Giant-Vac Giant-Mow M4815KAWV Assembly Instructions Manual Download

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

PARTS LIST

‘Giant-Mow’

Walk-Behind

Mower

48”

cut models

Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above

Models covered:

M4815KAWV

M4816BS-E

Summary of Contents for Giant-Mow M4815KAWV

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR S MANUAL PARTS LIST Giant Mow Walk Behind Mower 48 cut models Actual product may differ slightly from product pictured above Models covered M4815KAWV M4816BS E ...

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Page 3: ... your machine as they are solely responsible for such damage as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary Your new mower requires very little assembly Simply follow the instructions contained within this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit Before assembly please take a moment and record your model number and serial number below for future reference both numbers are located on...

Page 4: ...nclosed area Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light keeping away from holes and hidden hazards Be sure transmission is in neutral and cutting blades are disengaged before starting engine Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled equipment especially when backing up Walk don t run Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before an...

Page 5: ...ll children Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe unit operation Never allow children to operate the unit Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision EMISSIONS Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known in certain quantities to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive har...

Page 6: ...azardous operation equipment damage and voiding of manufacturer s warranty 3 unit assembly Note Please refer to Parts List for correct part identification and placement Parts list reference numbers are called out by sheet number followed by reference number s on that sheet 1 1 indicates Sheet 1 reference number 1 2 32 34 38 indicates Sheet 2 reference numbers 32 through 38 excluding 33 etc CASTER ...

Page 7: ... 2 1 with two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts 2 50 securing with flat washers lock washers and nuts 2 51 53 Leave hardware finger tight Remove 3 8 24 nylon lock nut and flat washer 2 45 47 from shift stud atop transmission 2 15 location A Remove 1 2 x 2 1 2 hex bolt three oillite washers and lock nut 2 42 44 from top rear of engine deck Insert same 1 2 bolt down through top forward hole in Shift lever 2 40 s...

Page 8: ...indicator panel hardware FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Install fuel tank mount brackets 2 63 right side shown onto engine deck using four 5 16 x hex bolts flat washers lock washers and nuts 2 64 67 Do not tighten Place rubber pads 2 68 on top of mount brackets Place fuel tank 2 69 on top of rubber pads Slip fuel tank straps 2 71 around ends of tank making sure bottom of straps slip under top ends of mounting...

Page 9: ...e assembly Attach control to under handle dash using two 8 32 x 1 2 machine screws lock washers and nuts Attach cable to left side of mower handle using metal cable clip Install push on plastic throttle handle knob 4 27 Adjust throttle cable for proper operation at carburetor end See throttle cable adjustment in the Maintenance section of this manual Install L shaped end of upper brake rod 4 11 fr...

Page 10: ...l lay loose end of positive cable 5 14 attached to solenoid on top of terminal and fasten with same bolt as previously removed Tighten securely Removing bolt from battery negative terminal making sure not to lose nut plate inside terminal lay loose end of ground cable 5 6 attached to left axle bearing top bolt on top of terminal and fasten with same bolt as previously removed Tighten securely Plac...

Page 11: ... oil and gasoline See engine manual for recommended oil and gasoline specifications Never check the engine while it is running or while you are smoking Check only when engine is cold All machines are shipped without oil or gasoline unless otherwise noted Be sure that fuel valve on tank is set to open position TO START ENGINE Set throttle control to Start position If your engine has a fuel prime bu...

Page 12: ...ation DO NOT OPERATE A DEFECTIVE UNIT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT Clear the entire work area of all debris that could cause damage to or become entangled in the unit Rocks and large branches can wedge themselves between the blades and deck causing engine seizure blade damage or personal injury If in doubt remove it Do not start unit until you are ready to begin mowing and promptly shut off ...

Page 13: ...o disengage simply flip the switch down into the disengage position Always be sure cutting blades are disengaged before stopping the mower Important safety note Power to the engine will be immediately cut if both of the safety handles Parts List Ref 4 20 are released while cutting blades are engaged This is an important safety feature do not attempt to defeat it Serious injury or death may result ...

Page 14: ...to neutral N lock both left and right brake thumb locks lift up on reverse lockout bar 2 58 and slide shifter lever into reverse R unlock thumb locks and slowly release brake levers NOTE Machine will reverse towards operator Use caution while using this feature If control is lost release grip on handles see note below Important safety note Power to the engine will be immediately cut if both of the...

Page 15: ...sult in a fire Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place Keep the unit and any fuel containers in locked storage to prevent children from playing and or tampering with them Do not store gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers in a basement or any closed area where heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present unless the fuel is completely drained from ...

