Great Dane GDRZ61-28KHE, GDRZ72-27KHE, GDRZ61-25KAE manual Remove and Install Rear Drive Wheels

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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

Remove and Install Rear Drive Wheels

Removing:

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

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2.Slightly loosen five wheel nuts (A).

3.Lift machine with a safe lifting device.

4.Remove wheel nuts.

5.Remove wheel and tire assembly (B).

Installing Rear Drive Wheels/Tightening Hardware:

1. Install new wheel and tire assembly.

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2.Install and tighten wheel nuts in numbered sequence shown for safe wheel installation. Tighten alternately until recommended torque value is reached.

• Tighten nuts to 100 N•m (75 lb-ft).

3.Lower machine.

Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces

Cleaning:

Follow automotive practices to care for your machine’s painted metal surfaces. Use a high-quality automotive wax regularly to maintain the factory look of your machine’s painted surfaces.

Repairing Minor Scratches (Surface Scratch):

1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use rubbing compound on painted surfaces.

2.Use automotive polishing compound to remove surface scratches.

3.Apply wax to entire surface.

Repairing Deep Scratches (Bare Metal or Primer Showing):

1.Clean area to be repaired with rubbing alcohol or mineral spirits.

2.Use factory-matched colors available from your Great Dane dealer to fill scratches. Follow directions included on container for use and for drying.

3.Smooth out surface using an automotive polishing compound. Do not use power buffer.

4.Apply wax to surface.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Special Messages Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Product Identification Record Identification NumbersTable of Contents Safety Understanding The Machine Safety LabelsM131748, MX15340 Certification Emission Control System Certification LabelEmission Compliance Period Canadian Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC ComplianceOperator Training Required Operating SafelyParking Safely Using a Spark ArrestorChecking Mowing Area Rotating Blades are DangerousChecking Wheel Bolts Keep Riders OffAvoid Tipping Driving Safely on Public Roads Practice Safe MaintenanceWear Appropriate Clothing Prevent Fires Tire SafetyAvoid High-Pressure Fluids Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable Handling Fuel SafelyHandling Waste Products and Chemicals Operating Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Operator Station ControlsTesting Neutral Start Switch Testing PTO SwitchTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Seat SwitchMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Adjusting SeatAdjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height Raising and Lowering Operator SeatAdjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels Using the Park BrakeUnlocking Park Brake Using the Key SwitchUsing the PTO Engage PTOUsing the Choke Carbureted Engines Only Using the Throttle LeverUsing the Hourmeter Using the Motion Control LeversNeutral Lock Position Optional Over the Lap Levers Gentle Left Turn Forward Gentle Right TurnReverse Sharp Left TurnStarting the Engine Engaging Mower Stopping the EngineMowing Tips Using Hydraulic Pump Free-Wheel ValvesTransporting Machine Picture Note Left pump shownAvoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces Mowing Travel SpeedsDismounting to Inspect Mower Part Numbers Replacement PartsParts Service Intervals Spray Lubricant Service LubricationGrease Lubrication PointsPicture Note 48-, 52- and 61-inch mower decks Picture Note 72-inch mower deckService Engine Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler Kohler Engines Checking and Cleaning Air Filter ElementsCleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan Oil Capacity With Filter DryReplacing Fuel Filter Fuel Injected Engines Checking Spark Plug Adjusting Carburetor Carbureted EnginesReplacing Fuel Filter Carbureted Engines Picture Note Kawasaki engine shownTroubleshooting the Kohler Electronic Fuel Injection System Priming Fuel Injectors Fuel Injected EnginesService Engine Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Service TransmissionHydraulic Oil Changing Hydraulic Oil and FilterRemoving and Installing Traction Drive Belt Cleaning Hydraulic Pump Cooling FinsCheck Maximum Speed Drift Checking and Adjusting Motion Control LinkagesNeutral Creep Adjustment Maximum Speed Drift Adjustment Hydraulic System Hose Routing Hydraulic System Schematic Cooling OrificeServicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Chariot Service Steering & BrakesRemove and Install Front Caster Wheels Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Chariot LXAdjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing Servicing Caster Spindle BearingsHeight Adjustment Procedure Check AlignmentAdjusting Park Brake Alignment ProcedureRemoving and Installing Mower Deck Belt Shields Service MowerRemoving and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate Checking Level Side-to-Side Adjusting Level Side-to-SideLeveling Mower Deck Picture Note Discharge chute raised for photo clarityChecking and Adjusting Cutting Height Adjust Thrust Arm-to-Stop Rod Clearance Transport PositionCheck Spring Tension Adjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring TensionAdjust Assist Spring Tension MX15328 MX15318 Checking and Replacing Mower Blades Replacing Mower Blades Sharpening BladesBalancing Blades Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings 72-Inch Mower Deck Service Mower Cleaning Battery and Terminals Service ElectricalRemoving and Installing the Battery Replacing Fuse Carbureted Engines Using Booster BatteryBooster Battery Disabled Vehicle Battery Replacing Fuses Fuel Injected EnginesBurnishing the PTO Clutch Wiring Schematic Carbureted Engines Wiring Schematic 26 HP Fuel Injected Engine Wiring Schematic 28 HP Fuel Injected Engine Checking Tire Pressure Service MiscellaneousFilling Fuel Tank Tire Size PressureRemove and Install Rear Drive Wheels Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesCheck TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Electrical System Steering MachinePark Brake Mower Deck Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine for StorageAssembly Check Safety System Install Motion Control LeversInstall Seat Lubricate MachineInitial Adjustments Specifications Height Adjustment Increments mm 1/2 Belt Shields, Removing and Installing Mower Deck IndexSpindle Bearings, Replace, 48-, 52- and 61-In. Decks Service Record GD Record Service Dates