Ransomes 36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-16HP KAW SIDE DISCHARGE SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER, 933308, 933309 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual

36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-16HP KAW SIDE DISCHARGE
SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER

Product code: 933308

36 HYDRO Z-CONTROL MID-16HP KAW REAR DISCHARGE
SELF PROPELLED WALK BEHIND MOWER

Product code: 933309

(Parts Manual: 4165606)

RJL 100 / February 2012

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive
harm.

Californie Proposition 65 Avertisse-

ment

Les échappements des moteurs diesel et
certains de leurs composés sont recon­nus par l’Etat de Californie pour être
cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts con­génitaux et d’autres dangers en matière de
reproduction.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

AVERTISSEMENT

L’émission du moteur de ce matériel
contient des produits chimiques que
l’Etat de Californie considère être
cancérigènes, provoquer des défauts
congénitaux et d’autres dangers en
matière de reproduction.

California Advertencia

de la Proposicion 65

El estado de California hace saber
que los gases de escape de los mo­tores diesel y algunos de sus com­ponentes producen cáncer, defectos
de nacimiento y otros daños en el
proceso de reproducción humana.

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65 Warning

Battery posts, terminals, wiring
insulation, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

ADVERTENCIA

El estado de California hace saber
que los gases de escape de este
producto contienen productos quÍmi­cos que producen cáncer, defectos
de nacimiento y otros daños en el
proceso de reproducción humana.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE

Thank you for purchasing this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product. You have purchased a world class mowing
product, one of the best designed and built anywhere.

This machine comes with an Operation and Safety Manual and a separate Setup, Parts and Maintenance Manual.
The useful life and good service you receive from this machine depends to a large extent on how well you read
and understand these manuals. Treat your machine properly, lubricate and adjust it as instructed, and it will give
you many years of reliable service.

Your safe use of this Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety
features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best
protection, study the manuals thoroughly. Learn the proper operation of all controls. Observe all safety precau­tions. Follow all instructions and warnings completely. Do not remove or defeat any safety features. Make sure
those who operate this machine are as well informed and careful in its use as you are.

See a Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. dealer for any service or parts needed. Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. service
ensures that you continue to receive the best results possible from Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. products. You
can trust Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. replacement parts because they are manufactured with the same high
precision and quality as the original parts.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. designs and builds its equipment to serve many years in a safe and productive man­ner. For longest life, use this machine only as directed in the manuals, keep it in good repair and follow safety
warnings and instructions. You'll always be glad you did.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

One Bob Cat Lane

Johnson Creek, WI 53038-0469

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................4

LABELS .........................................................................................................................................................5-7

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................................8-10

CONTROLS .............................................................................................................................................. 11, 12

MACHINE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................13-15

HEIGHT OF CUT .......................................................................................................................................16-18

BELT REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 19

ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................................20-23

SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................................................24-27

2006/42/EC These are the Original instructions veried by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.

08-2010

SAFETY

NOTICE !!!

Unauthorized modications may present extreme
safety hazards to operators and bystanders and
could also result in product damage.

Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against,

rejects and disclaims any modications, add-on

accessories or product alterations that are not
designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered,

modied or changed in any manner not specically

authorized after original manufacture–including the
addition of “after-market” accessories or component

parts not specically approved by Schiller Grounds

Care, Inc.–will result in the Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc. Warranty being voided.

Any and all liability for personal injury and/or
property damage caused by any unauthorized

modications, add-on accessories or products not

approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will be
considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or
company designing and/or making such changes.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will vigorously pursue
full indemnification and costs from any party
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture

modications and/or accessories should personal

injury and/or property damage result.

This symbol means:

ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!

Your safety and the safety of others is involved.

Signal word denitions:

The signal words below are used to identify levels
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this
manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and
the safety of others, read and follow the information
given with these signal words and/or the symbol
shown above.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices or property damage.

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in property damage.

MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on sales
literature, technical manuals and price lists.

SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only on
your mower. It contains the model number followed
consecutively by the serial number. Use this number
when ordering parts or seeking warranty information.

LABELS

Rotating Blades

- Stay clear of blades when engine is running.

- Stop engine and let blades stop before
removing grass collector or unclogging.

Blades Cut

- Amputation Hazard

- Keep hands and feet clear.

- Keep hands away from moving parts

Operation & Safety Manual

- Read and understand Operation & Safety Manual.

- Replace if lost or damaged.

Thrown Objects Hazard

- Keep area clear of people and pets.

- Remove objects blade may strike and throw.

- Stop blades to cross gravel ares.

- Do not operate without chute, mulcher or entire
grass collector in place.

Rotating Parts

- Cut/Crush /Entanglement hazard.

- Keep hands away from moving parts.

- Stop engine before servicing.

- Do not operate with cover removed.

Blade Bolt Installation

- Conical washer must be positioned as shown.

- See Operation & Safety manual for blade
changing instructions.

LABELS

Hydraulic Fluid

- Fill to bottom of ller neck.

- See Operation &

Safety manual for uid
specications.

Fuel Valve

- Turn clockwise to close (0).

- Turn counterclockwise to open
(I).

- Close before transporting to

prevent ooding.

High Pressure Fluid

- Leaks can penetrate
skin.

- Seek immediate
attention for oil
penetration injury.

- See Operation &
Safety manual for

procedures to nd

leaks and to service
hydraulic system.

Tire Ination

- Inate tires to 0.97 kg/cm2

[14lb/in2]

2000650
Batteries Produce Explosive Gases

- Keep sparks and ame away.

- Disconnect negative terminal rst.

- Reconnect negative terminal last.

Parking Brake

- Pull lever back to engage.

- Push lever forward to disengage.

Speed Control

- Use adjustment knob
to set maximum
forward speed.

- The further the
stop bar is pushed
forward, the faster
the maximum forward
speed.

- Speed can be
changed while

LABELS

Tire Ination

- Inate tires to

1 kg/cm2 [14psi]

Operation & Safety
Manual

- Read and under­stand Operation &
Safety Manual.

- Replace if lost or
damaged.

Service /Maintenance

- Stop engine.

- Remove key and
disconnect spark
plug wire.

- Consult Operation
& Safety manual for

procedures.

Slope Hazard

- Do not use on wet or
slippery slopes.

- Mow across slopes.

Thrown Objects

- Keep bystanders a
safe distance away.

- Remove objects on
ground blade may
strike

- Stop blades before
crossing gravel.

Refueling (Flammable
Liquids)

- Do not smoke.

- Stop engine.

- Do not spill fuel.

- Do not overll.

(Allow 25mm for fuel
expansion)

4120256

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Before using machine for the rst time, check engine
and hydraulic uid levels and lubricate all points.

TRAINING

a) Read the operator’s manual carefully. All rotary grass

cutters are potentially dangerous. No person should
operate the machine unless they are familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine.

b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.

c) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children, and pets.

d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible

for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.

PREPARATION

a) Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing

open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and

long trousers.
b) Wear hearing appropriate protection.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to

be used and remove all rocks, toys, wire or other debris

which may be picked up or thrown by the machine.

d) Petrol (gasoline) is highly ammable.
 Store petrol (gasoline) only in a container specically

designed for gasoline storage in a cool, dry place away

from sparks and open ame.

 When refueling or checking fuel level:
 Stop engine. Allow to cool.
 Refuel outdoors only.
 Do not smoke.
 Use a funnel. Do not overll. Clean up spills and

move machine away from spills before starting.

 Replace caps tightly on fuel containers & tanks

securely.

e) Replace faulty mufers.

f) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn

or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and

bolts.
g) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one

blade can cause other blades to rotate.
h) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive

clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine

(motor).
i) Never attempt to make adjustments while the engine

(motor) is running.

j) Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be

sure of your footing. Keep a rm hold on the handle

and walk, never run.

