Great Dane Essential Guide for Zero Turn Mowers and Parts Information

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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.

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

Reading your operator’s manual will help you and others avoid personal injury or damage to the machine. Information given in this manual will provide the operator with the safest and most effective use of the machine.

Sections in your operator’s manual are placed in a specific order to help you understand all the safety messages and learn the controls so you can operate this machine safely. You can also use this manual to answer any specific operating or servicing questions.

The machine shown in this manual may differ slightly from your machine, but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.

RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the machine will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line (------), the item

referred to is hidden from view.

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 damage.

cCAUTION: 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.

Record Identification Numbers

Chariot

GDRZ25KAE Serial No. (455000 - 455999)

GDRZ25KHE Serial No. (457000 - 458999)

GDRZ26KHE Serial No. (459000 - 460999)

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.

DATE OF PURCHASE:

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DEALER NAME:

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DEALER PHONE:

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MX9204

MODEL NUMBER (A):

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SERIAL NUMBER (POWER UNIT) (B):

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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER (B):

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ENGINE SPECIFICATION NUMBER (C):

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Introduction

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Special Messages Using Your Operator’s ManualIntroduction Record Identification NumbersTable of Contents Safety Understanding The Machine Safety LabelsAgency Category Hours Emission Compliance Period Small Off-Road Gas EnginesOperating Safely Rotating Blades are Dangerous Checking Mowing AreaParking Safely Avoid TippingChecking Wheel Bolts Practice Safe MaintenanceKeep Riders Off Driving Safely on Public RoadsHandling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosiveOperating Daily Operating ChecklistTesting Safety Systems Console Controls Operating ControlsTesting Neutral Start Safety Switch Testing Park Brake Safety SwitchTesting Park Brake Testing Seat Safety SwitchStopping the Machine Adjusting Cutting HeightOperating the Machine To drive the machine forward Push both control leversPicture Note Left pump shown Using the Fuel Shutoff ValveMoving the Machine Manually Part Numbers Replacement PartsParts Service Intervals Spray Lubricant Service LubricationGrease Lubrication PointsService Engine Replacing Fuel Filter Adjusting CarburetorChecking Spark Plug Transmission Oil Service TransmissionAdjusting Transmission Neutral Position Checking Transmission Oil LevelRemoving and Installing Traction Drive Belt Bleeding Hydraulic SystemRaise drive wheels off the ground and block caster wheels Adjust Cutting Height Service MowerAdjusting Mower Level Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive BeltsBalancing Mower Blades Checking for Bent Mower BladesServicing Mower Blades Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings Replacing Mower Deck Idler Pulleys Checking Battery Electrolyte Level Service ElectricalRemoving and Installing the Battery Replacing Fuses Cleaning Battery and TerminalsCheck and Adjust PTO Clutch Air Gap Kohler Wiring Schematic Checking Wheel Nuts Service MiscellaneousFilling Fuel Tank Servicing Caster Wheel Roller BearingsG, unless the bearings need to be replaced Engine TroubleshootingUsing Troubleshooting Chart CheckMower ElectricalMachine Operation Troubleshooting Preparing Machine for Storage Storing SafetyStorage Preparing Fuel and Engine for StorageAssembly Check Tire Pressure Initial AdjustmentsPTO Clutch Run-in Procedure Level Mower DeckSpecifications Index Belt, Replacing Mower Drive PrimaryPage Service Record GD Record Service Dates