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Rev: 8/2008 

 

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36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX 

DEK

® 

is exclusively distributed by GXi International, LLC 

Heavy Duty Power Equipment 

Assembly Instructions 
 
 
Step 2(b):   Assembly Instructions for Mowers with Belt Drive System  (36B, 36BX) 

1)  Attach the handle bars using 2 bolts on each side of the fuel 

tank bracket.  Select the desired hole locations to adjust for 
the handle bar height.  For lower handle bars, use the top 
hole location as shown in the diagram.  For higher handle 
bars, use the lower hole location 

 
 
 
 
2)  Attach the clutch / brake control rods to the clutch brake as-

sembly on each side of the mower.  Adjust for desired level of 
sensitivity by turning the threaded lug on the rod.  The adjust-
ment may take a few attempts to achieve: equal balance be-
tween the two break handles so they feel the same; easy 
disengagement from the parking break detent built into the 
pistol grip handle; and full contact with the brake when the 
handle is retracted (see page 17 for more adjustment details).   

Hole location for higher handle bar positioning 

3)  Unfasten the blade activation rod from the control handle, 
insert it through the hole on the chassis of the mower, and 
attach the rod to the blade activation cam assembly as per the 
adjacent photo.  Ensure the cam is positioned in the “9 O’ 
clock” position when attaching the rod to accomplish the cor-
rect rod travel.  Once the rod is attached to the cam, re-attach 
the other rod end to the control handle again.  For correct rod 
adjustment, you want to maintain the “9 O’ clock” position of 
the cam with the blade activation control knob in the full “off” 
position.  Turn the threaded rod until it achieves the correct 
cam positioning. 

Threaded 
blade activa-
tion control 
rod. 

9 O’ Clock cam 
position when con-
necting the rod with 
the control handle 
in the “off” position 
achieves the cor-
rect adjustment 

4)  Attach the gear shift lever by inserting 
it through the slot in the fuel tank bracket 
and attaching it to the gear shifter bolt on 
the transmission.  Tighten the bolt se-
curely.  Feed the handle assembly 
through the slot from the engine side of 
the fuel tank bracket.  

Fuel tank bracket 
 
Gear shift lever 
 
Retaining nut attached to gear shift bolt 

Summary of Contents for 36B

Page 1: ...Location of Purchase _______________________ Serial Mower _______________________ Serial Engine _______________________ Serial Transmission _______________________ Have the following information read...

Page 2: ...ted to exceed 500 hours of usage The pressure washers include industry leading corrosion resistance Never go Flat tires a folding frame design for compact storage and many other innovations Accessorie...

Page 3: ...the time of the publica tion GXi International reserves the right to add delete or modify specifications and or designs without notice 4 If you ever have questions in regards to the operation maintena...

Page 4: ...level surface with the ignition switch off key removed and blades dis engaged Also the spark plug wire should be off of the spark plug 1 Walk around the mower and look for any fluid spills or leaks on...

Page 5: ...ements 1 5 4 5 increments Blade Engagement Manual clutch Manual clutch Manual clutch Manual clutch Manual clutch Manual clutch Blade Tip Speed 18 750 ft min 18 750 ft min 18 750 ft min 18 750 ft min 1...

Page 6: ...l find a diagram of the control panel Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the mower controls Blade Control Lever Brake Operator Presence Controls Throttle Choke Control Key Switch Forwar...

Page 7: ...ain this bolt and washer for future use B Unscrew the fastener holding the bolt to the steel ship ping rack Set the nut and bolt aside It will be re used in the mower assembly process C Remove the mow...

Page 8: ...cured with an initial preset for the upper hole position lower handle bar posi tion If the lower hole position upper handle bar posi tion is used the rod connections must be adjusted 3 Retighten the p...

Page 9: ...ole location for higher handle bar positioning 3 Unfasten the blade activation rod from the control handle insert it through the hole on the chassis of the mower and attach the rod to the blade activa...

Page 10: ...Models The 36 models have the following connections 1 The 36 hydro drive model has the same as connection 1 for the 52 models discussed above connecting the blade activation safety switch located unde...

Page 11: ...at the cables are clamped to provide full travel for the levers on the control panel WARNING FUEL LEAKS OR A LOOSE FUEL TANK OR A LOOSE FUEL VALVE CAN LEAD TO SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH ENSURE ALL CONNECT...

Page 12: ...s In order to stop your DEK mower gently and evenly squeeze up on both of the traction control levers brake clutch levers until the mower comes to a complete stop Then using your thumbs push down on t...

Page 13: ...raulic fluid to bypass the drive wheels and allow the drive wheels to move freely NOTE Release the bypass levers when the desired mower move ment is complete to reengage the hydro drive units To relea...

Page 14: ...ght 1 Park the mower and level ground and block the rear wheels to prevent accidental rollback 2 Raise the front end of the mower using a jack stand 3 Using two 15 16 box end wrenches Use one wrench t...

Page 15: ...revent accidental contact If adjustment or maintenance is being performed after operation of the mower allow the unit to cool since heat build up could cause severe burns WARNING DANGER Gasoline is hi...

Page 16: ...ge 1 Front wheel shafts 2 locations one on each wheel shaft 2 Spindles 2 locations for 36 and 3 locations on 52 mower decks Note the lower spindle bearing is sealed on the bottom and open on the top T...

Page 17: ...table swivels attached to threaded rods in the belt clutch brake assembly The objectives of fine tuning the adjustment are to 1 Equalize the feel and action between pistol grips on each side of the mo...

Page 18: ...t C on the sensor shaft 2 Adjust switch location by turning the nuts 3 Tighten the locking nut when proper adjustment is achieved Method 3 relocate mounting holes In rare instances whereby the compone...

Page 19: ...Clean or replace air filter 6 Add engine oil 1 Adjust switch p 18 2 Adjust belt p 17 and 18 3 Remove foreign material Note sometimes firmly pushing the blade control lever into the OFF position can r...

Page 20: ...Slow down while cutting 3 Let grass dry to stand up 4 Let grass dry to stand up 5 Add air pressure to low tires 6 Set deck at equal heights 7 Take blades off and install correctly 8 Clean out debris 1...

Page 21: ...ip In particular this warranty does not cover contaminants in the fuel or oil damage caused by not following the prescribed warnings and operating practices failure to follow proper maintenance and st...

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