
Readjust traction control rods, brakes and parking
brakes.

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ADJUSTMENTS
DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Drive belt tension can be adjusted to one of three
settings to account for various mowing conditions.
1. Adjust by moving the spring anchor bolt to posi-
tion 1, 2 or 3.
• Position 1 will provide the least amount of
hand effort and wheel traction.
• Position 3 will provide the highest amount of
hand effort and wheel traction.
TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
Tire pressures should be maintained at 14 psi (96 kPa).
NOTE:Adjusting tire pressure between 10 psi (69 kPa) and 28 psi (193 kPa) can improve tracking. Increase
pressure on the side the machine tracks toward and decrease it on the other side.

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LUBRICATION
MACHINE LUBRICATION
Every 50 Working Hours - Lubricate the following points with grease:
1) Caster wheel pivots (2 points)
2) Shaft Couplers (2 points)
3) Drive Wheel Bellcranks (2 points)
4) Idler pivot bearing

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LUBRICATION
ENGINE OIL
Do not perform engine maintenance without the
engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO
disengaged.
AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS
While the engine is warm:
1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the
engine clip J. Lay hose assembly over the frame
edge or through the frame cutout, which ever is
most convenient.
2. Remove the rubber cap Dfrom the tip of the
hose assembly and turn the drain valve to allow
oil to drain from the engine. Dispose of used oil
in accordance with local requirements.
3. Clean drain valve and tighten the plastic portion
of the drain valve back into the metal portion of
the valve. Replace rubber cap over the tip of the
valve. Replace hose assembly back into engine
clip.
4. Change oil lter.
5. Fill the crankcase with fresh oil to the full mark.
Do not overll. See engine manual for oil
specications.
DAILY
1. Check oil level with the dipstick.
2. If oil is needed, add fresh oil of proper
viscosity and grade. See engine manual for oil
specications. Do not overll.
3. Replace dipstick before starting engine.
PERIODIC OIL CHANGES
1. See engine manual for oil and lter change inter-
vals after the break-in period.
2. Follow instructions for rst oil change, above.

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MAINTENANCE
Cooling Fins and Air Intake screen (daily)
Ensure that the cooling ns and air intake screen
W are cleaned daily. Continued operation with
a clogged cooling system will cause severe
overheating and result in engine damage.
Compressed air may be used to clean the intake.
Air Cleaner
Dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner
element Zwith an oiled, foam precleaner element V
on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should
be inspected regularly and maintained.
Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hours
(more often under dusty conditions).
1. Turn knobs 1/4 turn counter-clockwise to remove
air cleaner cover. F.
2. Loosen clamp X to remove air cleaner assembly.
3. Remove and wash precleaner Vwith kerosene or
liquid detergent and water.
4. Wrap precleaner V in a cloth and squeeze to
remove excess cleaning agent.
5. Saturate precleaner Vwith new engine oil and
squeeze to remove excess oil.
Every 100 hours (more often under very dusty or dirty
conditions), check the paper cartridge Z.
– Clean by tapping gently.
– Do not wash the cartridge or use compressed air
– Replace when cartridge is dirty, bent or
damaged.
6. Reinstall precleaner Vover paper cartridge Z,
reinstall air cleaner assembly, tighten clamp X,
and reinstall cover F.
ENGINE - KAWASAKI
The maintenance schedule detailed is for average operating conditions. Under extreme conditions (dusty,
dirty or more than 8 hrs continuous use) maintain more frequently.