Schiller Grounds Care BOB-CAT 942525J, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS MANUAL 4168588 www bobcatturf com MAN 4168589 Rev A 11 2012 942525J PROCAT EFI KOHLER ECV730 W 52 SIDE DISCHARGE 942526J PROCAT EFI KOHLER ECV49 W 61 SIDE DISCHARGE ...

Page 2: ...tado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los motores diesel y algunos de sus componentes producen cáncer defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana L émission du moteur de ce matériel con tient des produits chimiques que l Etat de Californie considère être cancérigènes provoquer des défauts congénitaux et d autres dangers en matière de reproduc tion E...

Page 3: ...w all instructions and warnings 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 t...

Page 4: ...nufacturemodifications 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 mower It contains the model number followed consecutively by the serial number Use this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information This symbol means ATTENT...

Page 5: ...age of riding mower related injuries Those operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower 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 legible and intact Replacement labels and manuals are available from the factory Do not o...

Page 6: ...s and interlock safety devices in place and in proper working condition They are for your protection Keep all fasteners such as nuts bolts and pins well secured Visually inspect blades blade bolts and the cutter assembly for wear or damage Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts to preserve balance Verify that machine and attachments if any are in good operating condition Do not engage blades unt...

Page 7: ...e injury or death All slopes require extra caution Do not mow on slopes if uneasy or uncertain Ultimate reponsibility for safe operation on slopes rests with the operator Do not mow excessively steep slopes With ride on machines including articulated steering machines mow up and down slopes not across except for zero turn machines Zero turn machines should mow across slopes With walk behind machin...

Page 8: ...replace the need to exercise care when operating on slopes IMPORTANT a Do not cut drill modify or repair a ROPS structure in any manner b Always replace a damaged ROPS c Keep Roll Bar in the raised position and use the seat belt d There is NO roll over protection when the roll bar is lowered Lower the roll bar only when necessary DO NOT remove it DO NOT use the seat belt when the roll bar is in th...

Page 9: ...th Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Clean up oil or fuel spillage thoroughly Replace faulty mufflers To reduce fire hazards keep the engine muffler battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass leaves debris buildup or grease BLADES Mower blades are sharp and can cut Use extra caution when handling Remove ob structions with care Wrap the blade s or wear gloves Be awa...

Page 10: ... near heating appliances with an open 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 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 machine with a good charged battery next to but not touchi...

Page 11: ... 1320mm 61 IN 1550mm 61 IN 1550 mm GENERAC 72 IN 1830mm 72 IN 1830mm GENERAC BELT P N 4143733 4169640 4169463 4169714 4165645 4165617 BLADE P N 112111 01 112111 02 112111 03 112111 03 112111 07 112111 07 4169964 70 ft lbs 95 n m 12 p s i 0 8 kg cm LOCATED UNDER THE FLOOR PLATE ...

Page 12: ... Do NOT use seat belt when the roll bar is down Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits Read and follow all safety instructions and warnings in the operator s manual ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURE To maintain opeartor protection and roll bar sertification Replace a damaged roll bar DO NOT attempt to repair or modify Any alteration of the roll bar must be approved by the manufacturer DO NOT...

Page 13: ...bottom of housing All blades must be identical Check blade bolts daily for tightness Inspect for damage after striking a foreign object Make repairs before restarting operation Find and repair cause of any abnormal vibration AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read and obey the Operation Safety Manual Remove objects that could be thrown by the blades Use caution on slopes Stay off slopes the machine can...

Page 14: ... 1 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 2 3 4 3 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 5 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 1 5 4 5 1 2 4165655 LABELS 2 2 1 4 1 1 4 1 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 1 4 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 4 5 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 1 4 4 3 3 1 34 1 1 2 3 1 2 4165654 ...

Page 15: ...13 PROCAT LABELS F N R 4165615 N F N N 4165616 R ...

Page 16: ...plugging a clogged mower Do not engage the PTO until ready to start mowing HOUR METER M Records accumulated time the machine is in operation and provides service alerts Push and release MODE button to toggle between functions Provided service alerts include change engine oil and filter change hydraulic oil and service air filter When the service time is approaching an alert message will flash temp...

Page 17: ...se while the other is in forward By varying the relative positions of the two levers the rate of turn is varied to suit the mowing situation Slow down before making sharp turns The machine is capable of turning very rapidly when the levers are moved further apart from each other Loss of control and or turf damage may result Lift and traction levers operator s right side HEIGHT OF CUT PIN C Sets he...

Page 18: ... valve is provided on oil cooler mounting bracket The fuel tank selector valve has three positions Off The tank selector is off when the lever points away from the machine The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands un used for any length of time Shutting off the fuel sup ply avoids the possibility of flooding should any dirt get under the carburetor float needle Leavi...

Page 19: ...ach hydrostatic pump allow the machine to be pushed or towed without the engine running Raise the seat to gain access to these two valves V Turn both valves counterclockwise 1 turn to release the hydrostatic system Restore the hydrostatic system by turning the valves clockwise only until they re seat DO NOT overtighten Use caution if it is necessary to tow the machine With the bypass valves open t...

Page 20: ...ing fins governor parts and muffler Clean air intake screen Check air cleaner service if necessary ___ Never allow riders ___ Inspect area and remove stones branches or other hard objects that might be thrown causing injury or damage ___ Clean area around oil fill dipstick Remove dipstick and check to be sure oil is in operating range between marks on dipstick Add oil if necessary but Do Not Overf...

Page 21: ...lf open position and the choke to the OFF position OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM To start the engine The PTO switch must be OFF Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position The parking brake must be ON To operate the machine 1 The operator must be in the seat or engaging the PTO will kill the engine 2 The parking brake must be OFF and the opera tor must be in the seat or moving a...

