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MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE OWNER’S AND OPERATION MANUAL

MPV

-7100/7100S

D100100 R1:01:14

Summary of Contents for MPV-7100

Page 1: ...MULTI PURPOSE VEHICLE OWNER S AND OPERATION MANUAL MPV 7100 7100S D100100 R1 01 14 ...

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Page 3: ... the longevity and appearance of your MPV it is best to keep the unit stored in a covered well ventilated area Clean and wax the painted metal parts periodically using a high quality non abrasive automotive wax When cleaning the MPV with a hose please first ensure that the outlet covers on the generator panel are snapped tightly closed Never use a pressure washer to clean the MPV and never allow w...

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Page 5: ...res 16 Generator Controls 18 Operation 18 Before Each Use 19 Driving 19 Towing and Using MPV Attachments 20 Mowing 20 Generate Mode 24 Using the Generator 25 Service Maintenance 29 Deck Maintenance 30 Blade Care 34 Engine Cooling System 37 Spark Plug Maintenance 37 Air Filter 38 Fuel Filter 38 Batteries 39 Cleaning 43 Transporting 43 Storage 43 Troubleshooting 44 Technical Information 47 Specifica...

Page 6: ...erious injury Read and understand all labels If a label becomes damaged and you are no longer able to read it please contact DGP at 1 888 321 5700 for a replacement Your safety and the safety of others is very important There are important safety messages in this manual and on the generator Please read this information carefully IntroduCtIon Serial Number Label Information contained on the serial ...

Page 7: ... operating correctly immediately contact Denver Global Products at 1 888 321 5700 Only operate the MPV at top speed on flat and safe terrain Always travel at a safe speed for the conditions The MPV is capable of reaching speeds up to 17 miles per hour under optimal conditions Many factors can impact the top speed of the MPV such as but not limited to terrain tire pressure wheel alignment and tempe...

Page 8: ...d lock nuts in the seat hardware pack and hand tighten c Lift the seat Do not remove the black foam inside the seat springs Tighten with a 12mm wrench for the nuts and a 13mm wrench for the bolts d Connect the safety switch harness to the bottom of the seat e Lower the seat into place List of Parts RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL I NI T I AL SET UP You will need the following tools to assemble...

Page 9: ... the black plate d Open the fuse holder e Insert the fuses f Close the fuse holder g Lower the seat back into place Install the Tow Bar a Line the holes on the tow bar up with the unit frame b Use the M8 x 40mm flange bolts and nuts to secure WWW RAVENAMERI C A C OM IntroduCtIon 9 C D F E E T o w B a r Wr e n c h B o l t Wr e n c h Nu t F r a m e H o l e F r a m e H o l e ...

Page 10: ... ER T H AN 10 ET H ANOL C ONT ENT USI NG G ASOLI NE WI T H H I G H ET H ANOL C ONT ENT WI LL D AMAG E T H E ENG I NE AND I S PROH I B I T ED B Y F ED ERAL LAW Vi s i t w w w l o o k b e f o r e y o u p u m p c o m GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND THE VAPORS ARE EXPLOSIVE IF GASOLINE IS SPILLED ON YOU OR YOUR CLOTHES WASH YOUR SKIN AND CHANGE CLOTHES IMMEDIATELY IF SPILLED ON THE UNIT OR ON THE ...

Page 11: ...Hood 8 Fuel Tank with STA BIL pouches under Hood 9 Headlights 10 Bumper 11 Service Hatch Release Latches 12 Service Hatch Handles 13 Service Hatch 14 Tailgate 15 Transaxle Gear Shifter 16 Tow Bar 17 Seat 18 Deck Lift Lever 19 Seat Adjustment Lever 20 Generator Panel 21 Deck 22 Fuel Gauge 23 LED Light Cluster F EAT URES C ONT ROLS AND USAG E 24 Parking Brake 25 Brake Pedal 26 Throttle 27 Hood Latch...

Page 12: ... the parking brake A sticker on the dashboard indicates where the parking brake is located RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL Drive Controls Features WARNING ENGINE EXHAUST SOME OF ITS CONSTITUENTS AND CERTAIN VEHICLE COMPONENTS CONTAIN OR EMIT CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM Ignition The ignition switch starts the engine and...

Page 13: ... Function The drive mode switch sets the direction of travel between Forward Neutral and Reverse Features Forward 1 The drive mode switch must be set to Neutral N when starting and parking the MPV 2 Start the engine then release the parking brake by stepping on the brake pedal 3 Set the drive mode switch to Forward FWD 4 Release the brake pedal and slowly step on the throttle until the desired spe...

