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Rev: AUG2014

Owner’s Manual

This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered

lawnmower models: 54ZB, 62ZB

READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

When you call the help-line you will need to have the following information:

Date of Purchase:

_______________________

Location of Purchase:

_______________________

Serial # - Chassis:

_______________________

Serial # - Engine:

_______________________

Serial # - Hydro Trans (L) _______________________

Serial # - Hydro Trans (R) _______________________

See Page 2 for Serial # Locations

Mower and engine life are

extended greatly by performing

frequent lubrications, oil changes

and regular maintenance. To

protect your investment perform

routine maintenance.

Need Help?

Parts, Service

and Technical Assistance call:

1-919-550-3221

www.gxioutdoorpower.com

BEAST

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Summary of Contents for 54ZB

Page 1: ..._ Location of Purchase _______________________ Serial Chassis _______________________ Serial Engine _______________________ Serial Hydro Trans L _______________________ Serial Hydro Trans R _______________________ See Page 2 for Serial Locations Mower and engine life are extended greatly by performing frequent lubrications oil changes and regular maintenance To protect your investment perform rout...

Page 2: ...ffective working order A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonﬂammable materials speciﬁcally for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other ﬂammable particles over 0 0232 of an inch in size from the exhaust ﬂow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualiﬁed and rated by the United States Forest Service Other states or federal areas may have si...

Page 3: ...ebsite at www beastpowerequipment com Turf Beast 36 inch 54 inch Walk Behind Mower BEAST SERIES Brush Master Chipper Shredder with 2 Way Feed 100 inch Tow Behind Mower The Beast 36 inch Brush Mower Brush Beast 36 inch 45 inch Snow Blower Snow Beast 54 inch 62 inch Zero Turn Mower Z Beast ...

Page 4: ...delete or modify speciﬁcations and or designs without notice 4 If you ever have questions in regards to the operation maintenance or safety of your mower please contact the GXi Parts Service LLC at 1 919 550 3221 Contents Safety Information and Warnings 1 Inspection and Serial Number Locations 2 Preparation Safety Precautions 3 Operation Safety Precautions 4 5 Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS 6...

Page 5: ...er user Safety Information and Warnings WARNING WARNING Do not use your BEAST lawn mower to carry passengers Keep bystanders helpers pets and children at a safe distance from the machine while it is in operation Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects such as rocks toys and wires which can be thrown by the machine causing serious injury or death Wear appropriate c...

Page 6: ...s or leaks on or underneath the mower Remove any and all excessive debris dirt and ﬂuids 2 Look for signs of damage or excessive wear Check the tightness of all nuts bolts pins and screws Tighten any that may be loose and replace any that are missing 3 Be sure the safety switches are operating properly so that the engine cannot be started unless the blades are disengaged 4 Check the mower blades f...

Page 7: ...d fuel while the engine is running or is hot Keep open ﬂames sparks and heat away from the fuel and store fuel in containers speciﬁcally designed for that purpose ADD FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED DO NOT START THE ENGINE Manually push the mower away from the spill and wipe up immediately DANGER Gasoline and other fuels Safety Precautions Use extra care when handling gasoline and other ...

Page 8: ...er blade 12 Do not operate the mower with the grass chute deﬂector in the raised position Serious injury could occur 13 If lightning is seen or thunder is heard do not operate machine Instead ﬁnd shelter as lightning may cause injury death 14 Never raise the mower deck while the blades are running 15 Stop on a level ground disengage drive engage parking brake and shut off engine before leaving ope...

Page 9: ...s or water Use a walk behind mower or a hand trimmer for these areas 6 Roll bar should be raised and locked with seat belt bucked before engine is turned on 7 Should it be necessary to lower the roll bar the seat belt should not be used 8 If tires lose traction disengage the blades and drive slowly and cautiously off the slope 9 Use extreme care with attachments as they can change the stability of...

Page 10: ...se the seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered position If the ROPS is lowered for transportation return it to the raised position before operating the machine WARNING ALWAYS use the seat belt when the ROPS is in the raised position Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death in the event of a rollover NEVER use the seat belt with the ROPS in the lowered position Lowering ROPS If ad...

Page 11: ... gauge the angle of the slope 2 Fold this sheet along the dotted line and verify the slope is not in excess of 15 degrees Slope Diagram WARNING DO NOT OPERATE ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 15 DEGREES OPERATING ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 15 DEGREES INCREASES THE RISK OF A ROLLOVER RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OPERATING ON SLOPES EXCEEDING 15 DEGREES ALSO CAUSES PREMATURE WEAR ON HYDRAULIC DRIVES ALWAYS MOW ACROSS SL...

