Summary of Contents for BOB-CAT PREDATOR PRO 942514J
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® MOWERS 942514J PREDATOR PRO FX921V KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE (THRU S/N 01369) 942515J PREDATOR PRO FX1000V-DFI KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE (THRU S/N 00461) 942516J PREDATOR PRO FX1000V-DFI KAW W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE (THRU S/N 00305) 942519J PREDATOR PRO FX921V KAW W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE (THRU S/N 00325) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4168254 www.bobcatturf.com...
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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some The engine exhaust from this product of its constituents are known to the contains chemicals known to the State State of California to cause cancer, of California to cause cancer, birth birth defects and other reproductive defects or other reproductive harm.
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PREDATOR-PRO SERIES IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.product. You have purchased a world class mowing product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual. The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read and understand these manuals.
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SAFETY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on Signal word definitions accessories or product alterations that are not...
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO SERIES TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Ratchets: 3/8” Drive Sockets: 9/16”, 3/4" Wrenches: 3/8", 9/16", 3/4"” Straight edge Tire pressure gauge Blocks (for deck leveling) NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls. 1.
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 5. COUNTERBALANCE SPRINGS a) Raise the cutterdeck all the way. b) Adjust the spring A with nut B: Approximately 1" of threads should be extending past the spring mounting bracket at nut B. The springs may be tightened or loosened from this point according to personal preference.
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ASSEMBLY AND SETUP PREDATOR-PRO SERIES 7. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top up with the correct oil if necessary. Use SAE 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean SAE 15W40 or SAE 20W50 motor oil or SAE 15W50 synthetic motor oil for the hydraulic system.
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MAINTENANCE CHART PREDATOR-PRO SERIES t l i t l i...
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MAINTENANCE RECORD PREDATOR-PRO SERIES NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & &...
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(A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized BOB-CAT dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-4) with grease: 1. Deck lift rockshaft (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (6 points) 3. Brake lever pivot (1 point) 4. Push arms (2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank) 5.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Fluid level in the hydraulic system should be checked after the first 5 hours of operation, and every 100 hours thereafter, or when a leak has occurred. If the fluid is low, check all components for leaks. To check, remove reservoir cap M.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES ENGINE OIL Do not perform engine maintenance without the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Release the oil drain hose assembly from the engine clip J.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en- gine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen S on air cooled engines. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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MAINTENANCE PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CLEANING MACHINE Clean the machine after use. Compressed air is recommended. Do not use a pressure washer. The machine will run cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and other debris. A clean machine also re- duces the risk of fire due to accumulation of combus- tible debris and chaff.
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Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use BOB-CAT blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous. BELTS All belts are tensioned by spring loaded idlers. No adjustment is required.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES DECK LEVELING FORWARD PITCH SHOWN a) Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. b) Lower the deck onto a pair of equal height blocks A under the rear corners of the deck. Place another pair of adjustable blocks B under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8”.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HEIGHT OF CUT The height of cut is set by moving height of cut pin C to the hole designated for the height of cut desired. To change the height of cut: 1. Lift the deck to the highest position. 2.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CONTROL LEVERS There are two mounting positions for the control levers, upper and lower. The lower position works well for most people. Taller operators may need the upper position. To adjust the height of the control levers: Remove bolts A and nuts B.
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES TRACKING HANDLES An adjustment is provided to allow the operator to adjust machine tracking during operation. 1. Turn knob W clockwise to shorten control lever travel. 2. Turn knob W counter-clockwise to increase con- trol lever travel. DAMPERS Different damper mounting holes have been provided for various operator preferences with control lever...
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ADJUSTMENTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle-style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent sup- port. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks. 2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock position and raise the seat.
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BELT REPLACEMENT PREDATOR-PRO SERIES Note: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.belts are specially designed for use on commercial mow- ers and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Tilt floorplate all the way forward. 2.
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES POWER UNITS ENGINES: CONTROLS: Construction: Aluminum block with cast-in cast iron sleeves. Aluminum head. Throttle; choke; power takeoff (PTO) clutch switch; traction levers; parking brake lever; lift lever. Configuration: 4-stroke, vertical shaft, V-twin cylin- der, overhead valve, air-cooled. FUEL SYSTEM: DRIVE SYSTEM: One tank on each side of operator.
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES ENGINES MODEL NUMBERS 942512J, 942513J 942515J, 942516J 942514J, 942519J MANUFACTURER Generac Kawasaki Kawasaki MODEL GTV990 FX1000V FX921V CYLINDERS COOLING 3.54 X 3.07" 3.5 X 3.2" 3.5 X 3.2" BORE/STROKE (90 X 78mm) (89.2 X 80mm) (89.2 X 80mm) DISPLACEMENT 60 cu.
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES & & r i f , l i t l i...
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SPECIFICATIONS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES CUTTERDECKS 942512J, 942514J 942513J, 942516J MODEL NUMBER 942515J 942519J TYPE Side Discharge Side Discharge CUTTING WIDTH 61" (155 cm) 71.5" (181 cm) WIDTH WIDTH 62" (157 cm) 72.5" (184 cm) (CHUTE UP) WIDTH 73" (185 cm) 84.0" (213 cm) (CHUTE DOWN) high lift high lift...
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PARTS SECTION PREDATOR-PRO SERIES PARTS SECTION...
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GENERAC UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 1 INCLUDED W/ENGINE 18 31...
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GENERAC UPPER ENGINE DECK ASSY PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 1 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4165867 ENGINE-3GTV990 GENERAC 1 64141-6 NUT-WLF 5/16-18 *2198147-01 ELEMENT 64229-08 LOCKNUT NYLON 5/16-24 64268-02 NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 5/16-18 2 *4135662 AIR FILTER SECONDARY 64192-06 SETSCR SQHD 5/16-18X3/4 *4135663...