Page 22: ...left drive wheel Turns during reverse movement Reverse right turn move the right traction lever forward toward neutral to slow the right drive wheel Reverse left turn move the left traction lever forward toward neutral to slow the left drive wheel Use caution when making turns Slow down before making sharp turns to help maintain control and to prevent torn turf from skidding or spinning tires To h...

Page 23: ... rounds mow in the opposite direction left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice the first cut relatively high the second cut to the desired height Use the left side of the mower for trimming Choose cutting directions so that clippings are thrown onto areas that already have been cut This method results in the most even distribution of clippings and more uni...

Page 24: ...A e r e h W X f f O p o T k c e h C l e v e L l i O X s k a e L r o F k c e h C X e k a t n I r i A n a e l C n e e r c S X r e n a e l C r i A n a e l C r e n a e l c e r P X r e n a e l C r i A n a e l C t n e m e l E X X s n i F g n i l o o C n a e l C X d n A l i O e g n a h C r e t l i F X a u n a m s r e r u t c a f u n a m e n i g n e e e S e c a l p e R k c e h C s g u l P k r a p S X A N ...

Page 25: ..._____________________________________________ ________________________________________________ L A R E N E G E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H s e r u s s e r P e r i T k c e h C s t n i o P l l A e t a c i r b u L s t l o B s t u N k c e h C E N I G N E t n a l o o C e n i g n E k c e h C l e v e L e l b a c i l p p A e r e h W l e v e L l i O k c...

Page 26: ...s found loose Replace any broken or missing cotter pins Repair any other prob lems before operating Tire pressure Tires should be kept inflated at 12 lbs in2 0 8 kg cm2 Improper tire inflation can cause rapid tire wear and poor traction Uneven inflation can cause uneven cutting MAINTENANCE BATTERY Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death Use insulated t...

Page 27: ...ver pivot 1 point 4 Push arms 2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank 5 Isolation mounts 4 points located under seatt at front of machine 6 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 2 6 2 2 3 6 2 2 4 4 1 5 ...

Page 28: ...he hydraulic fluid and hydraulic filter after each 500 hours of operation using the same procedure given above View from below machine MAINTENANCE NOTES Before servicing the hydraulic system stop the engine disconnect spark plug wires and disengage the PTO After any hydraulic line is opened plug or cap it promptly to reduce the risk of contamination Do not use sealant tape on hydraulic pipe fittin...

Page 29: ...AILY 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 SPARK PLUGS Remove each plug and check condition Good operating conditions are indicated if the plug has a light coating of grey or tan deposit A white blistered coating indicates overheating A bla...

Page 30: ... with reference to information in the engine manufacturer s manual CLEANING MACHINE Clean the machine after use The machine will run cooler and last longer if kept free of clippings and other debris A clean machine also reduces the risk of fire due to accumulation of combustible debris and chaff Brush or blow clippings and debris off the cutterdeck and engine deck WASHING MACHINE CAUTION Improperl...

Page 31: ...mbly on the blade spindle 4 Torque the blade bolt to 70 ft lbs BLADE REMOVAL Follow these instructions to prevent injury during blade removal 1 Loosen with a box wrench or a socket and long breaker bar To gain additional leverage slip a long pipe or thick walled tube over breaker bar or wrench 2 Insert wood block A as shown with grain perpendicular to blade to prevent blade from turning when loose...

Page 32: ...d forward 1 8 A 1 8 forward pitched deck provides the best horse power A level deck provides the best quality of cut A 1 8 rearward pitched deck provides the best strip ing Certain grass types and conditions may vary NOTE The front and rear of the deck are at different heights c Measure the height of the blade cutting edge above the ground Remove pin C and set the height of cut lever D to that hei...

Page 33: ...the height of cut desired To change the height of cut 1 Lift the deck to the highest position 2 Move pin C to the selected hole 3 Lower the deck until the lift lever is stopped by the pin NOTES Height of cut may vary due to the amount of tread on the tires tire diameter or inflation pres sure For best results adjust the rear deck rollers for the height of cut to be used see below FRONT DECK LIP Ad...

Page 34: ...al or hydraulic jacks 1 Remove rear wheels 2 Measure spring length O with parking brake N in the OFF position 3 Move parking brake N to the ON position and measure length of spring O again When spring deflects 3 8 it is properly adjusted 4 If adjustment is required return parking brake N to the OFF position 5 Disconnect one end of rod M at the brake and loosen jam nut 6 Adjust rod M in or out as r...

Page 35: ...eel stops turning Lock the jam nuts Run the engine up to high idle to check the adjustment Readjust if necessary 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side 8 Remove the jumper wire J and reconnect the seat switch Reverse Return 1 Move traction levers out to the neutral lock posi tion and raise the seat 2 Locknut U should be run on the bolt as far as it will go 3 Loosen jam nut Y Adjust the clevi...

Page 36: ...ting holes have been provided for various operator preferences with control lever motion 1 For a stronger resistance feel mount the damp ers X in the outer most hole Z of the motion control weldment 2 For a lighter resistance feel mount the dampers X in the inner most hole V of the motion control weldment CUTTERDECK BELT 1 Tilt floorplate all the way forward 2 Set the cutterdeck in a middle height...

Page 37: ... 8 drive ratchet Insert the ratchet extension in the square hole of the pump drive idler arm Use the ratchet handle to rotate it enough to remove the pump drive belt 3 Install a new pump drive belt in the same manner as it was removed 4 Re install engine cutterdeck belt see engine cutterdeck belt replacement BELT REPLACEMENT ...

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