OPERATION

a) Do not operate the engine in a conned space where

dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

b) Mow only in daylight or in good articial light.

c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) With walk behind machines, mow across the slopes,

not up and down.

f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on

slopes.
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

mower towards you. Be sure the area behind is

clear.
i) Stop the blades if the mower has to be tilted for

transportation, when crossing surfaces other than

grass and when transporting the mower to and from

the area to be mowed.
j) Never operate the mower without proper guards,

plates, grass catcher or other safety protective devices

in place.
k) Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.
l) Disengage all blades and drive clutches before starting

the engine.
m) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully

according to instructions and with feet well away from

the blades.
n) Do not start the engine when standing in front of the

discharge chute.
o) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
p) Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine is

running.

q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to a

complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire:

 before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
 before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
 after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for

damage and have repairs made before restarting and
operating the mower.

 if mower starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off machine

immeadiately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble. Inspect the mower for damage and have
repairs made as needed before restarting.

r) Stop the engine (motor):

 whenever you leave the mower.
 before refuelling.

s) Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blades

come to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.

t) Reduce the throttle setting during engine (motor)

shut down and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of

mowing.
u) Go slow when using a trailing seat.
v) Keep washout ports and other mower-housing

service openings closed when mowing.
x) Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Throttle midway

between idle and highest possible engine speed.
y) Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready

to start mowing.
z) Do not carry passengers.

aa) Do not operate where ying debris may injure people

or damage property. Keep people and pets at a safe

distance.
ab) Do not use if there are any doubts about safety.
ac) Keep labels, guards and shields in place. Replace

operators manual if lost or damaged.
ad) Obey safety instructions. Failure to do so may cause

injury to yourself or others.
ae) Do not defeat interlocks. Check operation daily.
af) Do not allow children, unskilled or untrained persons

to operate machine.

ag) Do not operate machine while under the inuence

of drugs, alcohol, and any other condition of

impairment.
ah) Check blade clutch operation. Adjust or have any

problems repaired.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING ON SLOPES

USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES.

BEFORE OPERATING ON SLOPES, EVALUATE THE
RISKS INVOLVED.

 With walk behind machines, mow across slopes, not up

and down. With ride-on machines, mow up and down
slopes, not across, except for zero turn machines.
Zero turn machines should mow across slopes.

 Be alert to dips and rises which change the general

slope. Watch for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain
and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
Avoid ground conditions which will cause the machine
to slide.

 If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the

machines stability, operation on these slopes should
cease immediately.

 The ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes,

rests with the operator.

 Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution on

slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent tipping
and loss of control. Use extra caution when changing
direction on slopes.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION

Park the machine on level ground. Before leaving the
driving position, stop the engine, make sure all moving
parts are stationary and that the traction control levers are
in the neutral position. Apply parking brake.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

 Disconnect spark plug wire(s) before doing any

maintenance.

 Particular care must be taken when adjusting the

carburetor while the engine is running. Keep hands
and feet clear. Shut off PTO.

 When working underneath lifted parts or machines,

make sure adequate support is provided.

 Do not dismantle the machine without releasing or

restraining forces which can cause parts to move
suddenly.

 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

 Check the grass catcher frequently for wear and

deterioration.

 Replace parts if worn, damaged, or faulty. For best

results, always replace with parts recommended by
the manufacturer.

 Guards should only be removed by a qualied

technician for maintenance or service. Replace guards
when work is complete.

STORAGE

 Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an open

ame or spark.

 Allow the engine to cool before storing in any

enclosure.

 To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine, mufer,

battery compartment and gasoline storage area free
of grass, leaves or excessive grease.

 If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done

outdoors.

 Use only replacement parts supplied by the original

manufacturer.

FUEL

– Petrol (gasoline) and diesel

fuels are ammable; gasoline

vapors are explosive. Use
extra care when handling.

