Great Dane GCKH2361S manual Sharpening Blades, Balancing Blades, Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings

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SERVICE MOWER

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When replacing mower blades, always use genuine Great Dane Service Parts.

NOTE: Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.

Checking Mower Blades

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

2.Raise the mower deck to the transport position (also the 12.7 cm [5 in.] cutting height position).

3.Raise front of machine with a safe lifting device.

•Support with jack stands and/or wooden blocks. 4.Check mower blades:

•Mower blades should be sharp and free of any damage.

•Inspect blades; sharpen/balance or replace as necessary.

Replacing Mower Blades

1.Use two long-handled 15/16 in. wrenches to loosen nut (A).

2.Remove nut (A), blade bolt (B), three 1/4 in. washers (C) and blade (D). 3.Install replacement blade:

• Blade wing must face toward top of mower deck.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When installing the blade:

•Make sure the blade is properly seated on the spindle.

•Make sure the concave side of the large washer faces towards the blade.

•Install blade bolt (B), blade (D), three 1/4 in. washers (C) and nut (A).

•Tighten blade nut to 81 N•m (60 lb-ft).

4.Lower machine.

5.Adjust mower deck to a desirable cutting height.

Sharpening Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are dangerous!

•Always wear gloves while working on blades. •Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.

• Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.

A

B

•Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.

•Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less.

•Balance blades before installing.

Balancing Blades

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.

1.Clean blade.

2.Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.

3.Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop. 4.Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.

Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings

1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2.Remove mower blade. (See Checking and Replacing Mower Blades.)

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Product Identification IntroductionIntroduction Understanding The Machine Safety Labels Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety Labels Avoid Crushing Safety SafetyRotating Blades are Dangerous Using a Spark ArrestorChecking Mowing Area Parking Safely Protect Children Keep Rops Installed ProperlyAvoid Tipping Use Seat Belt ProperlyKeep Riders Off Maintenance and StorageAvoid High Pressure Fluids Driving Safely on Public RoadsHandling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Operating Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Handling Waste Product and ChemicalsMiscellaneous Controls Operator Station ControlsMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Raising and Lowering Operator SeatRaising and Lowering Rops Adjusting SeatUsing Seat Belt Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting HeightTesting PTO Switch Testing Safety SystemsTesting Park Brake Switch Testing Neutral Start SwitchTesting the Park Brake Testing Seat SwitchUsing the Park Brake ProcedureUsing the PTO Using the Key SwitchUsing the Throttle Lever Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers Using the ChokeEngage Choke Disengage ChokeReverse ForwardGentle Left Turn Gentle Right TurnSharp Right Turn Starting the EngineSharp Left Turn Stopping the Engine Engaging MowerTransporting Machine Mowing TipsService Intervals Service IntervalsService Lubrication Service LubricationGrease Spray LubricantService Engine Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Avoid FumesOil Capacity With Filter Dry Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and FanAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Service TransmissionHydraulic Oil Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Cleaning Hydraulic Pump Cooling FinsRemoving and Installing Traction Drive Belt Check Maximum Speed Drift Neutral Creep AdjustmentMaximum Speed Drift Adjustment Service Transmission Hydraulic System Hose Routing Hydraulic System Schematic Service Steering & BrakesService Steering & Brakes Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing Removing and Installing Front Caster WheelsInstalling Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings ChariotCheck Alignment Height Adjustment ProcedureServicing Caster Spindle Bearings Service Mower Service MowerAdjusting Park Brake Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot PlateLeveling Mower Deck Removing and Installing Mower Deck Belt ShieldsChecking Level Front-to-Rear Adjusting Level Side-to-SidePicture Note Discharge chute raised for photo clarity Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Cutting HeightAdjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring Tension Checking and Replacing Mower Blades Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive BeltBalancing Blades Sharpening BladesReplacing Mower Spindle Bearings Replacing Mower BladesService Electrical Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryUsing Booster Battery Cleaning Battery and TerminalsReplacing Fuse Burnishing the PTO ClutchWiring Schematic Service Miscellaneous Service MiscellaneousTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesCheck EngineElectrical System Park Brake MachineSteering Mower DeckStorage StorageAssembly AssemblySpecifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Getting Quality ServiceGetting Quality Service Engine and Related Components B&S 23 HP Vanguard Remarks DescriptionEngine and Related Components B&S 26 HP ELS Ref. No Description Qty Remarks   $,/$ Engine and Related Components Kawasaki KAI/KOHLER    $,/$          Locknut Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Fuel Delivery System ComponentsOver the LAP Control Assembly Electrical and Related Components Fuse Console and Control Assembly Console Hydrostatic Drive System Components Ref.No Description Qty Remarks Traction Drive and Brakes Pivot Hydraulic Schematic Seat Standard Chariot Frame Assembly Frame Front Caster Assembly Yoke Caster 200550 RopsPage Spindle Assembly Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Deck Lift Assembly Bearing CAP Cutting Deck Mower Deck 52 & 61 Cutting Deck Description Labels Decal Hydro OIL Specs

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