Page 14: ...nd pull on the hood to ensure it is secure Steering Column Adjustment a Loosen the bolt using a 13 mm wrench b Move the column to the desired position c Tighten the bolt to 20 ft fbs of torque to secure the steering column in place RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL Steering Column Adjustment If adjustment to the steering wheel position is necessary make adjustments prior to using the MPV Dashboa...

Page 15: ...ttempting to plug in the power cord Plug the deck s power cord into the red deck power connector to supply power to the cutting deck ALWAYS remove the key from the unit FIRST when attaching or detaching the deck from the MPV or connecting the power cord ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING DECK ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER PLUG BEFORE DETACHING THE DECK FROM THE VEHICLE NEV...

Page 16: ...cess to close RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL Service Controls and Features Service Access Access to the engine oil fill and choke is located under the service hatch NOT E This is not a dump cart The service hatch hinges back for maintenance access only Hood Open the hood for access to the fuel tank Hold the latch close the hood and push down until a click is heard to close Features WARNING DO...

Page 17: ...ting at high speed MPV Speed Management The MPV is equipped with a high and low gear The gear selector is located on the right side of the MPV to the left of the discharge chute High gear should be used mainly for transport and is capable of reaching speeds up to 17 miles per hour Low gear focuses on power and torque and should be used for activities requiring more power and for mowing The MPV is ...

Page 18: ...or to provide power to devices plugged in to operatIon OPERAT I ON Pre Use Checklist To make certain that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from your new MPV PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATING 9The operator s manual has been read and understood 9All assembly instructions have been completed 9There are no remaining loose parts in the package 9Fuses are properly i...

Page 19: ...w machine for leaks Check the Area around the MPV For your safety and the safety of others always check the area around the MPV before operating Before driving the MPV check for children pets and inanimate obstacles in your driving path Before mowing with the MPV check for anything that might be picked up and thrown by the cutting blades Check for sticks stones and other debris and remove them fro...

Page 20: ...OWING OBJECTS WARNING DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET NEAR ROTATING PARTS OR UNDER THE CUTTING DECK REMOVE ROCKS TOYS STICKS WIRES AND OTHER OBJECTS FROM THE AREA THEY CAN BE EJECTED BY THE DISCHARGE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY CLEAR THE AREA OF BYSTANDERS BEFORE OPERATING IMMEDIATELY STOP MACHINE IF ANYONE ENTERS THE AREA IF POSSIBLE DISENGAGE BLADES BEFORE SWITCHING INTO REVERSE NEVER OPERATE SO THAT MATE...

Page 21: ...MPV must be in low gear in order to engage the blades The cutting deck should be properly leveled for best mowing performance See Leveling the Deck on page 32 Keep blades sharp Do not mow grass when wet Adjust travel speed to match conditions Travel at slower speeds when mowing thick or tall grass and higher speeds when mowing thin grass Operate the MPV so that discharged clippings exit towards th...

Page 22: ...ate the MPV on a hill or slope Choose the slowest speed Mow up and down slopes avoid mowing across slopes Avoid stopping and or changing speed on hills If it is necessary to stop while driving up a slope start up slowly and smoothly Exercise extreme caution when making turns on a slope and avoid it if possible If a turn must be made turn down the slope Avoid mowing on wet grass as tires may lose t...

Page 23: ...Slope Sighting WWW RAVENAMERI C A C OM operatIon 2 3 ...

Page 24: ...CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY NEVER OPERATE INDOORS OR IN A POORLY VENTILATED AREA DEADLY LEVELS OF CARBON MONOXIDE CAN BUILD UP IN THESE AREAS USING A FAN OR OPENING WINDOWS AND DOORS DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH FRESH AIR WARNING ALWAYS USE A BATTERY POWERED CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR WHEN RUNNING THE GENERATOR IF YOU BEGIN TO FEEL SICK DIZZY OR WEAK WHILE USING THE GENERATOR SHUT IT OFFAND GET TO FRESH...

Page 25: ...equency requirement of all electronic equipment should be checked prior to plugging them into this generator Damage may result if the equipment is not designed to operate within a 10 voltage variation and 3 Hz frequency variation from the generator name plate ratings To avoid damage always have an additional load plugged into the generator if solid state equipment such as a television set is used ...

