Schiller Grounds Care 554930A, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 4174368 www ryanturf com MAN 4174367 Rev A 01 2017 554930A LAWNAIRE ZTS FS541V KAW S N 0600 and higher 554930ACA LAWNAIRE ZTS FS541V KAW S N 0200 and higher ...

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Page 3: ...ings completely Do not remove or defeat any safety features Make sure those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are See a Schiller Grounds Care Inc dealer for any service or parts needed Schiller Grounds Care Inc service ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care Inc products You can trust Schiller Grounds Care ...

Page 4: ...ions and or accessories should personal injury and or property damage result MODEL NUMBER This number appears on sales literature technical manuals and price lists SERIAL NUMBER This number appears only on your unit It contains the model number fol lowed consecutively by the serial number Use this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information Located behind rider pad on frame of unit ...

Page 5: ...dicates that those operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding power related injuries Those operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding machine safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury Do not carry passengers especially small chil dren They may fall off and be seriously injured Keep warning labels and this operator s manual legi...

Page 6: ...t machine and attachments if any are in good operating condition Do not lower tines until ready to aerate STARTING Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine Before attempting to start the engine make sure the parking brake is on the traction drive is in NEUTRAL When starting the engine make sure hands and feet are clear of the tines Do not change engine governor setting...

Page 7: ...ideways uphill to drive across the slope The machine turns downhill going across the slope You are uneasy about being on the slop With ride on machines including articulated steering machines operate up and down slopes not across except for zero turn machines Zero turn machines should operate across slopes With walk behind machines always operate across slopes not up and down Avoid starting or sto...

Page 8: ...a free of grass leaves debris buildup or grease Tines Tines are sharp and can cut Use extra caution when handling Wear appropriate personal protective equip ment WARNING FUEL Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable gasoline vapors are explosive Use extra care when handling Store only in containers spe cifically designed for fuel When refueling or checking fuel level Stop the engine and allow to co...

Page 9: ... flame such as a water heater or an appliance with a pilot light Keep gasoline storage area free of grass leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard Clean grass and debris from aerating units drives mufflers and engine to help prevent fires JUMP STARTING 1 Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories on both machines 2 Position the mac...

Page 10: ...io No lleve pasajeros Guarde a la gente lejos durante la operación ADVERTENCIA WARNING BEFORE STARTING OR SERVICING Read and understand the operator manual and all labels Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition and the operator presence works Make necessary repairs BEFORE LEAVING THE OPERATOR POSITION Apply parking brake Turn engine off Remove key AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Use cauti...

Page 11: ...green is white border ReadandunderstandtheOperatorManualbeforeservicing Every50hoursorweekly Yearly Checkhydrauliclevel Grease Checktirepressure Casterpivots 15psirear Transaxlepivot 25psifront Hydrauliccylinderpivot Checkchaintension Lubricatechain Fill with 20w50 motor oil to level indicated FULL COLD HYDRAULIC OIL WARNING STORED ENERGY TINES MAY DROP SUDDENLY SUPPORT LOWER TINES BEFORE SERVICIN...

Page 12: ...tor presence must be released when the parking brake is engaged The operator presence must be released to start the engine RAISE LOWER SWITCH F The raise lower switch operates the hydraulics to raise and lower the tines Rock the switch forward to lower the tines rock it rearward to raise the tines PRESSURE CONTROL AND GAUGE G I The pressure control adjusts the down force on the tines Turning the k...

Page 13: ...line with the fuel line hose Close the valve by turning the knob a quarter turn to be perpendicular to the fuel line hose JACK STANDS L1 L2 Built in jack stands allow servicing the chains and the tine assembly without moving the machine To put the machine UP on the jacks lower the tines on a hard surface to raise the machine Pull the pin L2 on each jack L1 and drop it Put the pin back in the upper...

Page 14: ... BYPASS VALVES O Bypass valves allow the machine to be pushed or towed with the engine off and the parking brake disengaged A bypass valve for each transaxle is located under the weights at the front of the machine With the ma chine off and the parking brake disengaged pull the enlarged area of each valve rod through the guide hole in the frame and latch it to open the bypass valve Move the rod so...