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BUMPER PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 4 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S-ENG DECK W/LABS 4168775.7 BRKT-BUMPER, TOP 4165490.7 WRAPPER-BUMPER 4165492.7 STRAP-BUMPER 64262-012 BLT-FLG HD 3/8-16 X 1-1/4 64268-03 NUT-FL NYLON LOCK 3/8-16 QTY 12 ON 61" DECK QTY 16 ON 72"...
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NON-DFI FUEL TANKS/CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 5 7 11 13 ENGINE TO ENGINE...
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NON-DFI FUEL TANKS/CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 5 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4165428 TANK-FUEL LH (INCLUDES ITEMS 15, 31-33, 35) 4165429 TANK-FUEL RH (INCLUDES ITEMS 15, 31-33, 35) 4165930 S-CONTROL PANEL 4167906 S ENG DECK W/LABS 4165291 CAP-FUEL, RATCHET TYPE 2 64123-50...
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DFI FUEL TANKS/CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 6 CONTROL PANEL 36 37 ENGINE TO ENGINE...
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DFI FUEL TANKS/CONTROL PANEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 6 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4165428 TANK-FUEL LH 4165429-03 TUBE -FUEL PICK UP (INCLUDES ITEMS 15, 31-33, 35, 36, 49) 34* 970391 KIT-LIGHT ACCESSORY 4165471 KIT-DFI THROTTLE LEVER 4165429 TANK-FUEL RH (THIS KIT INCLUDES ITEMS 13, 14.
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BRAKES/REAR WHEEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 7 TORQUE TO 225 FT/LBS...
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BRAKES/REAR WHEEL PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 7 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S-ENGINE DECK W/LABS 64189-21 BLT-HEX SOC 1/2-13X4 1/2 8 4165701.7 WLDMT-BRAKE ARM LH (USED ON 61" DECKS ONLY) 4165700.7 WLDMT-BRAKE ARM RH 64189-22 BLT-HEX SOC 1/2-13 X 6 128102 SPRING,EXTENSION (USED ON 72"...
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OIL COOLER PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 8...
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OIL COOLER PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 8 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167906 S ENGINE DECK W/LABS 4166416.7 BRKT-COOLER FRONT (USED ON KAWASAKI MODELS) 4166418.7 BRKT-COOLER FRONT (USED ON GENERAC MODELS) 64262-002 BLT-FLG HD 1/4-20 X 3/4 2720891.7 SCREEN-OIL COOLER 2188173 COOLER-OIL 4167655...
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AIR COOLED HYDRAULICS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 9...
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AIR COOLED HYDRAULICS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 9 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4167655 S HYD RESERVOIR W/LAB 2720396 FILTER 25 MICRON 4167240 CAP-RESERVOIR 4160243 PLUG-HYDRAULIC TANK 158058-04 FTG-90 BRB 9/16-18X.38 108205-03 ELBOW-MALE 45 37-ORB 69053-05 3/8 HIGH TEMP HSE (69053-05 IS A SERVICEABLE LENGTH OF 55") LH PUMP PORT A-HOSE KAW MODEL 2188157-02...
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HYDROGEAR PUMP PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 10...
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HYDROGEAR PUMP PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 10 ITEM HYDROGEAR PART NO. CGC, INC. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 71019 4157242-001 PUMP SHAFT KIT-TAPERED 2000038 4157242-002 RETAINING RING 2000023 4157242-003 SPACER 51092 4157242-004 LIP SEAL 70739 4157242-005 TRUNNION SEAL/RETAINER 2000014 4157242-006 TRUNNION ARM 2000015 188059-09 SLOT GUIDE 70738...
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NON-DFI WIRE HARNESS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 11 CLUTCH ELECTRIC WIRE COLORS WHITE ENGINE GROUND STARTER WHITE W/ BLACK STRIPE PURPLE ORANGE ORANGE W/ BLACK STRIPE PURPLE W/ ORANGE STRIPE ORANGE W/ PURPLE STRIPE DARK BLUE BLACK GREEN BATTERY BATTERY YELLOW YELLOW W/ BLACK STRIPE RED W/ WHITE STRIPE GREEN W/ YELLOW STRIPE...
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NON-DFI WIRE HARNESS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 11 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4165575 HARNESS-WIRING MAIN 148082-20 FUSE-20 AMP 108061-13 CABLE-BATTERY 36 BLACK 4124009 SWITCH-SEAT, NO 4143068 JUMPER-SEAT SWITCH 4165120 METER-HOUR 2722227-02 CABLE-BATT W/CONDUIT (INCLUDES ITEMS 16 & 17) 128010 KEY-SWITCH 2722325...
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DECALS-POWER UNIT PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 21 BACK OF ENGINE DECK DOCUMENT TUBE LOCATED UNDER FOOTPLATE UNDER SEAT LOCATED BEHIND SEAT ON OIL COOLER LOCATED UNDER FOOTPLATE...
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PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 21 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4165866 LABEL-PREDATOR-PRO 4158401 LABEL-BOB-CAT, 10.5" 2000735 LABEL-OPER MAN 2000590 LABEL, WARN BATTERY 4165722 LABEL - HYDR OIL FILL 4165639 LABEL-CONTROL PANEL (USED ON NON-DFI MODELS) 4168693 LABEL-CONTROL PANEL...
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DECALS-CUTTERDECKS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 22...
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DECALS-CUTTERDECKS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 22 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 4164269 LABEL-WARNING BLADES 1 2000577 LABEL-WARNING...
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KAW DFI DUAL FUEL PUMP PARTS PREDATOR-PRO SERIES FIGURE 23...
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