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belts, blades, blade sharpening, bearings, brake or
steering adjustments

O

Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminates
in the fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the
fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three
months

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular pur-
pose. However, if the Big Dog Mower is purchased as a con-
sumer product, any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of this
limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

In no case shall BigDog™ Mowers, be liable for any special,
incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of war-
ranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or
any other legal theory. 
Such damages include, but are not limited to:

O

Loss of profits

O

Loss of savings or revenue

O

Loss of use of a BigDog™ mower or any associated
equipment

O

Cost of capital

O

Cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, services
or downtime

O

The claims of third parties including customers, and
injury to property

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclu-
sion may not apply to you.

TIME LIMIT

a. Two (2) (1200 Hours) Year Limited Warranty

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced
within 30 days following delivery of the goods in a non-
rental application.

b. Four (4) Year (500 Hours) Limited Warranty

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced

within 30 days following delivery of the goods  in a
non-rental application. 

c. Rental

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced
within 30 days following delivery of the goods.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

Unless modified in writing, signed by both parties, and
approved by the President of Excel Industries, Inc., this agree-
ment is understood to be the complete and exclusive agreement
between the parties, superseding all prior agreements, oral or
written, and all other communications between the parties relat-
ing to the subject matter of this agreement. No employee of
Excel Industries, Inc, or any other party is authorized to make
any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement. 

ALLOCATION OF RISKS

This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between
BigDog™ Mowers, and the purchaser. This allocation is recog-
nized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

You must maintain your BigDog™ Mowers Product following
the maintenance procedures described in your owner's manual.
Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by
you, is at your expense.

This machine like any other powered equipment is poten-
tially dangerous unless properly operated.

 Any operator

must

 be cautious and keep safety in mind at all times. Any oper-

ator, prior to using the BigDog™ Mowers, should thoroughly
familiarize himself with the owner's manual regarding operation
and safety of the machine, as well as all safety warnings on the
machine itself.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

1.

Dealers must 

register the unit on-line or by filling out

the Warranty registration form, provided in the owner’s
packet. If using the Warranty registration form it MUST
be completed and signed by the authorized dealer and
original purchaser.

2.

For validation, the completed Warranty registration form
MUST be forwarded to BigDog™ Mowers, within ten
(10) days following date of purchase.

3.

The date of purchase constitutes delivery.

Summary of Contents for Big Dog X Series

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Page 2: ...and cannot all be addressed individually Through experience however operators should find no difficulty in developing good operating skills suitable to most conditions Directions used in this manual...

Page 3: ...ervice Other states or federal areas may have similar laws The Operator Should Contact Local Fire Agencies For Laws or Regulations Relating to Fire Prevention Requirements THIS EQUIPMENT DOES NOT HAVE...

Page 4: ...all materials and workmanship for units used for rental purposes If the Purchaser discovers within this warranty period such a defect O He must promptly notify BigDog Mowers or an authorized dealer i...

Page 5: ...ed Warranty Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within 30 days following delivery of the goods in a non rental application c Rental Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced...

Page 6: ...be removed or obliterated Replace these decals if they become unreadable It is the owner s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand this manual and all decal...

Page 7: ...Number 601624 Never operate the mower deck with side deflector damaged altered removed or in raised position except when the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is being used If you lo...

Page 8: ...tery Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint wiring or struc ture When cleaning the battery use soap and water into the bat tery Be careful not to get soap and water into the battery Use soda mixed...

Page 9: ...d position and use the seat belt Do not remove ROPS Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded down lowered position There is no roll over protection when the ROPS is in the lowered positio...

Page 10: ...hine before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing up WARNING Roll over Slow down before turning Do not operate on slopes gre...

Page 11: ...ngine Start Engine Oil Engine Stop Glow Parking Brake Battery Power Take off ON Attachment Lowered Remote Cylinder Retracted Remote Cylinder Extended Volume Full Control Lever Hold Fast Slow Power Tak...

Page 12: ...Make sure that Line A is horizontal 2 Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole tree or building 3 Fold the paper along the slope guide lines C D or E 4 Align the closest slope guide line with...

