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SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Service Transmission

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

The Hydro-Gear transaxle units used in this machine are designed to be maintenance free. If service is required, contact a Great Dane dealer.

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear area of all bystanders before performing this service procedure.

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

2.Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

3.Move machine to an open area for operation.

4.Drive machine forward by pushing speed control lever forward slowly.

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5. If machine does not drive in a straight line, turn tracking

adjustment knob (A) to compensate.

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

2.Raise drive wheels off the ground, securely support the machine and block caster wheels.

3.Move speed control lever to neutral position.

4.Start and run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.

5.Observe wheel movement. Wheels should not rotate.

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6.Determine which drive motor is in need of adjustment.

7.Remove retaining clip, control rod and swivel from drive arm (A).

8.Adjust accordingly by turning swivel up or down control rod.

9.Install control rod, swivel and retaining clip in drive arm.

NOTE: If additional adjustment is needed, see your Great Dane dealer.

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

2.Remove mower deck belt guard.

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