– Store only in containers spe-

cically designed for fuel.

– When refueling or checking fuel level:

- Stop the engine and allow to cool;

- Do not smoke;

- Refuel outdoors only;

- Use a funnel;

- Do not overll;

- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
until the spill is cleaned up and vapors have
cleared.

Sparks from static electricity can start res or cause

explosions. Flowing fuel can generate static
electricity. To prevent static electricity sparks:

– Do not ll containers in a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on the
ground away from the vehicle.

– When practical, remove gas powered equipment

from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If equipment must be refueled on the truck or trailer,
refuel from a portable container rather than a dis­penser nozzle.

– Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim

of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device

– Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.

WARNING

WARNING

BLADES

– Mower blades are sharp and

can cut. Use extra caution
when handling. Remove ob­structions with care. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves.

– Be aware that rotating one blade on multiblade

mowers can cause other blades to rotate.

– Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
– Keep other persons away from blades.

CONTROLS

PTO SWITCH (B)

- DO NOT START CUTTING BLADES UNTIL

READY TO START MOWING.

- DO NOT ENGAGE PTO AT FULL THROTTLE.

SET ENGINE SPEED MIDWAY BETWEEN HIGH
IDLE AND LOW IDLE FOR ENGAGEMENT.

- Disengage drive to cutting blades whenever you

stop or leave the operators position.

- Shut off engine and remove spark plug wire be­fore making adjustments or unplugging mower.

- The drive to the cutters is engaged when the
PTO switch is pulled up toward the operator (ON)
and disengaged by pushing the PTO switch back
down (OFF).

CONTROL LEVERS (A)

The control levers must be in the neutral position
and the blades must be off for the engine to start.
The control levers must be held in for PTO operation.
If the PTO switch is on, and the control levers are
released, the engine will kill.

The neutral detents in the control panel provide a
neutral position when there is no operator input.
To release: pull the control levers inward enough to
clear the detents.

The control levers have six functions:

1. To provide a neutral position to stop the machine
or to start the engine.

2. To engage the drive to wheels: gradually move
the control levers to the speed set by the speed
control and throttle.

3. To stop: release the levers.

4. To steer the unit: to steer the machine to the left,

reduce the drive to the L.H. wheel by pulling back
on the L.H. control lever. To steer to the right,
reduce the drive to the R.H. wheel by pulling back
on the R.H. control lever. Pulling a control lever

back past neutral will cause that wheel to back up.

5. To back up: pull the levers back equally past
neutral. This may be done any time
the engine is running, allowing instant forward/
reverse operation and zero turning with one wheel
driving forward and one wheel driving backward.
Releasing the control lever from reverse
automatically returns the machine to neutral.

6. To sense operator presence.

PARKING BRAKE (C)

Pull lever back to engage parking brake. Push lever
forward to disengage parking brake.

THROTTLE CONTROL (D)

By moving the throttle lever forward towards the
engine, the engine speed is increased until the
maximum governed rpm is obtained. By moving the
throttle lever fully back, the engine will Idle down.
An integrated choke is located after high idle.

SPEED ADJUSTMENT KNOB (E)

The speed adjustment knob on the side of the control
panel sets the maximum forward speed. The further
the stop bar (F) is moved forward, the faster the
maximum forward speed. Speed changes can be
made on the go.

KEYSWITCH (H)

Recoil models: Turn to right to allow engine to be
started. Turn key to left to stop engine.

Electric start models: Turn key to right and hold until
machine starts. When machine starts, let go of key
and it will return to run position. Turn key to left to
stop engine.

REVERSE ASSIST BRACKET (J)

Used to steady hands while backing up.

CONTROLS

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT TURNBUCKLE (L)

The tracking adjustment turnbuckle provides tracking
control to correct for any hydraulic circuit or linkage
differences from one side to the other.

To correct tracking:

1. Loosen wingnut X.

2. Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle Y to
the right to make the machine track to the right.

