Great Dane GDRZ25KAE, GDRZ25KHE Service Miscellaneous, Filling Fuel Tank, Checking Wheel Nuts

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SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS

Filling Fuel Tank

Use regular grade 87 octane unleaded fuel.

Add fuel stabilizer to fuel before using it in your machine to prevent engine damage due to stale fuel. Follow directions on stabilizer container.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable:

• Shut engine off before filling fuel tank.

• Do not smoke while handling fuel.

Keep fuel away from flames or sparks.

Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated

area.

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B

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Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Use clean, approved non-metal container to

prevent static electric discharge.

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• Use clean, approved plastic funnel without

screen or filter to prevent static electric

discharge.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Dirt and water in fuel can cause engine damage:

Clean dirt and debris from the fuel tank opening.

Use clean, fresh, stabilized fuel.

Fill the fuel tank at the end of each day’s operation to keep condensation out of the fuel tank.

Use a non-metallic funnel with a plastic mesh strainer when filling the fuel tank or container.

Checking Wheel Nuts

Tighten rear wheel nuts in an alternating pattern to 68 N•m (50 lb-ft.).

Servicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings

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

2.Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.

3.Remove lock nut (A), bolt (B), two spacers (C) and wheel assembly (D).

4.Remove seals (E), bearings (F) and spacer tube (G) from wheel.

5.Clean and inspect bearings (F) and pack with clean grease. Replace bearings as needed.

6.Install spacer tube (G), bearings (F) and new seals (E).

7.Install wheel assembly (D), two spacers (C), bolt (B) and lock nut (A).

Servicing Caster Pivot Bearings

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

2.Raise and securely support the front of the mower deck.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Using Your Operator’s ManualSpecial Messages Record Identification NumbersTable of Contents Understanding The Machine Safety Labels SafetyAgency Category Hours Emission Compliance Period Small Off-Road Gas EnginesOperating Safely Parking Safely Checking Mowing AreaRotating Blades are Dangerous Avoid TippingKeep Riders Off Practice Safe MaintenanceChecking Wheel Bolts Driving Safely on Public RoadsPrevent Fires Tire SafetyHandling Fuel Safely Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and explosiveTesting Safety Systems Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Console Controls Operating ControlsTesting Park Brake Testing Park Brake Safety SwitchTesting Neutral Start Safety Switch Testing Seat Safety SwitchOperating the Machine Adjusting Cutting HeightStopping 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 Grease Service LubricationSpray Lubricant Lubrication PointsService Engine Replacing Fuel Filter Adjusting CarburetorChecking Spark Plug Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position Service TransmissionTransmission Oil Checking Transmission Oil LevelBleeding Hydraulic System Removing and Installing Traction Drive BeltRaise drive wheels off the ground and block caster wheels Adjust Cutting Height Service MowerAdjusting Mower Level Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belts Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt TensionBalancing 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 Filling Fuel Tank Service MiscellaneousChecking Wheel Nuts Servicing Caster Wheel Roller BearingsG, unless the bearings need to be replaced Using Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingEngine CheckMower ElectricalMachine Operation Troubleshooting Storage Storing SafetyPreparing Machine for Storage Preparing Fuel and Engine for StorageAssembly PTO Clutch Run-in Procedure Initial AdjustmentsCheck Tire Pressure Level Mower DeckSpecifications Belt, Replacing Mower Drive Primary IndexPage Record Service Dates Service Record GD