Great Dane GSRKA1952S manual Transporting Machine on a Trailer, Mowing Tips, Mowing Travel Speeds

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OPERATING

IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Transmission damage may occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:

Move machine by hand only.

Do not use another vehicle to move machine.

Do not tow machine.

NOTE: The pump free-wheel valves must be turned fully clockwise (closed) during normal machine operation.

When the machine needs to be moved without starting the engine, use the pump free-wheel valves:

1. Lock park brake.

NOTE: The pumps (A) are located in the back of the machine, behind the rear shield (B).

2.Turn both pump free-wheel valves (C) counterclockwise approximately one full turn (open position).

3.Unlock park brake.

4.Push machine to desired location. Due to hydraulic system drag, machine will move slowly.

5.Turn pump free-wheel valves (C) on both pumps one full turn clockwise (closed position). Tighten valves to 11 N•m (100 lb-in.).

6.Lock park brake.

Transporting Machine on a Trailer

Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your machine. Trailer must have signs and lights required by law.

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is equipped.

1.Drive machine onto a trailer.

2.Stop engine and lock park brake.

3.Remove key.

4.Fasten machine to trailer with heavy-duty straps, chains or cables. Both front and rear straps must be directed downward and outward from machine.

Mowing Tips

Mow grass with throttle lever in the full fast position.

Cut grass when it is dry.

Keep mower deck and discharge chute clean.

Mow with sharp blades.

Properly level mower deck for a smooth cut.

Mow grass high and often.

Use a travel speed that fits the conditions:

Mow tall or wet grass twice. Cut grass at half desired height – then cut at desired height.

Travel slow when mowing tall, thick or wet grass.

Avoid damaging grass by slipping or skidding machine drive wheels. Practice smooth control lever movements.

When performing sharp turns, do not allow inside machine drive wheel to stop and twist on grass.

Mowing Travel Speeds

Use slow travel speeds for:

Slopes.

Trimming.

Close quarters.

Tall grass.

Use faster travel speeds for:

• Normal mowing on level ground.

Dismounting to Inspect Mower

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help prevent serious injury. Keep hands and feet away from blades and the discharge opening.

Do not step on either side of the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. Mount and dismount the machine using the front foot plate.

1.Park machine on a hard, level surface.

2.Disengage PTO.

3.Move motion control levers to the neutral position.

4.Lock park brake.

5.Stop engine and remove key. Wait for mower blades to stop turning before leaving operator’s position.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Product Identification IntroductionSpecial Messages Record Identification NumbersUnderstanding The Machine Safety Labels 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 SafelyOperating Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted SurfacesOperator Station Controls Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Cutting Height Setting Cutting HeightMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Raising and Lowering Thigh PadTesting Safety Systems Testing PTO SwitchTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Neutral Switch StartTesting the Park Brake Using Park BrakeUsing the PTO Testing Neutral Switch RunUsing the Throttle Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers ForwardReverse Gentle Left TurnGentle Right Turn Sharp Left TurnUsing Pump Free-Wheel Valves Starting EngineEngaging Mower Stopping the EngineTransporting Machine on a Trailer Mowing TipsMowing Travel Speeds Dismounting to Inspect MowerService Intervals Service IntervalsService Lubrication Lubricating Pump Idler PivotService Engine Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan Service Transmission Service TransmissionReplacing Fuel Filter Hydraulic OilCleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling Fins Changing Hydraulic Oil and FilterInstalling Traction Drive Belt Checking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive BeltRemoving Traction Drive Belt Checking Traction Drive BeltChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Adjusting Motion Control Return to Neutral RTN LinkagesChecking Motion Control Linkages Picture Note Side frame removed for picture clarityAdjusting Forward and Reverse Speeds Checking and Adjusting Transmission TrackingAdjust Neutral Switch Service Steering & Brakes Service Steering & BrakesService Mower Replacing Mower Deck Drive Belt Service MowerChecking for Bent Mower Blades Sharpening Blades Checking and Replacing Mower BladesReplacing Mower Blades Service Electrical Service ElectricalUsing Booster Battery InstallingCleaning Battery and Terminals Booster Battery Disabled Vehicle BatteryService Miscellaneous Service MiscellaneousTightening Rear Drive Wheel Hardware Removing and Installing Front Caster WheelsChecking Tire Pressure Troubleshooting TroubleshootingElectrical System EngineCheck Park Brake MachineSteering Storage StorageAssembly AssemblyRemoving Machine From Storage Check Hydraulic Oil LevelSpecifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Part Numbers Getting Quality ServicePart Number Wiring Schematics Service Miscellaneous Hydraulic Schematics Service Miscellaneous Main Frame Assembly QTY Description FUEL, Hydraulic and Handle Assembly Swivel Adjuster ENGINE, Hydraulic and Mainframe Assembly CLAMP, Hose 1/2 Pinch CLUTCH, Pump Components and Foot Plate Assembly WASHER, .250 Wide Heavy Flat Y Hydraulic Components CAP FUELCOMPONENTS/WIRING Harness Fuel COMPONENTS/WIRING Harness Fuel ComponentsConsole and Battery Assembly STRIP, Battery Insulator Foot PLATE/CONSOLE Components Foot Plate Components Deck Assembly WASHER, Blade Wheel and Strut ASSEMBLY/PUMP Components Wheel and Strut Assembly Spindle Assembly Spindle Assembly Decal Locations TCU51051

GSRKW2352S, GSRKA1952S specifications

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