3. Rotate the tracking adjustment turnbuckle Y. to
the left to make the machine track to the left.

4 Tighten wingnut X.

MACHINE OPERATION

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE:

• Disengage cutterdeck drive.

• Traction levers are positively locked in neutral.

• Parking brake is on and speed selector is in neutral.

1. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary. Open the fuel valve under the fuel tank. Set the traction

levers in the neutral position and the PTO Switch to the off position. Shift the speed selector to neutral.

2. For cold starts, set the throttle lever to the full forward position to choke angine.

NOTE: For engines with combination choke/throttle controls, move throttle lever all the way forward to

choke position.

3. Turn the key to operate electric starter to start the engine.

4. As soon as the engine starts, gradually back the choke off from the choke position until the engine will

run with no choke at all.

OPERATING THE MACHINE

• Practice at slow engine and speed selector speeds with the blade control disengaged until completely

familiar with the controls.

• For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the full open position. By using the speed control lever

to speed up or slow down the machine during use, maximum control and cutting efciency can be

maintained.

• Using the machine at less than full throttle in heavy conditions will cause the engine to labor and result in

excessive wear.

• For maneuvering where the speed control lever does not give the required speed, partial throttle may be

used.

• Steering is controlled by the operation of the traction control levers. To steer the machine to the left,

reduce the drive to the L.H. wheel by pulling up the L.H. traction control lever. To steer to the right, reduce
the drive to the R.H. wheel by pulling up the R.H. traction control lever. Pulling a traction control lever up
past neutral will cause that wheel to back up.

• To change speeds, depress the operator present controls then move speed control levers to desired

speed.

FUEL TANK

PETROL (GASOLINE) IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!

 Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, regular unleaded petrol (gasoline).
 Do not use hi-test fuel.
 Do not smoke.
 Do not spill fuel.
 Fill outdoors.
 Do not overll. Fill to 25 mm below bottom of ller neck to allow room for expansion.
 USE A FUNNEL TO FILL FUEL TANK TO AVOID SPILLING.

MACHINE OPERATION

DRIVING THE MACHINE IN TRANSPORT

1. With the PTO switch disengaged, and the operator present controls depressed, move the speed selector
lever to give the required forward speed.

2. Release the traction lever locks and gradually engage both traction control levers together.

NOTE: Engaging only one traction lever will cause the machine to turn to one side. Squeezing one traction
lever past neutral will cause the machine to back up to one side.

CUTTING WITH THE MACHINE

1. Make sure the discharge chute is in position or a grass collector is correctly tted before starting to cut.

2. Depress the operator present controls.

3. Turn blades on with the PTO switch.

4. Do not start blades at full throttle. Use engine speed midway between high idle and low idle.

5. Move the speed selector lever to give the required cutting speed. Release the traction locks and gradually
engage both traction control levers together.

6. Operate so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. This will result in a more even
distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will be discharged away from

shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction, left hand turns,

until nished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice, the rst cut relatively high, the second cut to the de-

sired height.

• Use the left side of the mower for trimming on side discharge decks.

TO STOP THE MACHINE

1. Pull traction levers up to neutral.

2. Engage the traction lever locks in neutral position.

3. Disengage the cutterdeck with PTO switch.

4. Move speed control to neutral.

5. Close the throttle to slow the engine, turn engine off with the keyswitch.

NOTE: When the machine is transported by truck or trailer or left to stand unused, the fuel valve (under the

fuel tank) should be turned off. This avoids the possibility of ooding should any dirt get under the carburetor
oat needle. Leaving the fuel valve open can allow severe ooding which may ruin the engine by diluting the

oil.

PREVENT INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM THROWN OBJECTS

OR FROM CONTACT WITH THE BLADE

• Keep body parts away from blades.

• Stop engine and let blades stop before removing grass collector or unclogging.

• Keep area clear of people and pets.

