OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GDRZ48-17KAE, GDRZ48-19KAE, GDRZ52-23KAE, GDRZ52-25KAE, GDRZ52-25KHE
GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ61-26KHE
GDRZ61-27KHE, GDRZ61-28KHE, GDRZ72-27KHE, GDRZ72-28KHE
INTRODUCTION
Using Your Operator’s Manual
Special Messages
Record Identification Numbers
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OMTCU17095 J2 - English
DANGER
SAFETY
Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
DANGER
M131748, MX15340
DANGER EXPLOSIVE GASES / POISON CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
SAFETY
DANGER
CAUTION HELP AVOID INJURY
components can only be adjusted by EPA and/or CARB
authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane
Emission Control System Certification Label
Operating Safely
Operator Training Required
SAFETY
Rotating Blades are Dangerous
Using a Spark Arrestor
Checking Mowing Area
Parking Safely
SAFETY
Keep Riders Off
Avoid Tipping
Checking Wheel Bolts
SAFETY
Practice Safe Maintenance
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Driving Safely on Public Roads
SAFETY
Tire Safety
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
Prevent Fires
Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable
Handling Fuel Safely
Handling Waste Products and Chemicals
SAFETY
Operator Station Controls
Daily Operating Checklist
Testing Safety Systems
OPERATING
Testing Seat Switch
Testing PTO Switch
Testing Park Brake Switch
Testing Neutral Start Switch
Raising and Lowering Operator Seat
Adjusting Seat
Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height
Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely
Using the Park Brake
Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels
OPERATING
Park brake is locked PTO is disengaged
Using the Key Switch
Using the PTO
NOTE Machine will only start if the following conditions exist
Using the Motion Control Levers
Using the Throttle Lever
Using the Hourmeter
Using the Choke Carbureted Engines Only
Neutral Lock Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
OPERATING
Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer” Levers
Neutral Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
Reverse
OPERATING
Forward
Gentle Right Turn
OPERATING
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Engaging Mower
OPERATING
NOTE The pumps are located under the machine, behind the mower deck
Using Hydraulic Pump Free-Wheel Valves
Transporting Machine
Mowing Tips
OPERATING
Mowing Travel Speeds
Dismounting to Inspect Mower
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Numbers
Break-In After First 8 Hours of Operation
SERVICE INTERVALS
Servicing Your Machine
Every 50 Hours or Weekly Whichever Comes First
Lubrication Points
SERVICE LUBRICATION
Grease
Spray Lubricant
Picture Note 72-inch mower deck
NOTE Use spray lubricant to lubricate the following items
SERVICE LUBRICATION
Picture Note 48-, 52- and 61-inch mower decks
Avoid Fumes
SERVICE ENGINE
Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
Make sure engine is cool when checking engine oil level
SERVICE ENGINE
Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Elements
Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan
Cleaning Engine Oil Cooler - Kohler Engines
Replacing Fuel Filter - Fuel Injected Engines
Adjusting Carburetor - Carbureted Engines
Checking Spark Plug
Replacing Fuel Filter - Carbureted Engines
MX15301
Troubleshooting the Kohler Electronic Fuel Injection System
Priming Fuel Injectors - Fuel Injected Engines
SERVICE ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE
Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Hydraulic Oil
Checking Hydraulic Oil Level
Cleaning Hydraulic Pump Cooling Fins
Removing and Installing Traction Drive Belt
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Check Neutral Creep
Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Neutral Creep Adjustment
Maximum Speed Drift Adjustment
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
A B DC
D - Right Wheel Motor E - Left Wheel Motor F - Left Hydraulic Pump
Hydraulic System Hose Routing
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
A - Hydraulic Reservoir B - Oil Filter C - Right Hydraulic Pump
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
Hydraulic System Schematic
Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings - Chariot LX
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
Remove and Install Front Caster Wheels
Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings - Chariot
Servicing Caster Spindle Bearings
Adjusting Front Caster Spindle Bearing
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
MX13126
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
MX15325
MX15352
SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES
Adjusting Park Brake
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot Plate
SERVICE MOWER
Removing and Installing Mower Deck Belt Shields
SERVICE MOWER
Leveling Mower Deck
NOTE Mower deck anti-scalp wheels should not contact the ground
Use a short ruler or a leveling gauge to check the mower blade level
SERVICE MOWER
Checking and Adjusting Cutting Height
SERVICE MOWER
Adjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring Tension
Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive
Belt Tension - 48-, 52- and 61-Inch Mower Deck
SERVICE MOWER
SERVICE MOWER
SERVICE MOWER
Removing and Installing Spindle Drive Belt - 72-Inch Mower Deck
Checking and Replacing Mower Blades
NOTE Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them
SERVICE MOWER
Sharpening Blades
Balancing Blades
Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings - 48-, 52- and 61-Inch Mower Decks
SERVICE MOWER
Replacing Mower Spindle Bearings - 72-Inch Mower Deck
Right and Left Spindles A Remove nut B, spacer C and pulley D
SERVICE MOWER
Removing and Installing the Battery
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Using Booster Battery
Replacing Fuse - Carbureted Engines
Replacing Fuses - Fuel Injected Engines
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Burnishing the PTO Clutch
MX15337
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Wiring Schematic - Carbureted Engines
MX15338
MX15345
Wiring Schematic - 26 HP Fuel Injected
Engine
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
MX15356
Wiring Schematic - 28 HP Fuel Injected
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Engine
NOTE Capacity of fuel tank is 30.2 L 8 gal
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Filling Fuel Tank
Checking Tire Pressure
MX15322
Remove and Install Rear Drive Wheels
Cleaning and Repairing Metal Surfaces
SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS
Check
TROUBLESHOOTING
Using Troubleshooting Chart
Engine
Check
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Electrical System
TROUBLESHOOTING
Machine
Park Brake
Steering
TROUBLESHOOTING
Mower Deck
Preparing Machine for Storage
Storing Safety
NOTE The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days
STORAGE
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
ASSEMBLY
Prepare for Assembly
Bag of Parts
Lubricate Machine
Install Motion Control Levers
Install Seat
Check Safety System
ASSEMBLY
Initial Adjustments
Dimensions - Chariot
SPECIFICATIONS
Battery
Net Weight - Chariot LX With Mower Deck and Without Fuel
SPECIFICATIONS
52-Inch Mower Deck
61-Inch Mower Deck
72-Inch Mower Deck
INDEX
INDEX
Record Service Dates
SERVICE RECORD GD