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GENERAL INFORMATION
BigDog
®
Mowers Service Program
This manual is part of a service package for the BigDog
®
Alpha mowers. Use of this manual in conjunction with other
BigDog
®
mower and component manuals will provide the infor-
mation necessary to service and maintain the BigDog
®
Alpha
mower.
This General Service Manual is a service guide for use by
Service Technicians. It provides the necessary information
needed to perform normal maintenance requirements on these
units.
The Parts Manual provides a complete parts listing for the
unit. Use this manual when ordering parts.
The Operator's Manual provides fundamental operational
information and operational safety that is needed when operat-
ing the mower.
The component manuals are furnished by the various manu-
facturers to be used for the troubleshooting and servicing of
their components.
Maintenance Introduction
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for downtime or
premature failure. The following pages contain suggested main-
tenance information and schedules which the operator/mechanic
should follow on a routine basis.
Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a
problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or
damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while per-
forming scheduled maintenance service. Correcting the problem
as quickly as possible is the best insurance.
Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt, especially
in the engine compartment and under the seat platform areas;
minute dust particles are abrasive to close-tolerance engine and
hydraulic assemblies.
Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string
tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build-up
of grass clippings and dirt, especially when grass is wet or has
high moisture content. This build-up will harden, restricting
blade and air movement and will probably show a lesser quality
of cut. Therefore it should be removed routinely.
To do this it will be necessary to raise and block the deck,
using jack stands or blocks, in the full up position and scrape the
build-up from underneath.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel.
Consult your BigDog
®
Mowers service center when assistance
is needed.
Information included in this manual was current at the time of
printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your
machine to vary slightly in detail. BigDog
®
Mowers reserves the
right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary,
without notification. If a change has been made to your machine
which is not reflected in this service manual contact the Cus-
tomer Service Department at BigDog
®
Mowers for additional
information.
Warranty
Warranty repair must be performed by a BigDog
®
Mowers
Authorized Dealer before warranty credit can be allowed. Work
performed by anyone other than an Authorized Dealer will
invalidate the warranty claim and warranty credit will not be
approved.
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