• Remove objects blade may strike and throw.

• Stop blades to cross gravel areas.

• Do not operate without chute, mulcher or entire grass collector in place.

PUSHING THE MACHINE WITH THE ENGINE
STOPPED:

Open dump valve V on each pump by turning counter
clockwise two revolutions. Move the machine and
close dump valve V by turning clockwise until valve

is rmly seated.

MACHINE OPERATION

HEIGHT OF CUT

Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark
plug wire disconnected and mower drive disengaged.

FIXED CUTTERDECK HEIGHT OF CUT

The cutting height is determined by the position of
the blades in relation to the wheels. Variation to this
height may be made at THREE points. (See Height
of Cut Chart on Page 13 or Height of Cut decal lo­cated under belt cover to set desired cutting height.)

THE CASTER WHEELS

1. Remove the quick pin P from the top of the

caster wheel pivot spindle.

2. Place required spacers above or below

wheel support bracket and replace the quick
pin P.

CUTTERDECK BLADE SPINDLES

NOTE: See MAINTENANCE section of the Setup,

Parts & Maintenance manual for blade removal and
replacement procedures.

1. Remove belt cover.

2. Remove nut N from the top of the cutter spindle
bolt.

3. Withdraw the cutterdeck spindle bolt (from
bottom) complete with washer, blade and

spacers

4. Place the required number of spacers (no more
than 2) on the cutterdeck spindle bolt below the
cutterdeck, between blade and spindle shaft.

5. Fit any excess spacers on the cutterdeck spindle
bolt above the deck, between the conical washer
and the nut. Replace nut and tighten to 95 Nm.

SETTING CUTTERDECK HEIGHT
CUTTERDECK POSITION

.

1. Support rear of power unit.

2. Place blocks under both outside edges of cutter-

deck at B. See Block chart below.

3. Remove (2) upper deck mounting bolts C.

4. Loosen (2) lower deck mounting bolts D several

turns. Loosen enough to allow easy movement
of the rear of cutterdeck. Allow deck to set down
on blocks or if deck is being raised, allow the

front casters to sit on the oor.

5. Reinstall upper deck mounting bolts C according

to the chart for the cut height desired.

HEIGHT OF CUT

6. Tighten all bolts and reinstall belt cover.

7. Remove rear support and blocks under the deck.

8. Your side discharge mower will give you the best

cut if the very tip of the front blade is 1/8" to 1/4"
lower then the rear of the rear blade

CUTTING HEIGHT HOLE POSITION ON EN-

GINE DECK*

1.375" - 1.625"

(34.9mm-41.3mm)

1.875"-2.375"

(47.6mm-60.3mm)

2.625"-3.125"

(66.7mm-79.4mm)

3.375"-3.875"

(85.7mm-98.4mm)

4.125"-4.625"

(104.8mm-117.5mm)

*Position 1 is the highest hole on the engine deck.

BLOCK HEIGHT AT REAR

OF DECK (B)

5 1.25" (31.7mm)

4 2.00" (50.8mm)

3 2.75" (69.8mm)

2 3.50" (88.9mm)

1 4.25" (107.9mm)

HEIGHT OF CUT

NOTE: Make all adjustments with the engine shut off, spark plug wire disconnected and mower drive
disengaged.

Speed Control Bar

The speed control bar F is held by friction pads. If
the setting will not hold, tighten knob E to increase
friction on speed control bar F.

PARKING BRAKE - Apply parking brakes and open
the bypass valves on the hydraulic pumps. Try to
push the machine forward. If wheels rotate, adjust
brakes as follows.

TO ADJUST:

1. Remove the hairpin cotter A from the brake rod
at the brake lever C as shown.

2. Slide the brake rod out of the brake lever and
turn the rod in or out of the brake swivel B as
needed.

NOTE: The brake should initially be adjusted so

that the brake rod extends through swivel
B 1-1/4" as shown. If more brake pressure is
required adjust as necessary.