Page 16: ...ections for positive contact repair or replace as necessary If condition persists contact dealer BLADE CUT POOR Replace blade Note See Cutting Blade Height Adjustment for proper spacer positioning when replacing blade BLADE BELT SLIPPING See Blade Belt Adjustment BLADE BELT VIBRATION See Blade Belt Adjustment or Blade Deck Pulley Alignment DRIVE BELTS SLIPPING Check spring tension on each drive id...

Page 17: ...above between the spindle and the blade bolt jam nut Combined with the axle adjustment set at the factory cutting height is set at approximately 2 1 2 Cutting blade height can be adjusted to between 1 3 4 and 3 1 4 by removing jam nut and repositioning washers Retighten jam nut to 60 ft lbs AXLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Your unit comes with a unique rapid adjust axle assembly for additional cutting heigh...

Page 18: ...to desired position replace washer and bridge pin NOTE After adjustment be sure mower stops completely and uniformly when brake handles are squeezed BLADE BELT ADJUSTMENT The belt tension is initially set at the factory However after first starting they will wear in and adjust We consequently recommend that you check the belt tension after one hour and then after the next 10 hours of operation the...

Page 19: ... ALIGNMENT Check initial alignment of each pulley with blade clutch pulley on engine shaft 2 11 with straight edge adjust as needed by loosening set screws in each pulley and raising or lowering pulley Retighten set screws to 150 in lbs when final adjustment is complete DRIVE PULLEY ALIGNMENT Check to see that drive pulleys are in line with side idler pulley and wheel drive pulley adjust as needed...

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Page 21: ... 1 2 54 GIANT VAC INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models BLADE DECK GROUP SHEET 1 OF 6 R0103 1 21 57 8 28 27 10 31 39 thru 37 C D 38 34 33 A A C D thru 55 52 51 45 44 B 38 56 35 40 41 42 43 46 49 48 47 59 58 60 5 7 6 50 53 See Engine Trans Group To Blade Clutch See Engine Trans Group ...

Page 22: ...4 1 flange bushing 13 31033 12 3 8 16 x 1 hex bolt 14 31034 12 3 8 flat washer 15 31008 12 3 8 lock washer 16 31009 12 3 8 16 hex nut 17 33117 2 Caster horn 18 33115 2 9 3 50 x 4 wheel tire assy 19 33116 2 5 8 11 x 5 hex bolt 20 31571 2 5 8 11 jam lock nut 21 31442 4 Caster height spacer 1 4 22 No Longer Used See Ref 23 23 31441 10 Caster height spacer 1 2 31588 2 Caster spacer set complete 1 side...

Page 23: ...t 45 31686 2 3 4 spacer bushing 46 36120 2 Deck idler pulley 47 31034 2 3 8 flat washer 48 31008 2 3 8 lock washer 49 31009 2 3 8 16 hex nut 50 31402 2 3 8 ball joint right hand thread 51 31008 2 3 8 lock washer 52 31568 2 3 8 24 jam nut 53 31568 2 3 8 24 jam nut 54 36226 2 Deck idler tension rod 55 31009 4 3 8 16 hex nut 56 36147 1 Blade belt 57 36160 1 Auxiliary blade belt 58 27424 1 Blade deck ...

Page 24: ...10 GIANT VAC INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models ENGINE TRANS GROUP SHEET 2 OF 6 R0103 1 To Ref 9 this sheet 28 35 24 25 26 1 2 8 30a 29 23 17 18 36 30 15 16 66 67 44 52 53 51 68 32 31 29 30 A 63 N 48 43 1 4 5 3 2 50 73 65 64 71 72 69 70 38 21 19 20 39 37 33 34 32 58 47 R 49 A to 61 62 54 45 60 59 57 56 42 40 41 55 30a ...

Page 25: ...ck washer 14 31732 1 7 16 20 x 2 1 2 socket head cap screw 15 33229 1 Transmission 16 37088 1 Transmission ball switch 17 31031 4 5 16 18 x 3 4 hex bolt 18 31003 4 5 16 lock washer 19 31314 1 9 woodruff key 20 36142 1 Transmission pulley 31439 1 5 16 18 x 1 4 socket set screw 21 31423 1 5 8 snap ring 22 36140 1 Transmission belt 23 31388 1 Trans idler bolt 24 31034 1 3 8 flat washer 25 31027 2 5 1...

