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OPERA

OR’S MANUAL

MAN 4165707

Rev

1-2010

PARTS

MANUAL

4165706

www.bobcatturf.com

942512G

PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE

942513G

PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE

942514G

PREDATOR PRO 34HP KAW W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE

942515G

PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/61” SIDE DISCHARGE

942516G

PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W/72” SIDE DISCHARGE

Summary of Contents for BOB-CAT 942512G

Page 1: ...obcatturf com 942512G PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W 61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942513G PREDATOR PRO 33HP GEN W 72 SIDE DISCHARGE 942514G PREDATOR PRO 34HP KAW W 61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942515G PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W 61 SIDE DISCHARGE 942516G PREDATOR PRO 37HP KAW DFI W 72 SIDE DISCHARGE ...

Page 2: ...tado de California hace saber que los gases de escape de los motores diesel y algunos de sus componentes producen cáncer defectos de nacimiento y otros daños en el proceso de reproducción humana L émission du moteur de ce matériel con tient des produits chimiques que l Etat de Californie considère être cancérigènes provoquer des défauts congénitaux et d autres dangers en matière de reproduc tion E...

Page 3: ...s 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 Yo...

Page 4: ...post manufacturemodifications and or accessories should personal injury and or property damage result MODEL NUMBER This number appears on sales literature technical manuals and price lists SERIAL NUMBER This number appears only on your mower It contains the model number followed consecutively by the serial number Use this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information This symbol means...

Page 5: ...percentage of riding mower related injuries Those operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from injury Do not carry passengers especially small chil dren They may fall off and be seriously injured Keep warning labels and this operator s manual legible and intact Replacement labels and manuals are available from the factory D...

Page 6: ...ng Starting Start only according to instructions in this manual or on the machine Before attempting to start the engine make sure the parking brake is on the PTO is disengaged the traction drive is in NEUTRAL When starting the engine make sure hands and feet are clear of the blades Do not start the machine while standing in front of the discharge chute or with the chute directed at someone Do not ...

Page 7: ...he machine for damage and make repairs before restarting if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally Inspect and make repairs as needed before restarting except for repairs or adjustments as specifically noted such as for carburetor adjustment where the engine must be running Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts in these circumstances Allow the blades to come to a complete stop when stopping ...

Page 8: ...and tipover accidents that sometimes lead to severe injury or death All slopes require extra caution Do not mow on slopes if uneasy or uncertain Ultimate reponsibility for safe operation on slopes rests with the operator Do not mow excessively steep slopes With ride on machines including articulated steering machines mow up and down slopes not across except for zero turn machines Zero turn machine...

Page 9: ...s WARNING SAFETY FUEL Gasoline and diesel fuels are flammable gasoline vapors are explosive Use extra care when handling Store only in containers specifi cally designed for fuel When refueling or checking fuel level Stop the engine and allow to cool Do not smoke Refuel outdoors only Use a funnel Do not overfill If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine until the spill is cleaned up and...

Page 10: ...ntainer near heating appliances with an open flame such as a water heater or an appliance with a pilot light Keep gasoline storage area free of grass leaves and excessive grease to reduce fire hazard JUMP STARTING 1 Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories on both machines 2 Position the machine with a good charged bat tery next to but no...

Page 11: ...9 PREDATOR PRO SERIES LABELS PTO SWITCH 4165639 CHECK ENGINE PTO SWITCH 4165638 ...

Page 12: ...PREDATOR PRO SERIES LABELS 4158401 OFF LH TANK RH TANK 4147617 4165722 HYDRAULIC OIL Fill to level shown with any of the following oils Mineral base motor oils 15W40 or 20W50 Synthetic base motor oil 15W50 ...

Page 13: ... operation Find and repair cause of any abnormal vibration AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read and obey the Operation Safety Manual Remove objects that could be thrown by the blades Use caution on slopes Stay off slopes the machine cannot back up Stop blades and drive down slowly if machine slides or stops going on slope Do not mow when children or others are around Do not carry a child or passenge...

Page 14: ...1 1 4 1 1 2 1 3 4 2 1 4 2 3 4 3 1 4 3 3 4 4 4 1 4 4 1 2 5 2 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 1 5 4 5 1 2 4165655 LABELS 2 2 1 4 1 1 4 1 3 4 1 2 1 5 5 1 4 TRANSPORT 4 3 4 4 5 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 1 4 4 3 3 1 34 1 1 2 3 1 2 4165654 ...

