GB - 12
UNIT ASSEMBLY
Package Contents:
Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack
Preparation Checklist
Refer to the Owner/Operator manual as
required.
1. Unpack Unit – Remove shrink wrap and
packaging materials.
2. Remove Unit From Container – Open
Bypass Valves (dump valves) (See
Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on
page 18).
Push unit from container onto a level
surface. Close the bypass valves.
3. Tires – See Specifications on page 33.
4. Seat – See Seat Adjustments on
page 15 and Service Position on
page 20.
5. Position Steering Levers – Remove
eccentric spacers and rotate steering
levers to the operating position. Reinstall
spacers. Tighten hardware securely.
See Aligning the Steering Levers
(Figure 14) on page 25.
6. Battery – Remove battery from unit and
charge (See Battery on page 23).
7. Check Engine Crankcase – Check and
add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for
specifications.
8. Fill Engine Fuel Tank – Fill fuel tank. DO
NOT OVERFILL! See Filling Fuel Tank
on page 16.
NOTE: See engine manual for fuel type.
9. Hardware – Check for loose hardware.
10. Check Safety Interlock System – Check
to see that the interlock system operates
correctly (See Safety Interlock System
on page 14).
11. Lubrication – Lubricate all fittings per
maintenance label under seat and check
hydrostat oil level (See Lubricate Unit on
page 24).
12. On 60-inch Decks: Remove the
discharge chute from the transport
position and place the discharge chute
in the operating position.
13. Level Deck – Check unit to ensure deck
level set at factory has been maintained
(See Leveling the Mower Deck on
page 30).
14. Check Function of all Controls – Ensure
unit runs and performs properly.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive
separation of tire and rim parts is
possible when they are serviced
incorrectly:
• Do not attempt to mount a
tire without the proper
equipment and experience
to perform the job.
• Do not inflate the tires
above the recommended
pressure.
• Do not weld or heat a wheel
and tire assembly. Heat can
cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in an
explosion. Welding can
structurally weaken or
deform the wheel.
• Do not stand in front or over
the tire assembly when
inflating. Use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose
long enough to allow you to
stand to one side.
WARNING: FAILURE OF
INTERLOCK together with
improper operation can result in
severe personal injury.
WARNING: FAILURE OF
CONTROLS could result in death
or serious injury.
1. Steering
Levers
2. Seat
3. Mounting
Hardware
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