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08-2010

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product.  You have purchased a world class mowing 

product, one of the best designed and built anywhere.  

This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual. 

The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read 

and understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give 

you many years of reliable service.

Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives.  Many safety 

features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation.  For best 

protection, study the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precau-

tions. Follow 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 trust Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high 

precision and quality as the original parts.  

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man-

ner.  For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety 

warnings and instructions.  You'll always be glad you did.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

One Bob Cat Lane

Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PAGE

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................4

LABELS .........................................................................................................................................................5-7

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................8-10

CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................................. 11, 12

MACHINE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................13-15

HEIGHT OF CUT .......................................................................................................................................16-18

BELT REPLACEMENT ...................................................................................................................................19

ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................20-23

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................24-27

2006/42/EC These are the Original instructions verified by 

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

 

Summary of Contents for 36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-16HP KAW SIDE DISCHARGE SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER

Page 1: ...Z CONTROL MID 16HP KAW SIDE DISCHARGE SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER Product code 933308 36 HYDRO Z CONTROL MID 16HP KAW REAR DISCHARGE SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER Product code 933309 Parts Ma...

Page 2: ...do de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los mo tores diesel y algunos de sus com ponentes producen c ncer defectos de nacimiento y otros da os en el proceso de reproducci n humana L mis...

Page 3: ...ely 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 o...

Page 4: ...pproved by Schiller Grounds Care Inc will be considered the responsibility of the individual s or company designing and or making such changes Schiller Grounds Care Inc will vigorously pursue full ind...

Page 5: ...lace Blade Bolt Installation Conical washer must be positioned as shown See Operation Safety manual for blade changing instructions Rotating Blades Stay clear of blades when engine is running Stop eng...

Page 6: ...for fluid specifications Fuel Valve Turn clockwise to close 0 Turn counterclockwise to open I Close before transporting to prevent flooding 2000650 Batteries Produce Explosive Gases Keep sparks and f...

Page 7: ...Stop blades before crossing gravel Slope Hazard Do not use on wet or slippery slopes Mow across slopes Refueling Flammable Liquids Do not smoke Stop engine Do not spill fuel Do not overfill Allow 25m...

Page 8: ...faulty mufflers f Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts g On multi bladed machin...

Page 9: ...ple ordamageproperty Keeppeople andpetsatasafe distance ab Do not use if there are any doubts about safety ac Keep labels guards and shields in place Replace operators manual if lost or damaged ad Obe...

Page 10: ...se If the fuel tank has to be drained this should be done outdoors Use only replacement parts supplied by the original manufacturer FUEL Petrol gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable gasoline vapors...

Page 11: ...the machine to neutral 6 To sense operator presence PTO SWITCH B DO NOT START CUTTING BLADES UNTIL READY TO START MOWING DO NOT ENGAGE PTO AT FULL THROTTLE SET ENGINE SPEED MIDWAY BETWEEN HIGH IDLE A...

Page 12: ...hydraulic circuit or linkage differences from one side to the other To correct tracking 1 Loosen wingnut X 2 Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle Y to the right to make the machine track to the...

Page 13: ...he full open position By using the speed control lever to speed up or slow down the machine during use maximum control and cutting efficiency can be maintained Using the machine at less than full thro...

Page 14: ...locks in neutral position 3 Disengage the cutterdeck with PTO switch 4 Move speed control to neutral 5 Close the throttle to slow the engine turn engine off with the keyswitch NOTE When the machine i...

Page 15: ...CHINE WITH THE ENGINE STOPPED Open dump valve V on each pump by turning counter clockwise two revolutions Move the machine and close dump valve V by turning clockwise until valve is firmly seated MACH...

Page 16: ...ace required spacers above or below wheel support bracket and replace the quick pin P CUTTERDECK BLADE SPINDLES NOTE See MAINTENANCE section of the Setup Parts Maintenance manual for blade removal and...

Page 17: ...upper deck mounting bolts C according to the chart for the cut height desired 6 Tighten all bolts and reinstall belt cover 7 Remove rear support and blocks under the deck 8 Your side discharge mower w...

Page 18: ...ever C as shown 2 Slide the brake rod out of the brake lever and turn the rod in or out of the brake swivel B as needed NOTE The brake should initially be adjusted so that the brake rod extends throug...

Page 19: ...ect the clutch wire harness 3 Unbolt clutch bracket from clutch and rotate the clutch to allow enough clearance to remove the clutch bracket 4 Rotate idler arm using a 3 8 9mm ratchet or breaker bar i...

Page 20: ...tires 2 Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the ground Support the unit with jack stands 3 Remove wheel lug nuts and wheels Reattach wheels with the tires rotated so the wheel offset is th...

Page 21: ...he engine and run at low speed Turn eccentric shaft T to raise or lower the point at which the follower bearing is held in the center of the V until the wheels stop turning Tighten the eccentric shaft...

Page 22: ...bar height Remove swivel B at each pump control arm and the parking brake rod Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of handlebars Raise or lower as required Reposition upper handle and reinse...

Page 23: ...269KG ENGINE Kawasaki FH480V V Twin STARTER On Off Switch GOVERNOR 2850 RPM No Load CUTTERDECKS CONSTRUCTION 7 gauge steel deck welded single unit baffled for high velocity air flow large discharge o...

Page 24: ...SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 25: ...SPECIFICATIONS...

Page 26: ...and the Regulations transposing it into national law Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Noise in the Environment Directive 2000 14 EC Annex VI Procedure 2 Vibration Directive 200...

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