Great Dane GSRKA1934S manual Introduction, Special Messages

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WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de- fects or other reproductive harm.

California Proposition 65 Warning

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest infor- mation at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice.

COPYRIGHT© 2007

Auburn Consolidated Industries, Inc. All rights reserved

Great Dane, Chariot, Brutus, Scamper, Surfer, and Super Surfer are registered trademarks of Auburn Consolidated Industries, Inc.

Introduction

Using Your Operator’s Manual

This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it.

Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly.

An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been pro- vided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Special Messages

Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful operating and servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine dam- age.

CAUTION: Avoid injury! This symbol and text highlight potential hazards or death to the operator or bystanders that may occur if the hazards or procedures are ignored.

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! This text is used to tell the operator of actions or conditions that might result in damage to the machine.

NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator in the operation or service of the machine.

Product Identification

Record Identification Numbers

Surfer

GSRKA1934S Serial Number (637110001-)

If you need to contact an Authorized Service Center for information on servicing, always provide the product model and serial numbers.

You will need to locate the model and serial numbers for the machine and for the engine of your machine and record the information in the spaces provided.

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Contents Great Dane GSRKA1934S Page Special Messages IntroductionSafety Labels Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety-Alert SymbolSafety Labels Safety SafetyUsing a Spark Arrestor Operating SafelyChecking Mowing Area Parking Safely Avoid TippingChecking Wheel Hardware Maintenance and StorageKeep Riders Off Avoid High Pressure FluidsHandling Waste Product and Chemicals Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Handling Fuel SafelyOperator Station Controls OperatingOperating Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted SurfacesAdjusting Cutting Height Mounting and Dismounting Machine SafelyRaising and Lowering Thigh Pad Setting Cutting Height Caster to deck mounting Upper PositonCaster to deck mounting Lower Positon Testing Safety Systems Testing PTO SwitchTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Neutral Switch StartLocking Park Brake Testing the Park Brake Using the PTOUsing Park Brake Using the ThrottleNeutral Position Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers Forward and Reverse MotionSharp Left Turn ForwardGentle Right Turn ReverseEngaging Mower Starting EngineMowing Tips Using Pump Free-Wheel ValvesStopping the Engine Transporting Machine on a TrailerServicing Engine Service IntervalsService Intervals Mowing Travel SpeedsLubricating Mower Deck Idler Pivot Service EngineService Lubrication Lubricating Mower Deck SpindlesChanging Engine Oil and Filter Service EngineEngine Oil Checking Engine Oil LevelChecking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and FanReplacing Fuel Filter Service TransmissionHydraulic Oil Service TransmissionChecking Hydraulic Oil Level Changing Hydraulic Oil and FilterRemoving Traction Drive Belt Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling FinsInstalling Traction Drive Belt Checking and Adjusting Motion Control LinkagesChecking Motion Control Linkages Checking and Adjusting Transmission Tracking Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral RTN LinkagesService Steering and Brakes Adjusting Forward and Reverse SpeedsAdjust Neutral Switch Adjusting Park Brake Testing Park Brake Service MowerService Steering & Brakes Service MowerRemoving Mower Deck Drive Belt Adjusting Drive Belt TensionInstalling Mower Deck Drive Belt Replacing Mower Deck Drive BeltChecking and Replacing Mower Blades Checking for Bent Mower BladesBalancing Blades Service ElectricalService Electrical Service the Battery Safely Sharpening BladesChecking the Battery Sealed Batteries Removing and Installing BatteryInstalling Replacing Fuse Service MiscellaneousUsing Booster Battery Cleaning Battery and TerminalsFilling Fuel Tank Adjusting Operator Presence SwitchService Miscellaneous Using Proper FuelRemoving Removing and Installing Rear Drive WheelsRemoving and Installing Front Caster Wheels Tightening Rear Drive Wheel HardwareServicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Checking Tire PressureTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesElectrical System StorageMachine Park BrakeMower Deck Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage AssemblyStorage Preparing Machine for StorageRemoving Machine From Storage SpecificationsAssembly Connect Handles Check Hydraulic Oil LevelGetting Quality Service Part Number Great Dane Quality Continues with Quality ServiceWiring Diagram Wiring DiagramHydraulic Schematic Hydraulic SchematicPage Main Frame Assembly QTY Description Hydraulic and Handle Assembly QTY Description ENGINE, Hydraulic and Mainframe Assembly HOSE, 3/8 SAE30R7 Fuel & OIL Console Components Foot PLATE/CONSOLE ComponentsPLATE, Platform TAB LH Deck Assembly PULLEY, Flat 5.0X.38 W/BRG Wheel and Strut ASSEMBLY/PUMP Components WHEEL, Front 11X4X5 SLV Mist Spindle Assembly Spindle Assembly Decal Locations D18197 M117554