Great Dane GSRKA1934S manual Service Mower, Service Steering & Brakes, Adjusting Park Brake

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SERVICE MOWER

Picture Note: Engine removed for picture clarity.

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Loosen nuts (A).

3.Adjust neutral switch (B).

If neutral switch sensitivity needs to be increased, adjust switch (B) down in slots.

If neutral switch sensitivity needs to be decreased, adjust switch (B) up in slots.

4.Tighten nuts (A).

Service Steering & Brakes

Adjusting Park Brake

Testing Park Brake:

1. Inflate tires to correct pressures.

2.Stop machine on a maximum 17° slope.

3.Lock park brake.

A properly adjusted park brake must prevent the drive wheels from turning.

If the drive wheels turn, a brake adjustment will be necessary.

Adjusting Park Brake:

1.Park machine safely. (Refer to Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2.Unlock park brake.

A C

B

Picture Note: Battery Box and Battery removed for clarity.

3.Remove rue clip (B).

4.Turn brake linkage yoke in one-turn increments on the brake link rod (C) clockwise to increase braking force; counterclockwise to decrease braking force.

5.Install rue clip (B).

6.Test park brake. Adjust again, if required.

Service Mower

Removing and Installing Mower Deck Shield

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious personal injury. Do not operate the mower with- out the mower deck shield installed.

Removing Mower Deck Shield:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

A

2. Remove two knobs (A).

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Contents Great Dane GSRKA1934S Page Introduction Special MessagesSafety-Alert Symbol Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety SafetyUsing a Spark Arrestor Operating SafelyChecking Mowing Area Avoid Tipping Parking SafelyAvoid High Pressure Fluids Maintenance and StorageKeep Riders Off Checking Wheel HardwareHandling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Handling Waste Product and ChemicalsAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces OperatingOperating Operator Station ControlsAdjusting 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 Neutral Switch Start Testing PTO SwitchTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Safety SystemsUsing the Throttle Testing the Park Brake Using the PTOUsing Park Brake Locking Park BrakeForward and Reverse Motion Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers Neutral PositionReverse ForwardGentle Right Turn Sharp Left TurnStarting Engine Engaging MowerTransporting Machine on a Trailer Using Pump Free-Wheel ValvesStopping the Engine Mowing TipsMowing Travel Speeds Service IntervalsService Intervals Servicing EngineLubricating Mower Deck Spindles Service EngineService Lubrication Lubricating Mower Deck Idler PivotChecking Engine Oil Level Service EngineEngine Oil Changing Engine Oil and FilterCleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan Checking and Cleaning Air Filter ElementsService Transmission Replacing Fuel FilterChanging Hydraulic Oil and Filter Service TransmissionChecking Hydraulic Oil Level Hydraulic OilCleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling Fins Removing Traction Drive BeltInstalling Traction Drive Belt Checking and Adjusting Motion Control LinkagesChecking Motion Control Linkages Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral RTN Linkages Checking and Adjusting Transmission TrackingService Steering and Brakes Adjusting Forward and Reverse SpeedsAdjust Neutral Switch Service Mower Service MowerService Steering & Brakes Adjusting Park Brake Testing Park BrakeReplacing Mower Deck Drive Belt Adjusting Drive Belt TensionInstalling Mower Deck Drive Belt Removing Mower Deck Drive BeltChecking for Bent Mower Blades Checking and Replacing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Service ElectricalService Electrical Service the Battery Safely Balancing BladesChecking the Battery Sealed Batteries Removing and Installing BatteryInstalling Cleaning Battery and Terminals Service MiscellaneousUsing Booster Battery Replacing FuseUsing Proper Fuel Adjusting Operator Presence SwitchService Miscellaneous Filling Fuel TankTightening Rear Drive Wheel Hardware Removing and Installing Rear Drive WheelsRemoving and Installing Front Caster Wheels RemovingChecking Tire Pressure Servicing Caster Wheel Roller BearingsCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces TroubleshootingStorage Electrical SystemMachine Park BrakeMower Deck Preparing Machine for Storage AssemblyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine For StorageCheck Hydraulic Oil Level SpecificationsAssembly Connect Handles Removing Machine From StorageGetting Quality Service Great Dane Quality Continues with Quality Service Part NumberWiring 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 Foot PLATE/CONSOLE Components 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