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Operator’s Manual

Domestic English (EN)

Form No. 3327–292

Groundsmaster 228–D

2 Wheel Drive Traction Unit

Model No. 30241–210000001 and Up

Summary of Contents for 30241 Groundsmaster 228-D

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Domestic English EN Form No 3327 292 Groundsmaster 228 D 2 Wheel Drive Traction Unit Model No 30241 210000001 and Up...

Page 2: ...tery 17 Check Tire Pressure 17 Install Rear Weight 18 Before Operating 19 Check Engine Oil 19 Check Cooling System 19 Check Hydraulic System Fluid 19 Fill Fuel Tank 20 Controls 21 Operation 23 Startin...

Page 3: ...achine meets or exceeds CEN standard EN 836 1997 ISO standard 5395 1990 when appropriate decals applied and ANSI B71 4 1999 specifications in effect at the time of production when and equipped with re...

Page 4: ...properly Operation Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Before attempting to start the engi...

Page 5: ...where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure To reduce the fire hazard keep the engine silencer muffler battery compartment and fuel storage a...

Page 6: ...son or pet appears unexpectedly in or near the mowing area stop mowing Careless operation combined with terrain angles ricochets or improperly positioned guards can lead to thrown object injuries Do n...

Page 7: ...procedures Safety and Instruction Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any decal that is damaged or lost...

Page 8: ...hazard Go slow and avoid sharp turns on slopes to avoid rollover Deck must be lowered when going down slopes for steering control Always wear seat belts with ROPS 4 Thrown object hazard keep bystande...

Page 9: ...ry 93 7840 1 Coolant level 2 Hot surface keep a safe distance 3 Danger rear the operator s manual 4 Explosion hazard stay away 93 6668 1 The battery contains lead Do not throw it in the garbage 100 65...

Page 10: ...when they are in raised position 93 7833 1 Throttle control 2 Throttle fast 3 Throttle slow 4 Tipping hazard Lower deck when going down slopes greater than 10 degrees 5 Tipping hazard Lower deck when...

Page 11: ...11 Part No 104 3484 1 See the operator s manual Part No 105 0054 1 Headlights off 2 Headlights on 3 PTO off 4 PTO on 5 Engine coolant temperature 6 Engine start 7 Engine stop...

Page 12: ...es Mechanical drum type Individually controlled by two pedals connected by cable and conduit for steering assist Pedals may be latched together for two wheel braking Lever provided for parking brake T...

Page 13: ...Kit Model No 30578 Rear Weight Box Kit Part No 24 5780 Grass Collection System Model No 30502 Wide Tires w rim 23 x 10 5 12 4 ply 23 x 10 5 12 6 ply Part No 62 7020 Part No 69 9870 Wheel Weights 50 lb...

Page 14: ...ering wheel Nut Screw Cap 1 1 1 1 Install steering wheel Manual tube R clamp Capscrew Washer 1 2 2 2 Install on right underside of seat Roll pin Capscrew 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 lg Locknut 5 16 18 1 2 2 Secur...

Page 15: ...rew 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2 1 Steering wheel 2 Jam nut 3 Cap 4 Screw 5 Foam seal Install Seat The Groundsmaster 228 D is shipped without the seat assembly Either optional Seat Kit Model No 30624 or 30625 m...

Page 16: ...adjustment handles slide seat fore or aft in slotted holes and tighten adjustment handles to secure in place Seat Kit Model No 30625 Deluxe Seat 1 Position threaded mounting studs of seat suspension i...

Page 17: ...rely fastened in place Fig 10 2 1 Figure 10 1 Positive battery cable 2 Negative battery cable 2 Check battery charge with a hydrometer If battery needs charging be sure at least one of the battery cab...

Page 18: ...24 5780 75 lb Wheel Weight Bracket Kit Rear Weight Kit 1 1 2 62 Side Discharge Deck Model 30551 or 62 Side Discharge Deck with 9 cu ft Hopper 55 lb 0 lb 24 5790 325 8 3253 7 3 8847 3217 9 92 8763 Rea...

Page 19: ...cooling system is 7 quarts 6 6 l If engine has been running pressurized hot coolant can escape when radiator cap is removed and cause burns Caution 1 Check level of coolant in expansion tank Coolant l...