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Page 14: ...not hang towel from the waist Long hair loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts Always wear long pants safety glasses ear protection and safety shoes when operating this machine V Al...

Page 15: ...ffs retaining walls drainage ditches embankments and water to avoid machine roll over and serious injury or death V Do not mow on wet grass Slippery conditions reduce traction which could cause slidin...

Page 16: ...control arms in the park brake position and pivot the arm rests upward before plac ing the seat platform in the full forward position to prevent arm rest damage A Throttle control Fig 3 1 a cable is l...

Page 17: ...r must be on the seat when testing the seat switch 2 Set both control levers in the park brake position 3 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature 4 With the deck clutch switc...

Page 18: ...t two minutes should be allowed between such cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating and burn out 6 Perform test to make sure safety start interlock system is operating properly Refer...

Page 19: ...t belt Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded down lowered position There is no roll over protection when the ROPS is in the lowered position Lower the ROPS only when absolutely necessa...

Page 20: ...ontrol lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and finish the turn Figure 3 10 IMPORTANT Rapid movement of control levers is not rec ommended as damage to the hydraulic system...

Page 21: ...ow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height As the growth rate slows in mid summer mow less frequently If you cannot mow at a regular interval mow at a high cutting height th...

Page 22: ...ey extend below the deck but do not contact the ground They should always be at least 1 4 to 3 4 6 35mm to 19 05mm below the deck With the unit sitting on a flat level surface the front wheel position...

Page 23: ...eels are in the upper axle mount hole the rear wheels should be in the upper axle mount hole as well NOTE When the anti scalp wheels are installed the mini mum cutting height is 1 2 54 cm with the ant...

Page 24: ...is running or deck clutch is engaged Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained maintenance personnel only V Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is s...

Page 25: ...ls WARNING Avoid skin and clothing contact with battery acid Always wear eye protection when checking the bat tery acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes If contact occurs flush area with clea...

Page 26: ...te and correct cause Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children Never buy more than a 30 day supply of fuel Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck...

Page 27: ...alve by pushing in on the valve body and twisting it clockwise 8 Once the valve is closed carefully remove the oil drain hose and clean up any spilled oil IMPORTANT All oil drips or spills must be cle...

Page 28: ...dia in the filter must be porous to allow air to pass through it When dirty air passes through the filter the dirt plugs some of the holes in the media and actually acts as part of the filter media Wh...

Page 29: ...lable through most hardware supply stores or balancing can be done by placing the blade on an inverted line punch or 1 2 bolt Blade should not lean or tilt Spin the blade slowly blade should not wobbl...

Page 30: ...7 The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position Fig 4 10 Forward rearward travel lever Fig 4 11 Cap screws Upper control lever Lower c...

Page 31: ...er s Manual NOTE Refer to engine owner s manual for engine service information NOTE After completing maintenance cycle 500 hours repeat cycle BigDog Mowers X Series Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig 4...

Page 32: ...pstick 2 Fuel Filter 3 Engine Air Cleaner 4a Engine Oil Drain Valve Briggs Stratton 4b Engine Oil Drain Valve Kohler Kawasaki 5 Battery 6 Fuel Tanks 7 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 8 Hydraulic Oil Filter 9...

Page 33: ...4 10 602471_1009 BigDog Mowers X Series Maintenance Locator Chart Fig 4 13 3 1 3 3 1 2 4 4 4 1 Deck Pusher Arm Zerks 2 2 Deck Belt 3 Spindle Housing Zerk 3 4 Blades...

Page 34: ...belt Air in system Check filter and fittings For additional causes See engine manual Air cooled engine over heating Air intake screen or clean ing fins clogged Clean screen and fin For additional caus...

Page 35: ...ore battery in a cool dry place do not expose to freezing temperatures 5 Always keep the battery fully charged Especially important to prevent battery damage when the temperature is below 32oF 0oC New...

Page 36: ...ial number 1 1 Moving mower with stalled engine 3 5 Mower blade maintenance 4 5 Mower blade removal 4 6 Mower deck operation 3 8 New season preparation 5 2 Operating suggestions 3 7 Operation safety 3...

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