Page 26: ...tor allows for this extra power requirement T h i s g e n e r a t o r c a n r u n a t i t s s u r g e w a t t a g e c a p a c i t y f o r o n l y a s h o r t t i m e Connect electrical devices requiring a rated running wattage equal to or lesser than the rated wattage of this generator IMPORTANT Plugging in a faulty device will activate an internal feature of the generator where the Automatic Volt...

Page 27: ...0 2400 175 ft 125 ft 75 ft 25 3000 150 ft 100 ft 30 3600 125 ft 65 ft 40 4800 90 ft Generator Capacity Ex t e n s i o n C o r d C a b l e Si ze Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load Inadequately sized cables can cause a voltage drop which can burn out the appliance and over heat the cord CAUTION The MPV generator ...

Page 28: ...ANUAL Electric Motor Loads It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start electric motors however if an electric motor fails to start or reach running speed turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage Always check the requirements ...

Page 29: ... described Exceeding the generator s wattage amperage capacity can damage the generator and or electrical devices connected to it servICe MaIntenanCe WARNING NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE IN OPERATION CAUTION Before adjusting or servicing remove the 20 and 30 amp fuses beneath the operator seat to prevent uninten tional engine starts Avoid injury Before adjusting or servicing MPV Disconnect the 20 ...

Page 30: ...MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL Deck Maintenance The cutting deck must be removed when changing the blades Removing the deck will not change the deck height settings The deck is pre set at the factory for grass requiring higher cut lengths You may choose to set the deck height to a lower cutting height if necessary servICe MaIntenanCe 3 0 B A C E D F St o p En g i n e D i s c o n n e c t Pl u g Sl i...

Page 31: ... into the lowest setting d Align and connect the front and rear pins e Connect the deck power plug f Raise and lower deck as needed WWW RAVENAMERI C A C OM servICe MaIntenanCe 3 1 B A C E D F St o p En g i n e Re c o n n e c t Pl u g Sl i d e D e c k Un d e r D e c k Re m o v e K e y Re p l a c e Pi n s Lo w e r D e c k t o Lo w e s t Po s i t i o n Ra i s e D e c k t o H i g h e s t Po s i t i o ...

Page 32: ...t the clevis as necessary to level the deck g Once level re tighten the locknut with the wrench h Raise or lower the cutting deck as needed RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL Leveling the Deck Before leveling the deck ensure the MPV is parked on a level surface Check the tires to ensure the rear tires are inflated to 15 psi and that the front tires are inflated 12 psi If the tires are not properl...

Page 33: ...nut using a 16mm wrench d Tighten or loosen the rod end to adjust e Measure and adjust again as required f Once level tighten the lock nut g Replace the pin WWW RAVENAMERI C A C OM servICe MaIntenanCe 3 3 Lo o s e n 16 m m Lo c k Nu t T i g h t e n 16 m m Lo c k Nu t T i e Ro d En d Me a s u r e T i g h t e n o r Lo o s e n Ro d En d Re m o v e F r o n t Pi n Re p l a c e F r o n t Pi n C B D F E ...

Page 34: ...OWNER S MANUAL Blade Care Blades must be kept sharp for best results Replace blades that are dull damaged or bent servICe MaIntenanCe WARNING WRAP BLADES IN HEAVY CLOTH WHEN WORKING WITH OR NEAR THEM YOU MAY ALSO BLOCK THE MOWER BLADE WITH A PIECE OF WOOD TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL SPINNING ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING MOWER BLADES OR WORKING NEAR HOT PARTS OF THE MPV CAUTION Never re use the blade...

Page 35: ... engine performance To ensure optimal performance of your MPV keep the oil levels BETWEEN the Hi and Lo fill levels on the Dipstick Too much or too little oil in the engine can adversely affect performance and longevity WWW RAVENAMERI C A C OM Oil Maintenance To keep the engine running and operating properly follow the oil change intervals in the Maintenance Schedule on page 43 DO NOT OPERATE WITH...

Page 36: ...tube when finished HI LO To ensure optimal performance of your MPV keep the oil levels BETWEEN the Hi and Lo fill levels on the Dipstick Too much or too little oil in the engine can adversely affect performance and longevity RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL servICe MaIntenanCe 3 6 A C E B D F Ru n t h e En g i n e f o r a s h o r t t i m e 5 Mi n u t e s m a x t h e n T u r n o f f t o Wa r m O...

Page 37: ...I C A C OM Engine Cooling System The engine will overheat if its external surfaces are not kept clean To prevent overheating and engine damage make sure the grass screen cooling fins and any other engine surfaces are cleared off to allow for optimal cooling Spark Plug Maintenance Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use whichever comes first The ap...

