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- Page 1 INISH OWER Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 36FB, 54FB, 36FDB READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance call: 1-919-550-3221 www.brushbeast.com...
- Page 2 No part of this publication can be reproduced or distributed without prior written permission of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC Clayton, NC 27520 USA. DEK is a registered trademark of GXi Outdoor Power, LLC GXi Outdoor Power, LLC reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications or design at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Contents Safety Information and Warnings ................. 1 Operation Safety Precautions ................2 Safety Decals ......................3 Product Specifications ................... 4 Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components ............ 5 Assembly Instructions Step 1: Front Wheel Assembly ............... 6 Step 2: Mower Assembly ................ -
Page 5: Safety Information And Warnings
TURF BEAST Safety Information and Warnings 36FB, 54FB Mower Inspection Safety Information For your safety, inspect the lawn mower before each TURF BEAST lawn mowers are designed to give safe use. Before you begin your inspection, be sure the and dependable service if operated according to following conditions are met: the lawn mower should instructions. -
Page 6: Operation Safety Precautions
TURF BEAST Operation Safety Precautions 36FB, 54FB 9. Never operate the mower with defective guards Equipment Operation—Safety Precautions or shields, or without the safety devices 1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space securely mounted in place. where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can 10. -
Page 7: Safety Decals
TURF BEAST Safety Decals 36FB, 54FB Safety Decal Identification The labels shown below are located on your mower to warn you of potential hazards and provide you with important safety information. If these decals become difficult to read or are missing from the mower, please contact GXi Parts &... -
Page 8: Product Specifications
TURF BEAST Product Specifications 36FB, 54FB Models Feature 36FB 54FB Product Type Commercial, 0-turn Commercial, 0-turn Cutting Width 36-inch 54-inch See engine manufacturer’s engine See engine manufacturer’s engine Engine manual manual Engine Start Electric Electric Transmission Type Dual hydrostatic Dual hydrostatic... -
Page 9: Control Panel And Lawn Mower Components
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your TURF BEAST mower. We recommend that while going through this manual, you have your mower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself with the controls, maintenance and orientation of different parts. -
Page 10: Assembly Instructions
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 1: Front Wheel Assembly Note: Some mowers may be shipped with the front wheels pre-assembled. A. Remove packaging materials surrounding the front wheels and remove the bolt threaded into the front wheel. Retain this bolt and washer for future use. -
Page 11: Step 2: Mower Assembly
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 2: Mower Assembly Instructions A. Attach handle bars using the upper hole position setting. Using this hole position sets the handle bars several inches lower. Use the lower hole position raising the handle bar location by several inches for comfort, if necessary. -
Page 12: Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly And Connections
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly and Connections The pre-wired handle bar assembly has a total of four (4) connections. Route the wire harness as shown in the top right photo and make the following... -
Page 13: Step 5: Fuel Tank Connections
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 5: Fuel tank connections Locate the fuel tank on the fuel tank bracket with the recessed area pointing toward the rear so any spills drain away from the engine. Align the fuel valve in the center of the clearance hole. -
Page 14: Operating Instructions
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB Starting the Engine Operating the Mower 1. Make sure the brake has been moved to the OFF Position. DANGER 2. Push down and hold the operator presence control levers on the DANGER: Exhaust contains poisonous carbon handle bar with both hands. -
Page 15: Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units Return to Neutral Before physically moving the mower when the engine is If the mower creeps or will not stop as desired when NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be the handles are in neutral position, adjustments are disengaged into free-wheel mode. -
Page 16: Mowing
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Mowing WARNING WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the mower, these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead to serious injury or death. -
Page 17: Changing The Height Of Cut
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB Changing the Height of Cut 3. Raise or lower the deck Your mower is equipped with an easily-adjustable until the hole in the height floating deck, which can be adjusted for cut heights of adjust bar aligns with the 1½... -
Page 18: Spindle Brake Inspection And Replacement
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB 1. Engage the blade handle (make certain the engine Spindle Brake Inspection and Replacement cannot start) to pull the brakes off of the pulleys. 2. Remove the pulley guard from the deck. IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to 3. -
Page 19: General Maintenance
TURF BEAST General Maintenance 36FB, 54FB Fuel The Importance of Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your DANGER mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality performance. DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and To help you properly care for your mower, the following explosive. -
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Maintenance Schedule Time Interval Break-in Every 8 hrs Every 40 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 200 hrs (first 5 hrs) (daily) (weekly) (Bi-weekly) (monthly) Item Procedure Inspect (adjust if Belts needed) Blades Inspect and Sharpen Inspect (see Engine Engine Air Filter Owner’s Manual) -
Page 21: Service Adjustments
TURF BEAST Service Adjustments 36FB, 54FB DANGER IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop turning within 7 seconds of DANGER: Before making any adjustments or servicing releasing the blade control lever. If you are making your mower, make sure the mower is on level ground,... - Page 22 TURF BEAST Service Adjustments 36FB, 54FB Engine-to-Hydrostatic Drives Belt Adjustment Safety System Adjustments 1. The engine-to-hydrostatic drives belt is located WARNING underneath the rear deck. The belt should move approximately 5/16-inch to 3/4-inch with three (3) to five (5) pounds of pressure applied to the belt...
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Page 23: Lubrication Points
TURF BEAST Lubrication Points 36FB, 54FB To ensure proper lubrication of moving parts, GXi recommends that you lubricate the following components with a high- quality, EP2 high-temperature-based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than normal, the lubrication interval may need to be shortened. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TURF BEAST Troubleshooting 36FB, 54FB Problem Possible Causes Solution Engine will not start 1. Key in the OFF position 1. Turn key to ON position 2. Insufficient fuel in the tank 2. Add gasoline 3. Air bubble in the fuel line 3. - Page 25 TURF BEAST Troubleshooting 36FB, 54FB Problem Possible Causes Solution Mower will not move 1. Brake ON 1. Release brake on control panel forward or reverse 2. Bypass levers pulled out 2. Ensure bypass pins are retracted Cannot move mower 1. Bypass not engaged 1.
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Page 26: Limited Warranty And Service
TURF BEAST Limited Warranty & Service 36FB, 54FB Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Commercial Rental Residential Warranty Engine Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Transmission Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty...
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