Service transmission, Avoid fumes, Transmission oil – Great Dane Scamper HG GDB10025 User Manual

Page 19: Adjusting transmission tracking, Adjusting transmission neutral position, Removing and installing drive belt

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Service Transmission - 16

SERVICE TRANSMISSION

Service Transmission

Avoid Fumes

Transmission Oil

The Hydro-Gear transaxle units used in this machine are
designed to be maintenance free. If service is required,
contact a Great Dane dealer.

Adjusting Transmission Tracking

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)

2. Start and run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.

3. Move machine to an open area for operation.

4. Drive machine forward by pushing speed control lever
forward slowly.

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5. If machine does not drive in a straight line, turn tracking

adjustment knob (A) to compensate.

Adjusting Transmission Neutral Position

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)

2. Raise drive wheels off the ground, securely support the
machine and block caster wheels.

3. Move speed control lever to neutral position.

4. Start and run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature.

5. Observe wheel movement. Wheels should not rotate.

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6. Determine which drive motor is in need of adjustment.

7. Remove retaining clip, control rod and swivel from drive
arm (A).

8. Adjust accordingly by turning swivel up or down control
rod.

9. Install control rod, swivel and retaining clip in drive arm.

NOTE: If additional adjustment is needed, see your
Great Dane dealer.

Removing and Installing Drive Belt

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)

2. Remove mower deck belt guard.

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide and can cause
serious illness or death.

Move the vehicle to an outside area before
running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area
without adequate ventilation.

Connect a pipe extension to the engine

exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of
the area.

Allow fresh outside air into the work area to

clear the exhaust fumes out.

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Clear area of all

bystanders before performing this service
procedure.

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