Great Dane GSKH1848S manual Checking Level Front-to-Rear, Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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OPERATING

MX20100

a. Loosen jam nuts (D) and adjust nuts (E) on each U-bolt until side-to side level is reached.

b. Tighten jam nuts (D).

Checking Level (Front-to-Rear)

1. Set height-of-cut (HOC) to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height position.

NOTE: The height of the rear blade tip should be between 3-6 mm (1/ 8-1/4 in.) higher than the front blade tip.

MX20122

2.Position right mower blade (F) (discharge side) parallel to the direction of travel.

3.Measure distance (G) from front blade tip to the ground.

4.Turn blade 180° and measure from rear blade tip to the ground.

5.If the front-to-rear level is not within the tolerance, an adjustment is necessary.

Adjusting Level (Front-to-Rear)

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IMPORTANT: Avoid damage: Adjust the left and right deck lift assist rods equally.

NOTE: Adjust side-to-side mower level before adjusting front-to-rear level.

Adjust both sides of the mower deck equally. All lift chains must remain taut.

MX20099

1.Loosen jam nut (H) on both deck lift assist rods.

2.Adjust front-to-rear mower level:

•Turn nut (I) on both sides clockwise to raise front of mower deck, or counterclockwise to lower front of mower deck.

3.Verify that the adjustment on right and left sides is equal.

4.Tighten jam nuts (H).

5.Check front-to-rear mower level.

Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Rotating blades are dangerous. Before adjusting or servicing mower:

•Disconnect spark plug wire(s) or battery negative (-) cable to prevent engine from starting accidentally.

•Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

Checking Overall Cutting Height

1.Inflate tires to correct pressure.

2.Lower mower deck to the 76 mm (3 in.) cutting height.

3.Position right mower blade (discharge side) parallel to the direction of travel.

4.Measure from the front of the blade tip to the ground.

5.If blade tip height is not within 73-79 mm (2-7/8-3-1/8 in.), an adjustment is needed.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Product Identification IntroductionSpecial Messages Record Identification NumbersSafety Labels Understanding The Machine Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety SafetyUsing a Spark Arrestor Rotating Blades are DangerousChecking Mowing Area Parking SafelyProtect Children Avoid TippingKeep Riders Off Avoid High Pressure FluidsMaintenance and Storage Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Handling Fuel SafelyDaily Operating Checklist OperatingAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Operator Station ControlsAdjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height Mower Deck ControlsMiscellaneous Controls Mounting and Dismounting Machine SafelyAdjusting Level Side-to-Side Leveling Mower DeckChecking Level Side-to-Side Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height Checking Level Front-to-RearAdjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels Testing PTO SwitchTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Neutral Switch StartTesting the Park Brake Using the PTOTesting Operator Presence Switch Engage PTOUsing the Throttle Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers Forward ReverseGentle Left Turn Gentle Right TurnStarting Engine Engaging MowerStopping the Engine Using Pump Free-Wheel Valves Transporting Machine on a TrailerMowing Tips Mowing Travel SpeedsService Intervals Service IntervalsService Lubrication Service Engine Checking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and FilterCleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Service TransmissionHydraulic Oil Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelCleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling Fins Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive BeltRemoving Traction Drive Belt Checking Traction Drive BeltInstalling Traction Drive Belt Checking and Adjusting Motion Control LinkagesChecking Motion Control Linkages Picture Note Traction drive belt idler pulley bottom viewChecking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking Adjusting Forward and Reverse SpeedsService Steering & Brakes Adjust Neutral SwitchService Steering & Brakes Adjusting Park BrakeService Mower Service MowerInstalling Mower Deck Drive Belt Checking for Bent Mower BladesReplace blades if defective. Never straighten or weld them Checking and Replacing Mower Blades Sharpening BladesReplacing Mower Blades Service Electrical Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Balancing BladesChecking the Battery Sealed Batteries Removing and Installing BatteryUsing Booster Battery Service Miscellaneous Service MiscellaneousUsing Proper Fuel Replacing FuseRemoving and Installing Rear Drive Wheels Removing and Installing Front Caster WheelsTightening Rear Drive Wheel Hardware Cleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Checking Tire PressureServicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Tire Size PressureTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces Using Troubleshooting ChartElectrical System MachinePark Brake SteeringStorage StorageAssembly AssemblyRemoving Machine From Storage Check Hydraulic Oil LevelSpecifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Getting Quality ServiceWiring Schematics Service Miscellaneous Service Miscellaneous Kawasaki Wiring SchematicsHydraulic Schematics Service Miscellaneous Main FRAME, Traction DECK, Console and OPC Platform 816Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Drive Controls and Linkage Included with new Hydrostatic Pump Park Brake Park Brake Hydrostatic Pump Drive and PTO Hydrostatic Pump Drive and PTO Hydrostatic Components Hydrostatic Components Hydraulic Schematic Left Hydrostatic Pump AssemblyPump Block Platform Components Fuel Tank and Lines Fuel Tank and Lines Kohler Engine and Related Components X6PMTX-S Kawasaki Engine and Related Components Kawasaki Engine and Related Components Kohler Logic Schematic MX20146 Kohler Logic SchematicKawasaki Logic BATTERY, Electrical Harness and Components Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Caster Wheels and Rear Wheels Caster Wheels and Rear Wheels Mower Deck Lift Linkage Mower Deck Lift Linkage Mower Deck 1011 295Chcs Mower Deck Spindles Mower Deck Spindles Labels and Decals 2021Labels and Decals

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