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CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its The engine exhaust from this product constituents are known to the State of contains chemicals known to the State California to cause cancer, birth defects of California to cause cancer, birth and other reproductive harm.
Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly.
Schiller of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered, Grounds Care, Inc.machines. For your safety and...
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SAFETY ® MOWERS PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your All rotary lawnmowers are potentially...
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SAFETY ® MOWERS Machine preparation Starting Check operator presence interlock system and Start only according to instructions in this manual brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems or on the machine. before using. Before attempting to start the engine, make sure: Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
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SAFETY ® MOWERS Interrupting operation Mowing slopes WARNING Before leaving the operator's position: Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tip over - Park on level ground. accidents that sometimes lead - Disengage the PTO. to severe injury or death. All - Set the parking brake.
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SAFETY ® MOWERS MAINTENANCE SAFETY Blades WARNING In general Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove ob- schedule and instructions for maximum safety structions with care. Wrap the and best mowing results. blade(s) or wear gloves.
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SAFETY ® MOWERS BATTERY JUMP STARTING WARNING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. are explosive and can cause Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories serious injury or death. on both machines.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ® MOWERS TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY Wrecking bar Claw hammer Sockets: 1/2”, 15/16 Wrenches: 18mm, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”, 15/16” Tire pressure gauge NOTE: All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls. 1.
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SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ® MOWERS 4. FINAL PREPARATIONS Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top off with the correct oil if necessary. Use 10W30 motor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. After running for one hour, let hydraulic system oil cool.
MAINTENANCE CHART ® MOWERS Maintenance is an ongoing job. These intervals are maximum times between maintenance operations. Perform more often under sever conditions. MAINTENANCE FIRST 5 FIRST 100 BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY YEARLY OPERATION HOURS HOURS EACH USE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS...
MAINTENANCE RECORD ® MOWERS NOTES ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ & & t l i r i f l i f...
(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 Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
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MAINTENANCE ® MOWERS LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-3) with grease: 1. Deck lift lever (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 3. Caster wheel pivots (2 points) (Lubricate every 500 hours or once a year) NOTE ON BLADE SPINDLES - The blade spindles on these machines use a superior sealed bearing that does not require relubrication.
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MAINTENANCE ® MOWERS 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 ® MOWERS CLEANING MACHINE WASHING MACHINE Clean the machine after use. The machine will run CAUTION: Improperly washing a machine can cause cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and water to enter bearings and other components. This other debris.
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MAINTENANCE ® MOWERS 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 V. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
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TRANSAXLES Inattention to proper safety, operation, or maintenance procedures could result in personal injury, or damage to the equipment. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. recommends returning the machine to your authorized Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for service or repair. Check and change oil after inital 75-100 hours.
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Replace bent or cracked blades. Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.
ADJUSTMENTS ® MOWERS DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place an- other set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
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ADJUSTMENTS ® MOWERS PARKING BRAKE NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the ma- chine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON.
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ADJUSTMENTS ® MOWERS HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUST- MENTS 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.
® MOWERS NOTE: Always use Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Lower deck to lowerst height of cut.
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BELT REPLACEMENT ® MOWERS HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement). 2. Disconnect wire I at clutch M. Remove bolts J and remove torque restraint. 3. Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket, place over nut at location P.
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