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36” B RUSH OWER Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered brush mower models: 36BB, 36BDB 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 When you call the help-line you will need to have the following information:...
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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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BRUSH BEAST Safety Information and Warnings 36BB, 36BDB Safety Information Mower Inspection BRUSH BEAST brush mowers are designed to give For your safety, inspect the mower before each use. safe and dependable service if operated according Before you begin your inspection, be sure the following to instructions.
BRUSH BEAST Operation Safety Precautions 36BB, 36BDB 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.
BRUSH BEAST Safety Decals 36BB, 36BDB 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 & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221 or www.brushbeast.com for a replacement.
BRUSH BEAST 36BB, 36BDB Control Panel and Brush Mower Components Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your BRUSH 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.
BRUSH BEAST Assembly Instructions 36BB, 36BDB Step 1: Front Assist Wheel Assembly The mower is shipped in a steel shipping rack (see adjacent photo). Note: Some mowers are shipped with the front wheels pre-assembled. A. Remove the rack by removing the front mounting bolt.
BRUSH BEAST Assembly Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 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.
BRUSH BEAST Assembly Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 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 connections indentified by number in the other photos: 1.
BRUSH BEAST Assembly Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 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. Place the fuel tank straps into position, wrapping them around the tank and the bracket.
BRUSH BEAST Operating Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 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.
BRUSH BEAST Operating Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 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.
BRUSH BEAST Operating Instructions 36BB, 36BDB Cutting Brush 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.
BRUSH BEAST Operating Instructions 36BB, 36BDB 9. Tighten the blade pivot nuts properly. Removing the Blades 10. Refasten the access hole cover to the deck to prevent debris from entering underneath the guard. 11. Inspect the work done to the blade system to make CAUTION certain everything is properly secured.
BRUSH BEAST General Maintenance 36BB, 36BDB Fuel The Importance of Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your brush DANGER mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality performance. DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and To help you properly care for your brush mower, the explosive.
BRUSH BEAST 36BB, 36BDB 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) Clean (see Engine...
BRUSH BEAST Service Adjustments 36BB, 36BDB DANGER IMPORTANT! The brush mower blades do NOT stop DANGER: Before making any adjustments or servicing quickly. Visual indication that the blades are turning your brush mower, make sure the brush mower is on is provided at the center of the belt guard.
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BRUSH BEAST Service Adjustments 36BB, 36BDB Hydro System Maintenance Safety System Adjustments The hydrostatic drives are coupled to the output drives WARNING with a multi-v belt. Occasional retensioning of the belt may be necessary. If performance decreases or hydro control handles are activated and the wheels do not WARNING: Do not bypass, modify, alter, or turn, inspect the multi-v belt.
BRUSH BEAST Lubrication Points 36BB, 36BDB 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. 2.
BRUSH BEAST Troubleshooting 36BB, 36BDB 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.
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BRUSH BEAST Troubleshooting 36BB, 36BDB 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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