Page 15: ...perated as a walk behind unit by raising the footplate and latching it in the stowed position Walk behind mode is useful when terrain or circumstances make operation as a ride on uncomfortable or even dangerous For example operation near a bank above a drop off or re taining wall would be places where walk behind mode should be used When operating as a walk behind operate across slopes not up and ...

Page 16: ...rmly until cap bottoms out on tube Dipstick assembly must always be secured into fill tube when engine is running ___ Check all lubrication points and grease as instructed in manual ___ Check hydrostatic fluid level Check to be sure cooling fins on hydrostat are clean ___ Perform a functional check of the safety interlock system each time you operate the unit PRE OPERATION CHECK LIST SERIOUS INJUR...

Page 17: ...tely do not crank for more than 10 seconds at a time Allow 60 seconds for the starter motor to cool down between starting attempts to prevent the starter motor from burning out 4 If the choke is ON when the engine starts gradu ally back it off until the engine runs with no choke at all DRIVING 1 Move the parking brake to OFF position 2 Move traction control lever out of neutral 3 Push both tractio...

Page 18: ... farther forward from the neutral position Decrease speed when traveling forward pulling the traction levers rearward slows the machine Stopping The machine will stop when the levers reach the neutral position Reverse movement To move the machine straight back pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position Re verse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther Maximum re...

Page 19: ...s the lawn Raise the tines at the end of the pass turn around then lower the tines to continue on the next pass To finish aerate the perimeter Use of the Depth Stops J1 J2 The depth stops enable consistent core depth in varying soil conditions by setting the maximum core depth A consistent core depth keeps the machine from bogging down when going from harder to softer soil for more consistent oper...

Page 20: ...uel do not store equipment with fuel in tank or carburetor in an enclosure with an open flame for example a furnace or water heater pilot light Before the equipment is put into storage for any period exceeding 30 days the following steps should be taken 1 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and fuel lines 2 Start the engine and run until all the fuel is used from the carburetor float bowl 3 While th...

Page 21: ...ise machine 1 Start the engine 2 Pull depth stop pins 3 Lower the tines on a hard surface 4 Increase tine pressure to raise the machine 5 Pull jack stand pins and pin in raised position 6 Raise tines to set machine on stands NOTE Machine may be dropped gently onto the jack stands by reducing the tine down force until the machine lowers Then raise tines to the transport position Lower machine 1 Sta...

Page 22: ...d be kept inflated at 15 p s i 1 05kg cm2 Improper tire inflation can cause rapid tire wear and poor traction Uneven inflation can cause uneven aerating Front tires should be 25 p s i 1 75 kg cm Engine Maintenance Air Filter Maintain the air filter according to the manufacturer s engine owners manual Engine Oil Check engine oil level daily Top off if necessary See engine owners manual BATTERY AGM ...

Page 23: ...he corresponding drive and apply lubricant to each side of the chain until the entire chain is lubricated Take care not to get caught in tines 5 Repeat for the other tine chain 6 Check tension for adjustment Some slack is normal See adjustment section if adjustment is needed 7 Flip the chain cover doors down Reinstall the rear cover 9 Lower the machine Stop the engine and pin the jack stands in th...

Page 24: ... drain plug and reinstall in the reservoir Oil the gaskets of the new transaxle hydraulic oil filters and install on the transaxles Tighten 3 4 to 1 turn past the point where the gasket contacts the mount ing surface Reinstall the filter covers Oil the gasket on ta new lift circuit filter and install on the filter head Tighten 3 4 to 1 turn past the point where the gasket contacts the filter head ...

Page 25: ... 1 Check oil level with the dipstick 2 If oil is needed add fresh oil of proper viscosity and grade See engine manual for oil specifications Do not overfill 3 Replace dipstick before starting engine PERIODIC OIL CHANGES 1 See engine manual for oil and filter change inter vals after the break in period 2 Follow instructions for first oil change above SPARK PLUGS Remove each plug and check condition...

