Great Dane GBKW2561S, GBKH2761S, GBKW2552S, GBKH2752S manual Introduction, Product Identification

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INTRODUCTION

WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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specifications in this manual are based on

the latest information at the time of

publication. The right is reserved to make

changes at any time without notice.

COPYRIGHT© 2006

Auburn Consolidated Industries Inc.

All rights reserved COPYRIGHT© 2006

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.

Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly.

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.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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.

CAUTION: 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.

Product Identification

Record Identification Numbers

Chariot Brutus

 

GBKW2552S

S/N 637910000

GBKH2752S

S/N 638010000

GBKW2561S

S/N 638310000

GBKH2761S

S/N 638410000

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:

_________________________________________

DEALER NAME:

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DEALER PHONE:

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OPERATOR’S Manual Page Introduction IntroductionProduct Identification Safety Labels Safety LabelsUnderstanding The Machine Safety Labels Safety Labels Avoid Crushing Safety SafetyUsing a Spark Arrestor Checking Mowing Area Parking SafelyRotating Blades are Dangerous Use Seat Belt Properly Keep Rops Installed ProperlyProtect Children Avoid TippingDriving Safely on Public Roads Maintenance and StorageKeep Riders Off Avoid High Pressure FluidsTire Safety Prevent FiresHandling Fuel Safely Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Daily Operating ChecklistOperating OperatingRaising and Lowering Operator Seat Operator Station ControlsMiscellaneous Controls Mounting and Dismounting Machine SafelyAdjusting Seat Using Seat BeltRaising and Lowering Rops Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting HeightTesting Neutral Start Switch Testing Safety SystemsTesting PTO Switch Testing Park Brake SwitchProcedure Testing Seat SwitchTesting the Park Brake Using the Park BrakeUsing the Hourmeter Using the Key SwitchUsing the PTO Using the Throttle LeverDisengage Choke Using the ChokeUsing the Motion Control Levers Engage ChokeGentle Right Turn ForwardReverse Gentle Left TurnStarting the Engine Sharp Left TurnSharp Right Turn Mowing Tips Engaging MowerStopping the Engine Transporting MachineService Intervals Service IntervalsSpray Lubricant Service LubricationService Lubrication GreaseAvoid Fumes Service EngineService Engine Engine Warranty Maintenance StatementChecking Engine Oil Level Changing Engine Oil and FilterOil Capacity With Filter Dry Replacing Fuel Filter Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and FanChecking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements Adjusting CarburetorChecking Hydraulic Oil Level Service TransmissionService Transmission Hydraulic OilCleaning Hydraulic Pump Cooling Fins Removing and Installing Traction Drive BeltChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Neutral Creep Adjustment Maximum Speed Drift AdjustmentCheck Maximum Speed Drift Service Transmission Hydraulic System Hose Routing Service Steering & Brakes Service Steering & BrakesHydraulic System Schematic Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings Chariot Removing and Installing Front Caster WheelsAdjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing InstallingHeight Adjustment Procedure Servicing Caster Spindle BearingsCheck Alignment Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate Service MowerService Mower Adjusting Park BrakeLeveling Mower Deck Removing and Installing Mower Deck Belt ShieldsAdjusting Level Side-to-Side Picture Note Discharge chute raised for photo clarityChecking Level Front-to-Rear Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height Adjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring TensionChecking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension Checking and Replacing Mower Blades Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive BeltReplacing Mower Blades Sharpening BladesBalancing Blades Replacing Mower Spindle BearingsRemoving and Installing the Battery Service ElectricalService Electrical Service the Battery SafelyBurnishing the PTO Clutch Cleaning Battery and TerminalsUsing Booster Battery Replacing FuseWiring Schematic Service Miscellaneous Service MiscellaneousCleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesEngine Electrical SystemCheck Mower Deck MachinePark Brake SteeringAssembly StorageStorage Check Fluid Levels AssemblyInstall Motion Control Levers Install SeatInstall Rops Specifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Getting Quality ServiceEngine and Related Components Kawasaki Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Engine and Related Components Kohler 27 HP Hose OIL Drain Fuel Delivery System Components Over 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 Components Frame Assembly Frame Front Caster Assembly Yoke Caster TCA16051 RopsPage Spindle Assembly Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Deck Lift Assembly Bearing CAP 52 Cutting Deck Mower Deck Cutting Deck GDA10077 Labels Cutting Deck Labels Labels