3. Reassemble brake rod to the brake lever using
hairpin A removed in Step 1.

4. Apply parking brakes and try to push the machine
forward. If wheels rotate, readjust brakes.

5. Close bypass valves on the hydraulic pumps.

PTO BELT

1. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" (9mm) ratchet or
breaker bar and remove belt.

CUTTERDECK BELT

BELT REPLACEMENT

1. Remove PTO belt.

2. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" (9mm) ratchet or
breaker bar and remove belt.

3. Replace in the reverse order.

PUMP-DRIVE BELT

1. Remove PTO belt from the engine clutch.

2. Disconnect the clutch wire harness.

3. Unbolt clutch bracket from clutch and rotate the
clutch to allow enough clearance to remove the
clutch bracket.

4. Rotate idler arm using a 3/8" (9mm) ratchet or
breaker bar inserted into the square hole in the
idler arm.

5. Remove pump drive belt.

6. Replace by following steps in reverse order.

View under engine deck

ADJUSTMENTS

TRACKING WIDTH ADJUSTMENT

The tracking width originally set from the factory
can be increased an additional 83 mm overall by
performing the following steps.

1. Loosen wheel lug nuts on both drive tires.

2. Raise rear of unit so that drive tires are off the
ground. Support the unit with jack stands.

3. Remove wheel lug nuts and wheels. Reattach
wheels with the tires rotated so the wheel offset
is the opposite of when they were previously
installed.

4. Lower machine off of the jack stands and torque
wheel lug nuts to 115 Nm.

TIRE PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

Tire pressures should be maintained at 14 psi (1.0
kg/cm²).

ADJUSTMENTS

TRACTION DRIVE HYDROSTAT ADJUSTMENTS: The following adjustments must be done in order.

STEP 1 - Set Neutral

Neutral is set at the factory. If it should require
adjustment, raise the wheels off the ground by setting
the machine on jackstands or blocks. Disconnect
the control rod A at each pump end. Loosen bolt
S securing the neutral plate eccentric shaft just
enough to turn the shaft. Start the engine and run
at low speed. Turn eccentric shaft T to raise or
lower the point at which the follower bearing is held
in the center of the “V” until the wheels stop turning.
Tighten the eccentric shaft bolt. Increase the throttle
setting and check the adjustment. Readjust if
necessary. Shut the engine off before proceeding to
step 2.

STEP 2 - Adjust Control Rods

First adjust neutral, as outlined in Step 1. Set control
levers to neutral. Adjust swivels B on lower ends of
control rods A so they just go into the holes on the
pump arm control plates.

After adjusting swivel B on left side, tighten jam nut
C.

ADJUSTMENTS

CONTROL LEVERS

The control levers are controlled by spring tension,
and require no adjustment.

HANDLE BAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

To adjust handle bar height: Remove swivel B at
each pump control arm and the parking brake rod.
Remove bolts G and loosen bolts E on each side of
handlebars. Raise or lower as required. Reposition
upper handle and reinsert bolts at location G into
appropriate hole in lower handle and tighten.
Readjust control rods and swivels and reinstall.
Readjust parking brake and rod.

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER UNITS

CONTROLS:

Throttle, PTO switch, speed selector knob, key
switch, operator present,control levers
(1 per wheel), parking brake.

GROUND SPEED:

0-5.2 mph Forward
0-1.7 mph Reverse

DRIVE TIRES:
16 x 7.50 Turf Saver

BRAKES:
Hydrostat provides dynamic braking
Parking brake: Mechanical on tire surface

TRANSMISSION DRIVE SYSTEM:
Belt from engine to hydrostat input shafts, hydrostatic
drive to wheels.

TURNING RADIUS:
0"

CUTTERDECKS

CONSTRUCTION:

7 gauge steel deck welded single unit, bafed for
high velocity air ow, large discharge opening with
chute guard deector.

