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54ZB, 62ZB 

 

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Beast

 Finish Mower 

Rev:  AUG2014 

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BEAST 

Operating Instructions 

Changing Cut Height 

Your mower is equipped with an easily  adjustable floating deck, which can be  
adjusted for cut heights of 1½ inches to 5 inches in ½-inch increments.  The deck height 
adjuster is located on the right side of the mower. 
 

How to Change the Cut Height 

 
1. Disengage 

blades. 

 

2.  Extend the deck height handle by pulling it up. 

 

3.  Pull the deck height handle to toward the seat and pivot back or forward to shift the 

deck up or down to the desired height. 

 

4.  Push the deck height handle away from the seat to lock it in the desired position. 

 

5.  After deck height is changed the lever should be pushed back down to its  

original position. 

 
Note: After mowing, remember to raise the deck to its highest position to avoid 
scraping or any other kind of damage to the blades or deck. 

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 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 Soft Start feature. The Soft Start feature 

gradually engages the blades to increase belt, clutch, and engine life. 

NEVER “slam” the blade on/off handle from off to on without pausing an 

adequate time in the Soft Start range. Doing so will cause excess wear 

to the belt, clutch and engine. 

WARNING 

Do not operate the mower with 
defective guards, shields, or 
without the safety devices securely 
in place. 

1.  When the mower is in position on the area to be mowed, move the 

throttle to its full speed. 

 

2.  SLOWLY push the blade control lever forward into the soft start 

range. 

 

3.  When the blades have reached full speed push the blade control lever 

fully into the on position. 

 

4.  Begin mowing as described on the previous page, always using safe/

comfortable speeds. 

 

5.  To stop the blades, pull the blade control lever back to the OFF position. 

WARNING 

Содержание 54ZB

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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