FINISH MOWER by Owner’s Manual This manual contains important safety instructions for the gasoline engine powered lawnmower models: 36FB, 54FB, 36FDB READ SAFETY WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. SAVE THIS MANUAL. Need Help? Parts, Service and Technical Assistance call: 1-919-550-3221 www.brushbeast.
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TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Contents Safety Information and Warnings ......................................................................... 1 Operation Safety Precautions ...............................................................................2 Safety Decals ............................................................................................................3 Product Specifications ...........................................................................................
TURF BEAST Safety Information and Warnings 36FB, 54FB Safety Information Mower Inspection TURF BEAST lawn mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated according to instructions. Read and understand this owner’s manual before operating your lawn mower. For your safety, inspect the lawn mower before each use.
TURF BEAST Operation Safety Precautions 36FB, 54FB 9. Never operate the mower with defective guards or shields, or without the safety devices securely mounted in place. 10. Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower during operation. 11. Do not change the governor settings or over speed the engine. 12. Always stop the engine when you leave the mower, even for a moment. 13.
TURF BEAST Safety Decals 36FB, 54FB Safety Decal Identification The labels shown below are located on your mower to warn you of potential hazards and provide you with important safety information. If these decals become difficult to read or are missing from the mower, please contact GXi Parts & Service, LLC at 1-919-550-3221 or www.brushbeast.com for a replacement.
TURF BEAST Product Specifications 36FB, 54FB Models Feature 36FB 54FB Product Type Commercial, 0-turn Commercial, 0-turn Cutting Width 36-inch 54-inch Engine See engine manufacturer’s engine manual See engine manufacturer’s engine manual Engine Start Electric Electric Transmission Type Dual hydrostatic Dual hydrostatic Transmission Mfg Peerless Peerless Mower Speeds Infinitely variable Infinitely variable Deck Type Floating, quick change Floating, quick change Cutting Height 1
TURF BEAST Control Panel and Lawn Mower Components 36FB, 54FB Throughout this manual, instructions are given on the operation of your TURF BEAST 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. Control Panel Below, you will find a diagram of the control panel.
TURF BEAST 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. C. Remove the mower from the steel shipping rack. D.
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 2: Mower Assembly Instructions A. Attach handle bars using the upper hole position setting. Using this hole position sets the handle bars several inches lower. Use the lower hole position raising the handle bar location by several inches for comfort, if necessary. These hole positions can also be used for adjusting the handle bar location for operators of different heights and arm lengths. Select the height that is most comfortable for you. B.
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 3: Wire Harness Assembly and Connections The pre-wired handle bar assembly has a total of four (4) connections. Route the wire harness as shown in the top right photo and make the following connections indentified by number in the other photos: 1. Route the smaller, white, 2-pin connector through a hole in the chassis and connect it to the blade activation safety switch 2-pin connector. 2.
TURF BEAST Assembly Instructions 36FB, 54FB Step 5: Fuel tank connections Locate the fuel tank on the fuel tank bracket with the recessed area pointing toward the rear so any spills drain away from the engine. Align the fuel valve in the center of the clearance hole. Place the fuel tank straps into position, wrapping them around the tank and the bracket. Battery pan Once the fuel tank and straps are in place, securely tighten the straps using the bolts provided.
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions Starting the Engine Operating the Mower 1. Make sure the brake has been moved to the OFF Position. 2. Push down and hold the operator presence control levers on the handle bar with both hands. 3. The forward and reverse levers are spring loaded to the neutral position. ver rse le Reve 4. To drive the mower Operator presence forward, slide both control lever hands slightly back on Forward lever the handle bar and gently squeeze the forward levers toward the handle bar.
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB Disengaging Hydrostatic Drive Units Return to Neutral Before physically moving the mower when the engine is NOT running, the hydrostatic drive units need to be disengaged into free-wheel mode. If the mower creeps or will not stop as desired when the handles are in neutral position, adjustments are necessary. CAUTION: Be sure the engine is OFF before you open the hydro access panel. 1. Remove the bolts to access hydro panel.