Page 20: ...funnel with a fine wire screen 200 mesh or finer and make sure funnel and transmission fluid are immaculately clean This procedure prevents accidental contamination of the hydraulic system 3 Thread d...

Page 21: ...g the engine however lock arm may be disengaged from left brake pedal so both pedals work independently with each front wheel Traction Pedal Traction pedal Fig 18 has two functions one is to make the...

Page 22: ...h Fig 19 to start engine after high temperature shut down Use only for emergency operation Throttle Throttle Fig 19 is used to operate engine at various speeds Moving throttle forward increases engine...

Page 23: ...eaks loose parts and any other noticeable malfunctions Shut engine off and wait for all moving parts to stop before checking for oil leaks loose parts or other malfunctions Caution 6 To stop engine mo...

Page 24: ...ed load on the cutting blades and the importance of the brakes To maintain enough power for the traction unit and cutting unit while mowing regulate traction pedal to keep engine rpm high and somewhat...

Page 25: ...ry 50 hours of operation Bearings and bushings must be lubricated daily when operating conditions are extremely dusty and dirty Dusty and dirty operating conditions could cause dirt to get into the be...

Page 26: ...26 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27...

Page 27: ...27 Service Interval Chart...

Page 28: ...Clean Under Cutting Unit Belt Covers Check Cutting Unit Drive Belt Adjustment Change Engine Oil Inspect Air Filter Dust Cup and Baffle Every 100 hours Change Engine Oil Filter Check Electric Clutch G...

Page 29: ...Brake Operation Check Fuel Level Check Engine Oil Level Check Cooling System Fluid Level Check Drain Water Fuel Separator Check Air Filter Restriction Indicator3 Check Radiator Screen for Debris Check...

Page 30: ...he outside of dry filter element Do not exceed 100 psi to prevent damage to the element B Keep air hose nozzle at least 2 from filter and move nozzle up and down while rotating the filter element Insp...

Page 31: ...d drain plug 1 Figure 31 1 Drain plug 4 Remove oil drain plug and allow oil to flow into drain pan 5 Remove and replace oil filter Fig 32 1 Figure 32 1 Oil filter 6 After oil is drained reinstall drai...

Page 32: ...and is cold Wipe up any fuel that spills Do not fill the fuel tank completely full Add fuel to the fuel tank until the level is 1 in 25 mm below the bottom of the filler neck This empty space in the t...

Page 33: ...remove the ignition key Set the parking brake Raise the engine hood and allow the engine to cool 2 Loosen the tensioning rod jam nut Fig 38 1 2 3 1 1 2 38mm Figure 38 1 Tensioning spring 2 Tensioning...

Page 34: ...creep an adjustment is required 1 Park machine on a level surface and shut engine off Depress only the right brake pedal and engage the parking brake 2 Jack up left front side of machine until tire is...

Page 35: ...SF CC or CD Oil viscosity weight must be selected according to anticipated ambient temperature for the season in which product will be used Temperature viscosity recommendations are Expected Ambient T...

Page 36: ...is adjustment 1 Disengage lock arm from right brake pedal so both pedals work independently of each other 2 To reduce free travel of brake pedals tighten the brakes loosen front nut on threaded end of...

Page 37: ...37 Hydraulic Schematic 70 150 CHARGE PUMP OIL COOLER STEERING VALVE STEERING CYLINER LIFT VALVE 3 CID 800 PSI PSI LIFT CYLINDERS 4 GAL MIN HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION...

Page 38: ...R F 4 RUN OFF Y VIO START S 7 5 A Y X Y R PK F 2 GY R R 7 5 A FUSE BLOCK F 3 15 A OPTIONAL LIGHT BU FUSIBLE LINK HARNESS FL1 FL2 FL3 BK GY GY P11 B OR PK PK PK GN OR 30 85 87 86 87a 2 5 4 6 1 OFF PTO...

Page 39: ...nts in the metal body 7 Service the battery and cables as follows A Remove the battery terminals from the battery posts B Clean the battery terminals and posts with a wire brush and baking soda soluti...

Page 40: ...ather storage practices contamination use of unapproved coolants lubricants additives or chemicals etc Normal wear and tear items Normal wear and tear includes but is not limited to damage to seats du...

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