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- Page 1 Mowers Alpha MP BigDog ® Operator's Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 605046 REV A...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner . - Page 4 Fuel and Evaporative Emissions Control System ... . 4-4 Engine Oil And Filter ........4-5 Engine Air Filter .
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Page 5: General Information
IMPORTANT: The owner/user can prevent and is responsi- These numbers are required when the unit is registered with ble for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other peo- BigDog Mowers. They will also assure you of the correct ple or property. service parts when replacement becomes necessary. - Page 6 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. • All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and decals. - Page 8 Part Number 602041 602041 601967 WARNING: • Keep a safe distance from the machine. Hot surface! • WARNING: Fire! Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment, top of deck, Part Number 601967 exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel Part Number 600899 tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clip-...
- Page 9 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • • • Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the tact with battery • battery when charging. Electrolyte may overflow and damage acid • Hydrogen gas forms inside the paint, wiring or structure.
- Page 10 Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
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Page 11: Slope Guide
Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. - Page 12 REV A 605046...
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and and do not hang a towel from the waist. -
Page 14: Using A Ramp
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and The BigDog mower is capable of operating horizontally ® the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. -
Page 15: Children
Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equip- Never leave the mower unattended with the ignition key ment may cause loss of traction and loss of steering con- in switch, especially with children present. trol. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to be attempt to operate the mower while it is unattended. -
Page 16: Control Panel
Control Panel steering control levers are in the park brake position the mower will not move when the engine is on and drive pumps are operating WARNING The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope. -
Page 17: Lights
Deck lift pedal switch. If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem cannot be located, contact your BigDog ® Mowers Dealer. WARNING... -
Page 18: Stopping The Engine
3. Use chokewhen engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding and operate engine without choking as soon as possible. 4. Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position. 5. Insert key in ignition switch and rotate full clockwise to Slot engage starting motor. - Page 19 immediately. FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION DANGER When moving in the rearward direction push forward FORWARD TRAVEL gently on steering control levers and avoid sudden move- ment. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the mower to come off of the ground resulting in possible loss of control, causing serious injury or death.
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Page 20: Operating Suggestions
Step 1 If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your BigDog Mower Dealer to resolve the ® problem before continuing to operate. - Page 21 4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately engaged. and contact your BigDog Mowers Dealer. ® 605046 REV A...
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Page 22: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
Anti-Scalp Wheels Clutch life will be maximized if these procedures are followed. Anti-scalp wheels are standard on this mower. These anti- 1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing approximately 2/3 throttle and there is no load on the on rough uneven terrain. -
Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustments
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of the Use only genuine BigDog Mowers replacement parts to ® deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and ensure that original standards are maintained. -
Page 24: Torque Values
Drive wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your BigDog ®... -
Page 25: Hydraulic System
Each transmission’s filter is located per Figure 4-3. A standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed. Use a BigDog Mowers approved filter element ® WARNING only. -
Page 26: Fuel And Evaporative Emissions Control System
The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this light such as on a water heater or appliances. mower is EPA compliant. Use only BigDog Mowers approved ® • Use extreme care when handling gasoline and other replacement parts. -
Page 27: Engine Oil And Filter
The fuel system is designed to leave room for the fuel to expand IMPORTANT: After the new oil filter has been installed, with fuel temperature changes. clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine plate, muffler, and heat shield. Draining the engine oil : WARNING 1. -
Page 28: Fuel Evaporation System Filter
Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the 5/8” cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part number 381442) is available from BigDog ® If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially Mowers. -
Page 29: Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment The seat on the BigDog ® Alpha MP mower can be adjusted Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or forward and rearward by pivoting the seat platform up and wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. - Page 30 install the cap screws and tighten. The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position. Upper control lever Cap screw Lower control lever Figure 4-11 REV A 605046...
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Page 31: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-12, Figure 4-13, Figure 4-14, & Figure 4-15 WEEKLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use... -
Page 32: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-12 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Valve 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Engine Oil Filter 8. Park Brake Switch (2) 9. Drive Tire 10. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions. - Page 34 REV A 605046...
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Page 35: Storage
STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of the engine mower, engine, and battery should have the following items that are subject to corrosion. serviced before storage. 8. -
Page 36: Product Literature
If you would like to view or print a copy of the product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, or General Service Manual) for these mowers go online to www.bigdogmowers.com and click on the MANUALS button. Contact your local BigDog ®... - Page 37 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-scalp wheels ..........3-10 New season preparation ........6-1 Belts .................4-6 Operating suggestions ........... 3-8 Children ..............3-3 Parts and service ........... 1-1 Control Panel ............3-4 Preparation of battery for storage ......6-1 Controls ..............3-4 Preparation of engine for storage ......6-1 Deck clutch operation ..........3-9 Safe Operating Practices ........
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