Page 12: ...e labels shown below are located on your mower to warn you of potential hazards and provide you with important safety information If these decals become difﬁcult to read or are missing from the mower please contact GXi Parts Service LLC at 1 919 550 3221or www gxioutdoorpower com for a replacement ...

Page 13: ...n 18 750 ft min Anti Scalping Rollers 4 front 2 rear 4 front 2 rear No Blades Length 3 18 5 inch blades 3 21 inch blades Control System Dual Control Lever Dual Control Lever Fuel Capacity Gasoline 7 5 gals Gasoline 7 5 gals Rear Drive Tires 22 inch X 10 inch turf tread 22 inch X 10 inch turf tread Front Caster Tires 15 inch X 6 inch smooth tread 15 inch X 6 inch smooth tread Brake System Internal ...

Page 14: ...arts Please read through the manual before operating Control Panel Below you will ﬁnd a diagram of the control panel Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the mower controls Lawn Mower Component Identiﬁcation Some components may appear different than shown depending on the model Roll Bar and Adjuster Seat Adjustor Parking Brake Deck Height Lever Pulley guard Side discharge chute Steeri...

Page 15: ...ANT Please include your receipt Without a receipt your order will be delayed You may also email us at customerservice gxioutdoorpower com Fax 1 919 550 3277 If emailing please scan your proof of purchase and attach to email Comments Serial Please indicate the part that you are missing Model Other Date of purchase ...

Page 16: ...d motor oil before starting your mower 1 Make sure the shut off valve located at the bottom of the tank is in the ON position 2 Make sure the brake is set and the 2 control handles are spread open into their neutral position 3 Make sure the blade control lever is in the OFF position 4 Pull CHOKE and set the throttle to the RUN position 5 Turn the key clockwise to the START position and allow it to...

Page 17: ... right handle further back than the left handle 9 To turn right in reverse pull the left handle further back than the right handle 10 To zero turn to the right push the left handle forwards and the right handle backwards 11 To zero turn to the left push the right handle forwards and the left handle backwards 12 When in the neutral position the hydraulic system prevents the mower from moving easily...

Page 18: ...tsoever for your safety and the safety of others around you you must ensure the belts are re adjusted to achieve this design speciﬁcation Mowing Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower Look for items such as stones sticks wire and other foreign objects If struck by the mower these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead to serious This mower is equipped with a ...

Page 19: ...rear of the mower until the thickened section of the rod is outside of the access panel Note this may take a large amount of force as the springs inside are very stiff 3 Slide the disengagement mechanism to the right so that the thickened section of the rod is captured in the narrow end of the slot In the lower picture the disengagement mechanism is shown in the disengaged position 4 To reengage t...

Page 20: ... the fuel tank It is recommended that the fuel be shut off when transporting between job sites and when storing the mower for extended periods of time DANGER CAUTION CAUTION General Maintenance CAUTION Before making any adjustments to and or servicing your BEAST mower make sure the mower is on a level surface with the ignition switch off the key removed the brake set and the blades disengaged Also...

Page 21: ...e see Engine Owner s Manual Engine Spark Plug Inspect see Engine Owner s Manual Fuel Filter Replace X Fuel Line Check X Grease Fittings Refer to page 19 Hardware Check for proper tightness X X Mower Main Frame Remove debris from under belt cover X Safety Interlock System Check Operations and Switches X Tires Check Air Pressure X Spindle Blade Brakes X Cleaning the Mower It is recommended that the ...

Page 22: ...eutral set pin bolts Loosen bolts on the side that needs adjusting 3 Be sure the brake is in the OFF position In a safe operator position start the engine 4 With the engine running slowly move the handle on the side needing adjustment until that side comes to a complete stop If the mower creeps forward pull handle in reverse If the mower creeps backward pull the handle forward 5 When the mower sto...

Page 23: ...le clutch pulley 1 and turnbuckle 2 Check the clutch linkage pre load If the threaded rod and spring assem bly 3 4 is too tight the clutch will not contact the return stop bolt 5 The clutch pivot arm 6 should stop within a 1 4 of the stop bolt 5 If the threaded rod and spring assem bly 3 4 is too loose the spring will contact the deck surface To adjust the pre load remove the cotter pin from the s...