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Mowing WARNING WARNING! Thoroughly inspect the area where you plan to use the mower. Look for items such as stones, sticks , wire, and other foreign objects. If struck by the mower, these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead to serious injury or death. Clear area of all debris. Keep people and pets at a safe distance. WARNING WARNING! Do not operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or without the safety devices securely in place. 1.
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions Changing the Height of Cut 36FB, 54FB 3. Raise or lower the deck until the hole in the height adjust bar aligns with the desired cut height hole on the height adjust bracket. Your mower is equipped with an easily-adjustable floating deck, which can be adjusted for cut heights of 1½ inches to 4½ inches in ½-inch increments. 4. Replace the height adjust pins into the desired cut height holes.
TURF BEAST Operating Instructions 36FB, 54FB 1. Engage the blade handle (make certain the engine cannot start) to pull the brakes off of the pulleys. 2. Remove the pulley guard from the deck. 3. Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. Make certain that no metal has been touching the pulleys. 4. The brake pad material should be approximately 1/8-inch thick. Replace the brakes if the material is less than 1/16-inch thick. Note: Replacing both brakes is recommended if replacement of one brake is required.
TURF BEAST General Maintenance 36FB, 54FB Fuel The Importance of Maintenance Regular maintenance is essential to ensure your mower continues to deliver safe and high-quality performance. DANGER DANGER: Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. Do not add fuel while the engine is running or is hot. Keep open flames, sparks, and heat away from the fuel and store fuel in containers specifically designed for that purpose. Add fuel outdoors only and if the fuel is spilled, do not start the engine.
TURF BEAST 36FB, 54FB Maintenance Schedule Time Interval Item Break-in (first 5 hrs) Procedure Every 8 hrs Every 40 hrs Every 100 hrs Every 200 hrs (daily) (weekly) (Bi-weekly) (monthly) Belts Inspect (adjust if needed) Blades Inspect and Sharpen X Engine Air Filter Inspect (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Cooling Areas Clean (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X X X Check (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Oil Change (see Engine Owner’s Manual) X Engine Oil Filter Change (see Engine
TURF BEAST Service Adjustments 36FB, 54FB DANGER 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.
TURF BEAST Service Adjustments Engine-to-Hydrostatic Drives Belt Adjustment 36FB, 54FB Safety System Adjustments 1. The engine-to-hydrostatic drives belt is located underneath the rear deck. The belt should move approximately 5/16-inch to 3/4-inch with three (3) to five (5) pounds of pressure applied to the belt midway between the transmission pulley and the engine output shaft pulley. When installing a new belt, the tension should be higher than the running tension.
TURF BEAST Lubrication Points 36FB, 54FB To ensure proper lubrication of moving parts, GXi recommends that you lubricate the following components with a highquality, EP2 high-temperature-based grease or equivalent. Should the conditions of operation be more severe than normal, the lubrication interval may need to be shortened. GTR/OPE grease is the recommended lubricant. 3.
TURF BEAST Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Solution Engine will not start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
TURF BEAST Troubleshooting 36FB, 54FB Problem Possible Causes Solution Mower will not move forward or reverse 1. Brake ON 2. Bypass levers pulled out 1. Release brake on control panel 2. Ensure bypass pins are retracted Cannot move mower when the engine is off 1. Bypass not engaged 1. Pull left and right bypass pins and set them in slots in the chassis (p. 11) Engine is overheating 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
TURF BEAST Limited Warranty & Service 36FB, 54FB Length of Warranty: *(from the date of original retail purchase) Products Covered by this Warranty Residential Commercial Rental Engine Transmission Mower frame Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty Lifetime (original owner only) Manufacturer’s warranty Manufacturer’s warranty 90 days Belts, Tires, Battery Attachments 90 days 1 yr limited 90 days 1 yr limited
