® Heavy Duty Power Equipment Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. DO NOT RETURN THIS LAWN MOWER TO THE STORE! HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED HELP? call 24 hrs / 7-days a week help-line: [1] 800-393-0668 or go to www.DEKPowerUSA.
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Heavy Duty Power Equipment About the DEK Belt Drive Lawn Mower Manual 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Congratulations on the purchase of your new DEK commercial mower. We at GXi International are confident that this mower will provide you with the best performance, outstanding quality, and great durability when operated and maintained as directed in this manual. 1. This manual contains assembly, operating, safety, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting instructions.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Safety Information and Warnings This owner’s manual is considered a permanent part of the lawn mower and should remain with the lawn mower if resold. The information and specifications included in this publication were in effect at the time of approval for printing.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Safety Decals & Product Specifications 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX IMPORTANT! The mower belts are adjusted to ensure the blades stop turning within 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.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Control Panel Identification Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your DEK mower. We recommend that while going through this manual, you have your mower available for quick and easy access in order to orient yourself with the controls, maintenance, and orientation of different parts. Please read through the manual before operating.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Assembly Instructions Step 1: Front Wheel Assembly Note: some mowers may be shipped with the front wheels pre-assembled. A) Remove packaging materials surrounding the front wheels and remove the bolt threaded into the front wheel. Retain this bolt and washer for future use. B) Unscrew the fastener holding the bolt to the steel shipping rack. Set the nut and bolt aside. It will be re-used in the mower assembly process.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Assembly Instructions Step 2(a): Assembly Instructions for Mowers with Hydraulic Drive Systems (36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX) 1) Attach handle bars using the upper hole position setting if you are walking behind the mower (not using a ride-on Sulky). By using this hole position, the handle bars are several inches lower. Use the lower hole position if you are planning on using a ride-along sulky, raising the handle bar location by several inches.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Assembly Instructions Step 2(b): Assembly Instructions for Mowers with Belt Drive System (36B, 36BX) 1) Attach the handle bars using 2 bolts on each side of the fuel tank bracket. Select the desired hole locations to adjust for the handle bar height. For lower handle bars, use the top hole location as shown in the diagram.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Assembly Instructions Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly and Connections For 52” Models There are a total of 4 connections to connect the pre-wired handle bar assembly. Route the wire harness as shown on the adjacent photo and make the following connections: 1. The smaller, white, 2-pin connector is routed through a hole in the chassis and is connected to the blade activation safety switch 2-pin connector. 2.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Assembly Instructions Throttle cable clamp Step 4: Throttle and Choke Cable Connections On the 36” Honda powered models, there is one cable that functions as a throttle cable, a choke activation cable, and operates a kill switch. It is important that the cable be positioned correctly in the connector to permit all three functions. The throttle cable connector is located at the rear corner of the engine.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Operating Instructions Starting the Engine 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Going Forward (belt drive models): WARNING DANGER: DO NOT OPERATE THE ENGINE IN A CONFINED SPACE WHERE DANGEROUS CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN COLLECT. CARBON DIOXIDE IS ODORLESS, TASTELESS AND CAN BE FATAL. 1. With your hand (or your knee as you become more proficient), move the gear shift lever to the desired speed with at least one operator presence switch held down. “1” is slow 2.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX CAUTION Before attempting to use your DEK mower, please make sure you are familiar with all of the components and have read the manual. Operating the Mower (hydro drive models): Hydro bypass levers 1. Figure 5 Make sure the brake has been moved to the “OFF Position. (Figure 3) NOTE: The safety interlock system will prevent the engine from being started if the blade control lever is not in the “OFF” position Figure 3 2. 3.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Mowing and Floating Deck Instructions Changing the Height of Cut 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX 3. Raise or lower the deck until the hole in the height adjust bar (Figure 9A) aligns with the desired cut height hole on the height adjust bracket (Figure 9B). 4. Replace the height adjust pins into the desired cut height holes. All 4 height adjust pins must be set to the same desired cut height position.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment General Maintenance Fuel Maintenance WARNING The Importance of Maintenance Good maintenance is essential for your DEK lawn mower for upkeep of safety and quality. To help you properly care for your lawn mower, the following pages include a maintenance schedule, routine inspection procedures, and simple maintenance procedures using basic hand tools. Maintenance is the responsibility of the owner and must be performed regularly.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Lubrication Points 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX To assure proper lubrication on moving parts, it is recommended that you lubricate the following components with a high-quality EP2 high temperature based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than normal, the lubrication interval may be shorter than recommended. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment Service Adjustments WARNING 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Engine to Blade Belt Adjustment: DANGER: Before making any adjustments and/or servicing your lawn mower, make sure the lawn mower is on level ground, blades disengaged, key removed, and the engine off with the spark plug wire(s) removed from the spark plug(s) to prevent accidental contact.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Service Adjustments Engine to Transmission Belt Adjustment Safety System Adjustments (See Figure 18) Belt Drive System 1. The engine to transmission belt, located underneath the rear deck, should move 3/16” with 5 lbs. of pressure applied midway on the belt between the transmission pulley and the engine output shaft pulley. 2. To adjust the belt, loosen nut “A” on idler pulley “B”. 3.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Engine will not start 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Key is in the off position Insufficient fuel in the tank Air bubble in the fuel line Fuel valve in OFF position Choke not ON Choke linkage is out of adjustment Low engine oil Blade control is in the ON position Transmission is in gear (belt drive model).
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Mower will not move forward or reverse Solution 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Hydro—brake is ON Hydro—bypass levers are pulled out Belt drive—parking brakes are set Belt drive—transmission not engaged in a gear Belt drive—drive belt slipping Cannot move hydro mower when the engine is off 1. Hydro bypass not engaged 1. Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in the slots in the chassis (p.
Heavy Duty Power Equipment 36B, 36BX, 36H, 36HX, 52H, 52HX Limited Warranty & Service PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY: LENGTH OF WARRANTY:* (FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE) COMMERCIAL RENTAL NONCOMMERCIAL/ NONRENTAL Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Engine Transmission Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty 24 months 12 months 12 months Mower deck / spindles / wheels / pulleys / controls *LENGTH OF WARRANTY: Batt