Page 15: ...13 PREDATOR PRO SERIES LABELS F N R 4165615 N F N N 4165616 R ...

Page 16: ...ely and that the battery is charged properly Re start the engine If the indicator light continues to blink contact an authorized BobCat dealer DFI operator s right side POWER TAKE OFF PTO SWITCH P The operator must be in the seat when engaging the PTO or the engine will kill Pulling the PTO switch out engages turns on the PTO and starts the blades or other attachment Pushing the PTO switch in dise...

Page 17: ...n reverse while the other is in forward By varying the relative positions of the two levers the rate of turn is varied to suit the mowing situation Slow down before making sharp turns The machine is capable of turning very rapidly when the levers are moved further apart from each other Loss of control and or turf damage may result Lift and traction levers operator s right side HEIGHT OF CUT PIN C ...

Page 18: ...Fuel flows from the left tank when the selector is turned 1 4 turn toward the right when fac ing the vlave DFI FULE VALVES V A fuel tank selector valve is provided on the left side behind operator s seat Off The tank selector is off when the lever points to the front of the machine The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands un used for any length of time Shutting off ...

Page 19: ...so be ON and the traction levers must be in neuetral to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat The parking brake must be OFF to keep the engine running when a traction lever is moved out of neutral lock PUSHING THE MACHINE Hydrostat bypass valves dump valves on each hydrostatic pump allow the machine to be pushed or towed without the engine running Parking Brake must be off Raise ...

Page 20: ...e cooling fins governor parts and muffler Clean air intake screen Check air cleaner service if necessary ___ Never allow riders ___ Inspect area and remove stones branches or other hard objects that might be thrown causing injury or damage ___ Clean area around oil fill dipstick Remove dipstick and check to be sure oil is in operating range between marks on dipstick Add oil if necessary but Do Not...

Page 21: ...the half open position and the choke to the OFF position OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM To start the engine The PTO switch must be OFF Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position The parking brake must be ON To operate the machine 1 The operator must be in the seat or engaging the PTO will kill the engine 2 The parking brake must be OFF and the opera tor must be in the seat or mo...

Page 22: ...e 4 Steering Move one lever forward and one back Turns during forward movement Right turn move the right traction lever back toward neutral to slow the right drive wheel Left turn move the left traction lever back to ward neutral to slow the left drive wheel Turns during reverse movement Reverse right turn move the right traction lever forward toward neutral to slow the right drive wheel Reverse l...

Page 23: ...r three rounds mow in the opposite direction left hand turns until finished If grass is extremely tall it should be mowed twice the first cut relatively high the second cut to the desired height Use the left side of the mower for trimming Choose cutting directions so that clippings are thrown onto areas that already have been cut This method results in the most even distribution of clippings and m...

Page 24: ... i l p p A e r e h W X f f O p o T k c e h C l e v e L l i O X s k a e L r o F k c e h C X e k a t n I r i A n a e l C n e e r c S X r e n a e l C r i A n a e l C r e n a e l c e r P X r e n a e l C r i A n a e l C t n e m e l E X X s n i F g n i l o o C n a e l C X d n A l i O e g n a h C r e t l i F X a u n a m s r e r u t c a f u n a m e n i g n e e e S e c a l p e R k c e h C s g u l P k r a p...

Page 25: ...__ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ L A R E N E G E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H E T A D S R H s e r u s s e r P e r i T k c e h C s t n i o P l l A e t a c i r b u L s t l o B s t u N k c e h C E N I G N E t n a l o o C e n i g n E k c e h C l e v e L e l b a c i l p p A e r e h W l e v e L l i...

Page 26: ...nd bolts found loose Replace any broken or missing cotter pins Repair any other prob lems before operating Tire pressure Tires should be kept inflated at 14 lbs in2 1 0 kg cm2 Improper tire inflation can cause rapid tire wear and poor traction Uneven inflation can cause uneven cutting MAINTENANCE BATTERY Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death Use insu...