SPINDLES:
1" spindle shaft on maintenance free sealed ball
bearings in precision
machined housing.

CASTERS:
9 x 3.50-4 solid foam.

HEIGHT OF CUT:

adjustable from 1-3/8" to 4-5/8" (3.5-11.7 cm)

BLADE DRIVE:
industrial B section heavy duty v-belt drive (not
twisted) from crankshaft to
cutterdeck with 5" steel idlers on sealed ball bear­ings. pto switch on control panel controls engage­ment of blades..

HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR CAPACITY:

1.2 Gallons (4.5l)

POWER STEERING:

Independently controlled drive wheels.

WEIGHT:

933308......602 LBS (273KG)

933309......592 LBS (269KG)

ENGINE:

Kawasaki FH480V V-Twin

STARTER:

On/Off Switch

GOVERNOR:

2850 RPM, No Load

BLADE MATERIAL:
1566 alloy steel, austempered and heat treated.

CUTTING WIDTH:
36" (91.4cm)

ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE

METAL EASY DUMP GRASSCATCHER
ECO-PLATE

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The Undersigned Manufacturer:
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
One Bob-Cat Lane
Johnson Creek, WI 53038

Authorized Representative:
Earlsmere Limited
Unit 18 Valley Road
Station Road Industrial Estate
Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 OBS UK

Notied Body:

AV Technology Ltd
AVTECH House, Arkle Avenue
Stanley Green Trading Estate
Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3RWUK

Declare that the machine described below:

Make & Type: ..................................................BobCat, Hydro Midsize,Zero Turn, Self Propelled

Category: ........................................................ Lawnmower, Walkbehind, Rear Discharge

Series: ............................................................933308

Engine: ...........................................................Kawasaki, FH480V-AS00

Speed: ............................................................ 2850 R.P.M

Net Installed Power ........................................11.9 KW (16HP)

Operation Width: ............................................914mm (36”)

Declare that the machine described below:

Make & Type: ..................................................BobCat, Hydro Midsize,Zero Turn, Self Propelled

Category: ........................................................ Lawnmower, Walkbehind, Side Discharge

Series: ............................................................933309

Engine: ...........................................................Kawasaki, FH480V-AS00

Speed: ............................................................ 2850 R.P.M

Net Installed Power ........................................11.9 KW (16HP)

Operation Width: ............................................914mm (36”)

Chuck Clark
Director of Operations
Date: 24th August, 2010

Jim White
Managing Director
Date: 24th August, 2010

4165724 REV A

Complies with the provisions of the following European Directives and Amendments and the Regulations transposing it
into national law:

Machinery Directive ........................................ ..........................2006/42/EC

EMC Directive ..........................................................................2004/108/EC

Noise in the Environment Directive ..........................................2000/14/EC - Annex VI Procedure 2

Vibration Directive ....................................................................2002/44EC

Non Road Emissions ...................................... ..........................2002/88/EC

Pedestrian Controlled lawnmowers ................ ..........................EN836

Sound: Sound levels were determined in accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC and standards EN13684
and ISO 11094.

Measured Sound power level: ............ Model 933308 & 933309…… 100 dB

Guaranteed Sound power level: ......... Model 933308 & 933309……..100 dB

Sound Pressure: ....Model 933308 & 933309……….85 dB

Vibration:
Hand/arm vibration was measured at the right and left operator handles per ISO 5349-1-2001 and ISO 5349-2-2001.
Vibration is given as the vector sum of acceleration in the x, y and z axes. Only the highest of the left and right
readings is given.
Guaranteed Vibration level …………3.77 m/s2

Intended Use and Limits: this machine is for use cutting grass on normally maintained grass covered areas as a
walk-behind lawnmower. Loss of control may result on steep slopes. Before operating on a slope, evaluate the risks
involved.

Ransomes Jacobsen Limited
West Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich,
England, I P3 9T T
English Company Registration No. 1070731
www.ransomesjacobsen.com

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