Page 26: ...op 4 With the bypass valve closed and the engine running slowly move the control levers in both forward and reverse directions 5 to 6 times 5 Stop engine Check the transaxle fluid level add fluid as required 6 It may be necessary to repeat steps 3 5 until all the air is completely purged from the system When the transaxle moves forward and reverse at normal speed purging is complete 7 Lower the ma...

Page 27: ...ne can cause water to enter bearings and other components This can greatly reduce component life DO NOT use a pressure washer Do not direct water at bearings or seals High pressure water can blow past seals and enter sealed bearings Allow the machine to cool down before washing Water on a warm machine can be sucked into sealed bearings as they cool Avoid getting electrical connections wet Water ca...

Page 28: ...the frame Pull the cable conduit until the barrel fitting just touches the bracket on the brake lever Tighten the mounting bolt PARKING BRAKE SWITCH The parking brake switch needs to be adjusted so the plunger is depressed when the parking brake is OFF Figure 3 1 Move the parking brake to the OFF position 2 Loosen the parking brake switch mounting screws and move the switch until the plunger is de...

Page 29: ...tion lever in the slot by way of adjustment can be used to affect top forward speed and reverse speed of the unit within the limits of the transaxles control stroke Adjusting the LH control to the rear of the neutral slot will increase forward speed by reducing the available stroke for reverse and lowering maximum reverse speed Do not adjust beyond the point where the end of the hy drostat stroke ...

Page 30: ...ts 5 Move the tensioner off the locking notch to engage the locking teeth 6 Reinstall the chain covers Start the engine and lower the machine Stop the engine and pin the jack stands in the operating position CHAINS Tines may drop suddenly Support the tines when working underneath them NOTE It is normal for there to be some play in the chain WHEEL AND TINE DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENTS 1 Raise the machin...

Page 31: ...the remaining pulleys 3 Loop a new belt around the transaxle and engine pulleys Rotate the idler arm in a counter clockwise direction to enable the new belt to be installed in the idler pulley 4 Reinstall the engine transaxle belt 5 Reinstall the front cover ENGINE HYDRAULIC PUMP BELT 1 Remove the front cover The two knobs which secure it are located on the underside of the machine 2 Remove the en...

Page 32: ...nd connect the ends of the new chain with a new connector link NOTE Install all con nector links so the closed end is in the direction of forward travel 5 Push the idler up to take all the slack out of the new chain and tighten the idler bolt Make sure the slack is out of the top span of the chain Move the tensioner off the locking notch to en gage the locking teeth 6 Reinstall the chain covers St...

Page 33: ...ny sprockets are worn remove the chain and replace sprockets If the sprockets are still in good condition connect the new chain to the old chain and use the old chain to pull the new chain around the sprockets Remove the old chain and connect the ends of the new chain with a new connector link NOTE Install all connector links so the closed end is in the direction of forward travel 7 Set the axle s...

Page 34: ...xle TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts hydrostatic drive to wheels and tines via 50 chain TURNING RADIUS True zero tines up Approximately 48 radius tines down HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR CAPACITY Reservoir 2 75 quarts Transaxles 2 quarts Total Capacity 6 75 quarts POWER STEERING Independently controlled drive wheels WEIGHT 554930 Dry Approximately 1210 lbs Wet Approximate...

Page 35: ...o engine manufacturer s speci fications and website OUTPUT TORQUE 31 0 ft lb 42 1 Nm 2200 rpm OIL CAPACITY 1 8 qt 1 7L LUBRICATION Full Pressure CYLINDER BLOCK Aluminum with cast iron sleeve CYLINDER HEAD Aluminum GOVERNOR Mechanincal AIR CLEANER Dual Element IGNITION SYSTEM Electronic CHARGING SYSTEM 12V 15AMP BATTERY 12V FUEL CAPACITY 5 0 GAL 18 9 L FUEL TANK Polyethylene FUEL CONSUMP TION MAX L...

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