Page 27: ...ake lever pivot 1 point 4 Push arms 2 points located at rear of cutterdeck under each fuel tank 5 Isolation mounts 4 points located under seatt at front of machine 6 Caster wheel pivots 2 points Lubricate every 500 hours or once a year NOTE ON BLADE SPINDLES The blade spindles on these machines use a superior sealed bearing that does not require relubrication 2 6 2 2 3 6 2 2 4 4 1 5 ...

Page 28: ...ange the hydraulic fluid and hydraulic filter after each 500 hours of operation using the same procedure given above View from below machine MAINTENANCE NOTES Before servicing the hydraulic system stop the engine disconnect spark plug wires and disengage the PTO After any hydraulic line is opened plug or cap it promptly to reduce the risk of contamination Do not use sealant tape on hydraulic pipe ...

Page 29: ...tions DAILY 1 Check oil level with the dipstick 2 If oil is needed add fresh oil of proper viscosity and grade See engine manual for oil specifications Do not overfill 3 Replace dipstick before starting engine SPARK PLUGS Remove each plug and check condition Good operating conditions are indicated if the plug has a light coating of grey or tan deposit A white blistered coating indicates overheatin...

Page 30: ...existing cleaner elements 2 Insert new elements Y and Z and replace cover Ensure the breathing port A is pointing down and towards the front of the tractor ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in en gine damage Daily Clean air intake screen S on air cooled engines and T on liquid cooled engines Every 100 hours Clean cooling f...

Page 31: ...engine deck WASHING MACHINE CAUTION Improperly washing a machine can cause water to enter bearings and other components This can greatly reduce component life Do not use a pressure washer Do not direct water at bearings or seals High pressure water can blow past seals ad enter seal bearings Allow the machine to cool down before washing Water on a warm machine can be sucked into sealed bearings as ...

Page 32: ...ll assembly on the blade spindle 4 Torque the blade bolt to 70 ft lbs BLADE REMOVAL Follow these instructions to prevent injury during blade removal 1 Loosen with a box wrench or a socket and long breaker bar To gain additional leverage slip a long pipe or thick walled tube over breaker bar or wrench 2 Insert wood block A as shown with grain perpendicular to blade to prevent blade from turning whe...

Page 33: ... of cut lever D to that height 4 Loosen nuts I at all four corners of the deck NOTE This will relieve tension on chains H 5 Loosen the jam nuts E on the height of cut clips F and adjusting screws G Turn the adjust ing screws G until the play is taken out of the chains H at all four corners Tighten the jam nuts E against the clips F and at the adjusting screws G Retighten nuts I at this time COUNTE...

Page 34: ...e height of cut desired To change the height of cut 1 Lift the deck to the highest position 2 Move pin C to the selected hole 3 Lower the deck until the lift lever is stopped by the pin NOTES Height of cut may vary due to the amount of tread on the tires tire diameter or inflation pres sure Rear wheels 12 p s i For best results adjust the rear deck rollers for the height of cut to be used see belo...

Page 35: ...chanical or hydraulic jacks 1 Remove rear wheels 2 Measure spring length O with parking brake N in the OFF position 3 Move parking brake N to the ON position and measure length of spring O again When spring deflects 3 8 it is properly adjusted 4 If adjustment is required return parking brake N to the OFF position 5 Disconnect one end of rod M at the brake and loosen jam nut 6 Adjust rod M in or ou...

Page 36: ...ding wheel stops turning Lock the jam nuts Run the engine up to high idle to check the adjustment Readjust if necessary 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the opposite side 8 Remove the jumper wire J and reconnect the seat switch Reverse Return 1 Move traction levers out to the neutral lock posi tion and raise the seat 2 Locknut U should be run on the bolt as far as it will go 3 Loosen jam nut Y Adjust th...

Page 37: ...ve been provided for various operator preferences with control lever motion 1 For a stronger resistance feel mount the damp ers X in the outer most hole Z of the motion control weldment 2 For a lighter resistance feel mount the dampers X in the inner most hole V of the motion control weldment CUTTERDECK BELT 1 Tilt floorplate all the way forward 2 Set the cutterdeck in a middle height of cut posi ...

Page 38: ... to a 3 8 drive ratchet Insert the ratchet extension in the square hole of the pump drive idler arm Use the ratchet handle to rotate it enough to remove the pump drive belt 3 Install a new pump drive belt in the same manner as it was removed 4 Re install engine cutterdeck belt see engine cutterdeck belt replacement BELT REPLACEMENT ...

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