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Table Of Contents 38
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- Contents
- Table of Contents
- Troubleshooting
- Bookmarks
Table of Contents
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General Information
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Warranty Registration
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To the New Owner
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Model and Serial Number
- Parts and Service
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Using this Manual
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What Is Covered by this Warranty
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Disclaimer of Warranty
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Safety Precautions
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Safety and Instruction Decals
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International Symbols
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Slope Guide
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Operation
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Safe Operating Practices
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Using a Ramp
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Slope Operation
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Control Panel
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Safety Start Interlock System
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Engine Starting
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Stopping the Engine
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Moving Mower with Stalled Engine
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Driving the Mower
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Operating Suggestions
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Mower Deck Operation
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Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
- Maintenance and Adjustments
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Safe Servicing Practices
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Torque Values
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Electrical System
- Hydraulic System
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Fuel System
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Engine Oil and Filter
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Mower Blade Maintenance
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Engine Air Filter
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General Engine Maintenance
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Mower Blade Removal
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Seat Adjustment
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Steering Control Lever Adjustment
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Troubleshooting
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Product Literature
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- 1 Parts and Service
- 2 Maintenance and Adjustments
- 3 Hydraulic System
- 4 Engine Oil and Filter
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Summary of Contents for BigDog R Series
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Page 2: General Information
These is completed and forwarded to BigDog™ Mowers at time of decals are not intended to be used in place of this manual but delivery. - Page 3 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Sec- tion 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 4: What Is Covered By This Warranty
BigDog™ mower, by repairing pose. However, if the BigDog™ mower is purchased as a con- or replacing part(s) with either new or used replace- sumer product, any implied warranty of merchantability or ment parts. - Page 5 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES ing to the subject matter of this agreement. No employee of In no case shall BigDog™ Mowers, be liable for any special, Excel Industries, Inc., or any other party is authorized to make incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of war- any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement.
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message trained in the proper use and should read the manuals intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operate, adjust, or service this machine. - Page 7 WARNING: steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Thrown objects! Inspect the machine and involve your BigDog™ Mowers dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. • Always maintain a safe distance from peo- • If pump belt fails, steering control will be lost. Refer to owner’s man- ple and pets when mowing.
- Page 8 Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: This structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn, or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. WARNING: Roll over! • Avoid crushing, use seat belt. •...
- Page 9 Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
- Page 10 Fast Slow Choke Mower blade engage/disengage switch Ignition switch - insert key Engine start position Before starting the engine: Read Owner’s Manual Disengage mower blades Place control levers in park brake position Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment. Read Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine.
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Page 11: International Symbols
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your mower, various international symbols have been used on instruments and controls. These symbols are depicted and described below. Hours Recorded Neutral Battery Engine Water Diesel Fuel Power Take-off Temperature (ON) Air Filter Glow Power Take-off... -
Page 12: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. - Page 13 602470_1009...
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Page 14: Operation
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely nec- This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and essary. Always look down and behind before and while throwing objects. -
Page 15: Using A Ramp
When on a ramp avoid sudden acceleration The BigDog™ mower is capable of operating horizon- tally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. When operat- Slope Operation... -
Page 16: Control Panel
other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. -
Page 17: Safety Start Interlock System
be damaged. D. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-1 & Fig. 3-2) — a three position switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to START position; release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to the RUN position. -
Page 18: Engine Starting
8. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing If the problem can not be located, contact your BigDog™ the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch. Mowers Dealer. - Page 19 A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt is Post available as an option for BigDog™ Mowers R Series mowers. When a ROPS is installed on a unit, do not remove the ROPS and seat belt. ROPS when used with seat belt is effective in reducing injuries during unit overturn accidents.
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Page 20: Driving The Mower
and the seat belt and seat belt mountings for possible damage, After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as Before operating the machine, replace all damaged parts. follows: IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to weld or straighten the To go forward, push steering control levers forward an equal ROPS. -
Page 21: Operating Suggestions
Blade sharpness in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the should be checked daily. machine and involve your BigDog™ Mowers dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to DANGER: Never work with blades while engine is operate. -
Page 22: Mower Deck Operation
mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut. During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass Three point turn blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season. Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the clippings. - Page 23 Anti-scalp wheels Fig. 3-12 Anti-scalp wheels are standard on BigDog™ Mowers R Series mowers. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough, uneven terrain. Anti-scalp...
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Page 24: Maintenance And Adjustments
Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of extra caution when servicing them. trash and clippings, which can cause engine fires and Use only genuine BigDog™ Mowers replacement parts hydraulic overheating as well as excessive belt wear. to ensure that original standards are maintained Clean up oil or fuel spillage. -
Page 25: Torque Values
Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal mower parts. Only pneumatic tires are approved for use on BigDog™ Mowers R Series mowers. Warranty claims will be denied on WARNING: Incorrect battery cable routing could any mower equipped with non-pneumatic tires. -
Page 26: Fuel System
Each transmission’s filter is located per Fig. 4-2. A standard are explosive. oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed. Use a BigDog™ Mowers approved filter element DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: only. • Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all ciga- Purging procedures must be followed after changing the oil rettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. -
Page 27: Engine Oil And Filter
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or 4. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing nipple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because the valve. -
Page 28: Mower Blade Maintenance
Block up Belts mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves when BigDog™ Mowers R series mowers have two belts. Inspect handling blades. Always check for blade damage if mower belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that... -
Page 29: Seat Adjustment
Warped Blade (Replace) Cutting plane Resharpening pattern Straight Blade Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Fig. 4-8 Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is Cutting edge easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Twisted Blade Edge (replace) Cutting Plane... - Page 30 Upper control lever Cap screw Lower control lever Fig. 4-11 602470_1009...
- Page 31 BigDog™ Mowers R Series Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig. 4-11 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 OR 300 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose...
- Page 32 BigDog™ Mowers R Series Maintenance Locator Chart Fig. 4-11 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4a. Engine Oil Drain Valve (Briggs & Stratton) 4b. Engine Oil Drain Valve (Kohler) 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7.
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Page 34: Troubleshooting
Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve The engine is pulley is Contact your BigDog™ damaged Mowers Dealer There is incorrect fuel in Drain the tank and replace the fuel system... -
Page 35: Product Literature
4. Drain fuel tank and run the engine until it stops from lack PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the BigDog™ Mowers R Series product manuals go online to www.bigdogmowers.com and click on the MANUALS button. - Page 36 INDEX PAGE PAGE Belts ........4-5 New season preparation .
