Great Dane GDRZ25KAE Emission Compliance Period Small Off-Road Gas Engines, Operating Safely

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SAFETY

CAUTION

MX9295 MX9214

This product is designed for professional and commercial users.

Operation training is required.

Carefully read safety instructions.

Know function of controls before operating.

Practice with cutter blades off until confident.

Clear mowing area of all debris.

Keep all guards, covers and shields in place while working.

Do not disable or bypass any safety device.

Always wear safety goggles while operating.

Always park machine on level surface.

Avoid contact with cutter blades. They may be rotating.

Keep children and others clear from area.

Set ground speed control to safe speed.

Slowly and smoothly move speed control levers to start and stop machine.

Reduce speed and avoid sharp turns.

Be careful on slopes, do not mow where stability or traction is in doubt.

To obtain additional operator manual and safety instructions, contact your Great Dane dealer or write Great Dane Power Equipment, 4700 New Middle Rd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130, USA.

Emission Control System Certification Label (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)

NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and

components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component questions.

The presence of an emissions label signifies that the engine has been certified with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The emissions warranty applies only to those engines marketed by Great Dane that have been certified by the EPA and/or CARB; and used in the United States and Canada in off-road mobile equipment.

Emission Compliance Period (Small Off-Road Gas Engines)

If your engine has the emission compliance category listed on the emission control system certification or air index label, this indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been certified to meet EPA and/or CARB emission requirements. The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category found on the certification label.

Agency

Category

Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPA

C

250

 

 

 

EPA

B

500

 

 

 

EPA

A

1000

 

 

 

CARB

Moderate

125

 

 

 

CARB

Intermediate

250

 

 

 

CARB

Extended

500

 

 

 

Operating Safely

Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.

Do not operate mower without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.

Check before each use that operator presence controls are functioning correctly. Test safety systems. Do not operate unless they are functioning correctly.

Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.

Check brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.

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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