Page 26: ...l blade engagement hole cover plate 55 31032 2 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolt 56 31027 2 5 16 flat washer 57 27420 1 Reverse lockout bracket 58 27421 1 Reverse lockout bar 59 31032 1 5 16 18 x 1 hex bolt 60 31436 1 5 16 18 lock nut 61 31003 2 5 16 lock washer 62 31004 2 5 16 18 nut 63 27410 1 Fuel tank mount right 27409 1 Fuel tank mount left 64 31031 4 5 16 18 x 3 4 hex bolt 65 31027 4 5 16 flat washer 66 ...

Page 27: ...INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models SIDE IDLER AXLE GROUP SHEET 3 OF 6 R0103 1 1 22 4 3 11 13 19 thru 16 10 9 7 6 5 8 17 A 18 15 14 12 37 23 27 26 25 24 20 28 A 21 36 34 39 43 42 See Engine Trans Group 33 32 31 See Handle Group 46 45 30 29 ...

Page 28: ...1027 2 5 16 flat washer 16 31382 2 2 bridge pin 17 31910 2 Rod fitting end unthreaded 18 31027 2 5 16 flat washer 19 31382 2 2 bridge pin 20 31896 2 5 16 18 wing nut w nylon insert 21 23255 1 Side idler plate left 23256 1 Side idler plate right 31613 2 Grease fitting 1 4 push in 22 31467 2 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 hex bolt 23 31417 2 1 2 id x 5 8 spacer 24 36156 2 Side idler pulley 25 31911 2 1 2 id x 3 8 s...

Page 29: ...E IDLER AXLE GROUP cont REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION 39 31009 2 3 8 16 hex nut 40 31088 2 5 16 18 x 3 hex bolt 41 31004 2 5 16 18 nut 42 31003 2 5 16 lock washer 43 31004 2 5 16 18 nut 44 31383 2 Rod fitting end trunion 45 31027 2 5 16 flat washer 46 31382 2 2 bridge pin ...

Page 30: ... 12 10 3 GIANT VAC INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models HANDLE GROUP SHEET 4 OF 6 R0103 1 See Engine Trans Group 18 4 6 5 See Side Idler Axle Group 28 1 24 23 22 21 16 29 25 30 26 INDAK IND AK 31 11 7 14 13 9 20 19 8 2 32 ...

Page 31: ... 2 1 4 spring washer 15 31098 2 1 4 20 lock nut 16 31890 2 5 16 fender washer 17 31381 2 1 bridge pin 18 23168 1 Safety switch rod 19 31693 2 3 8 id flange bushing 20 23167 1 Safety handle left 23166 1 Safety handle right 31439 2 5 16 18 x 1 4 socket set screw 21 31675 1 Handle safety switch 4 terminal 22 31100 2 3 16 pop rivet 23 31585 1 Safety switch spring 24 35016 1 Throttle control 46 15KAWV ...

Page 32: ...1 2 3 20 16 15 13 12 17 21 10 9 7 5 4 26 See Sheet 6 for Harness Wiring Scheme Safety Switch See Handle Group Ignition Switch See Handle Group See Handle Group 19 8 18 25 Blade Engage Switch See Handle Group 22 23 24 GIANT VAC INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models ELECTRICAL GROUP SHEET 5 OF 6 R0103 1 Blade Clutch See Engine Trans Group Engine See Engine Trans Group ...

Page 33: ...ive to solenoid 15 31013 2 1 4 lock washer 16 31030 2 1 4 20 hex nut 17 31803 2 Safety relay 18 31635 2 1 4 20 x 5 8 hex bolt 19 31806 1 1 4 star washer 20 31013 2 1 4 lock washer 21 31030 2 1 4 20 hex nut 22 31804 1 Wiring harness 15hp Kaw requires jumper wires see ref s 25 26 22 32134 1 Wiring Harness 16hp B S does not require jumper wires 31864 2 8 wire tie secures harness to handlebar 23 31913...

Page 34: ...ANT VAC INC PARTS LIST 5807 GIANT MOW 48 Cut Models HARNESS WIRING SCHEME SHEET 6 OF 6 R0103 1 1 4 ring terminal chassis ground bolts with Relay 1 to engine deck 5 terminal relay housing Relay 1 5 terminal relay housing Relay 2 5 terminal female housing Safety Switch 5 terminal female housing Ignition Switch 1 4 female Ignition ground terminal 90 deg 1 4 female Blade Engage Switch Middle terminal ...

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Page 36: ... warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty...

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