Page 38: ...nths of use Replace with a new spark arrestor after every 100 hours of operation Air Filter The engine will not run correctly when operating with a dirty air filter Change the air filter more frequently in dusty environments servICe MaIntenanCe Fuel Filter The fuel filter should be replaced every 100 hours or once each season especially when operated in dusty environments If the fuel filter become...

Page 39: ...NGER ANGER DO NOT SHORT THE BATTERY TERMINALS BY ALLOWING ANY METAL OBJECTS TO CONTACT BOTH TERMINALS AT ONCE REMOVE ALL METAL JEWELRY BEFORE CONNECTING THE BATTERY THE POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CONNECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKING FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING Batteries Your MPV is equipped with one 12 volt starter battery and one 48 volt battery pack The 48 volt battery pack is sufficient for normal ...

Page 40: ...g Fit the battery into position and connect the positive red wires to the positive terminal and tighten the bolt h Reconnect the negative black and green wires to the negative terminal and tighten the bolt i Reassemble the battery retainer and vehicle side cover RAVEN MPV 7100 7100S OWNER S MANUAL servICe MaIntenanCe Servicing the 12 Volt Starter Battery and Terminals The 12 volt starter battery i...

Page 41: ...During normal operation it is not necessary to charge the battery because the generator will charge the battery while the engine is running through the 12 volt regulator The battery may require charging when it is activated for the first time or after the MPV has not been used for a long period of time CAUTION SLOW CHARGE DO NOT FAST CHARGE the battery after it has been in operation at a maximum b...

Page 42: ...een 30 amp fuse for the charging circuit The fuse connection is located under the operator seat and has a convenient slot for storage of the provided spare fuse A spare is provided for both the 20 and 30 A fuses If both provided fuses are blown during use these fuses should be replaced with automotive type plug in fuses available at any automotive repair shop NOTE If either fuse is blown the 12 vo...

Page 43: ...s refer to the instructions on page 41 for charging the 12 volt battery Operation in High Elevation At high altitude the standard carburetor air fuel mixture is too concentrated and will cause performance to decrease and fuel consumption to increase An over concentrated mixture will also foul the spark plug and cause difficulty when starting Operation at an altitude that differs from that at which...

Page 44: ...not level Level mower deck from side to side and front to rear Dull blade s Replace blade s Uneven tire pressure Check tire pressure adjust accordingly to 15 psi rear 12 psi front Buildup of debris under mower Clean underside of mower Speed too fast while mowing Travel slower Poor grass discharge Discharge chute plugged Unplug chute Wet grass Allow grass to dry before cutting Cutting deck not leve...

Page 45: ...will trip the 30 and 20A breakers Press the tripped breaker to reset Generator will not power other devices Tripped Breaker Reset breaker Generator switch is not set to ON Turn switch on Drive was not set to NEUTRAL before starting engine Set drive to neutral Parking brake is not set Set parking brake troubleshootIng 4 5 2 0A Re c e p t a c l e s 4 8 V C h a r g e T e r m i n a l Ma s t e r Po w e...

Page 46: ... i a t e l y Do NOT attempt to service as this can result in an unsafe condition 12V DC outlet on Generator panel provides no power T r i p p e d 10A c i r c u i t b r e a k e r Push to reset breaker on the generator panel above the 12V DC outlet 2 0 3 0A F USES NOTE If the 20A fuse is blown the unit will appear totally dead Attempt to start the engine If nothing happens turn the key to electric o...

Page 47: ...l alignment and temperature weight of the operator deck attachment other attachments fuel quality battery voltage battery age and gear selection Height In 50 Overall Width including discharge chute in 55 with Deck including the discharge chute 43 without Deck Length in 85 including hitch Vehicle Weight lb 875 Towing Capacity lb 550 Turning Radius in Left trim Side 13 Right 18 Battery Only Operatio...

Page 48: ...efects in materials and workmanship For a period of three 3 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will repair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This Warranty does not apply to t...

Page 49: ... O I NC I D ENT AL OR C ONSEQ UENT I AL D AMAG ES AND ANY I MPLI ED WARRANT I ESARE LI MI T ED T O T H E SAME T I ME PERI OD S ST AT ED H EREI N F OR OUR EX PRESSED WARRANT I ES Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rig...

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Page 52: ...The MPV is not an ATV Avoid driving through water Never interact with the generator if it is wet Store the MPV in a covered well ventilated area at all times I MPORT ANT ...

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