Page 24: ...on the springs of the clutch Adjust the turnbuckle as mentioned above DANGER DANGER Before making any adjustments or servicing your mower make sure the mower is on level ground the blades are disengaged the brake set the key is removed the engine is off and the spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark plugs to prevent inadvertent starting If maintenance or adjustments are being performed a...

Page 25: ...t or if the belt is slipping off the engine pulley Engine Pulley Spindle Pulleys Idle Pulleys Clutch Pulley Deck Belt Routing 54ZB Serial s beginning with 54ZB10XXX use a MXV5 1430 V Belt All other serial s use a MXV5 1480 V Belt 62ZB Serial s beginning with 62ZB10XXX use a MXV5 1630 V Belt All other serial s use a MXV5 1680 V Belt DANGER DANGER Before making any adjustments or servicing your mowe...

Page 26: ...y and bottom slightly Slide the re tainer into place and tighten the nut back Figure 2 DANGER Before making any adjustments or servicing your mower make sure the mower is on level ground the blades are disengaged the brake set the key is removed the engine is off and the spark plug wires are disconnected from the spark plugs to prevent inadvertent starting If maintenance or adjustments are being p...

Page 27: ... handle and inspect the brake contact surface All of the brake pad contacting material should be contacting the bottom of the pulley Note Springs may vary from those pictured based on the particular application IMPORTANT The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop turning within seven 7 seconds of releasing the blade control lever If you are making any belt adjustments whatsoever for yo...

Page 28: ...nstalled After approximately 1 hour of running time verify that the belt tension is still correct and tighten if necessary Important Do not over tighten the belt To adjust the belt turn the nut on the threaded tension rod found on the right rear corner of the mower Do not over tighten This could cause damage to the hydraulic drive systems The hydraulic drive input belt is an 8PK 1690 multi ribbed ...

Page 29: ...he left side handle into the drive position Quickly move the handle to full forward position for about half a second Now perform the same procedure on the right side If the belt squeals and the wheel does not spin on either side tighten each adjustment bolt one half turn Always turn both bolts the same amount whenever adjustment is required Repeat the test until both tires will break traction and ...

Page 30: ...d 2 Adjust location using adjustment nuts on switch body 1 Loosen locking nut C on the sensor shaft 2 Adjust switch location by turning the nuts 3 Tighten the locking nut when proper adjustment is achieved WARNING A C B Tracking Adjustments WARNING ALLOW THE MUFFLER TO COOL BEFORE MAKING THIS ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is made in close proximity to the mufﬂer The mufﬂer on can reach extremely hot ...

Page 31: ...ry make sure to disconnect the negative terminal ﬁrst and the positive last When reconnecting connect the positive ﬁrst and the negative last DANGER DANGER Battery electrolyte has sulfuric acid which can cause severe burns and is a deadly poison Never drink and always avoid contact by wearing gloves and safety glasses when servicing the battery WARNING WARNING Do not allow battery terminals to tou...

Page 32: ...ors or near a ﬂame Use jack stands to support components when required Always park machine on level ground and set the parking brake when storing Store the machine in a clean and dry environment Always remove the key from the ignition Add a petroleum based conditioner in the gas tank and run for 5 minutes to distribute through mower Extended Storage In addition to the measures taken for short term...

Page 33: ... Adjust or tighten switches p 26 read warnings 15 Recharge or replace battery Engine will not keep running quits 1 Water in the fuel 2 Loose safety switch 3 Fuel valve is OFF 4 Dirty fuel ﬁlter 5 Dirty air ﬁlter 6 Low engine oil 1 Drain and replace with fresh fuel 2 Adjust switch p 26 3 Turn fuel valve ON 4 Replace fuel ﬁlter 5 Clean or replace air ﬁlter 6 Add engine oil Engine stops when blades a...

Page 34: ...Spindle bearing failure 1 Replace fuel ﬁlter and ﬂush tank 2 Clean or replace the air ﬁlter 3 Add engine oil 4 Replace spark plug 5 Mow slower wait for grass to dry out 6 Sharpen cutting blades 7 Take in for service Grass not cut smoothly or cleanly 1 Dull blades 2 Mowing too fast for conditions 3 Grass is wet or bent over 4 Blade is bent 5 Tire pressure not equal 6 Deck is set at uneven heights 7...

Page 35: ...will be made without charge for parts and labor for the ﬁrst year Anything replaced under warranty becomes the property of GXi Parts replaced under warranty will be considered as part of the original product and any warranty on those parts will expire coincident with the original product warranty To Obtain Warranty Service You must take the BEAST product accessory replacement part apparel or the p...

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