Great Dane GSKW1948S Using the Throttle, Using the Hourmeter, Using the Motion Control Levers

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OPERATING

Using the Throttle

Neutral Position

 

 

 

 

 

 

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•Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing.

•Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and warming the engine.

•Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any longer than necessary for cooldown after mowing.

Using the Hourmeter

NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. The hourmeter will continue to run with the key switch in the run position.

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•Hourmeter (A) shows number of hours the machine has been operated.

•Use hourmeter and SERVICE INTERVAL section to determine when machine needs service.

Using the Motion Control Levers

The functions of the motion control levers are:

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control levers and practice at half throttle until becoming proficient and comfortable with the operation of the machine.

Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.

•Steering.

•Acceleration.

•Deceleration.

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Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral position.

•Machine speed, motion and direction can be controlled when the engine is running and park brake is unlocked.

•Operator can exit the mower with the engine running when the park brake is locked and the PTO switch is disengaged.

Forward and Reverse Motion:

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:

•Carefully check the area around the machine.

•Disengage the mower before backing up.

1.Move throttle lever to the fast position.

2.Unlock park brake.

3.Push motion control levers forward to begin forward motion. The further forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel.

•Forward speed range: 0–14.8 km/h (0–9.2 mph)

4.Pull both motion control levers rearward at the same time to begin reverse motion.

•Reverse speed range: 0–6.4 km/h (0–4 mph)

5.To stop motion, move both motion control levers forward or rearward until the machine comes to a stop.

NOTE: The motion control linkages are adjustable. If adjustment is required, see Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in the SERVICE TRANSMISSION section.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Page Record Identification Numbers Product IdentificationIntroduction Special MessagesSafety Labels Understanding The Machine Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety SafetyParking Safely Using a Spark ArrestorRotating Blades are Dangerous Checking Mowing AreaAvoid High Pressure Fluids Protect ChildrenAvoid Tipping Keep Riders OffHandling Fuel Safely Maintenance and StorageTire Safety Prevent FiresOperator Station Controls Daily Operating ChecklistOperating Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted SurfacesMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting HeightMower Deck Controls Miscellaneous ControlsAdjusting Level Side-to-Side Leveling Mower DeckChecking Level Side-to-Side Checking Level Front-to-Rear Checking and Adjusting Cutting HeightTesting Neutral Switch Start Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp WheelsTesting PTO Switch Testing Park Brake SwitchEngage PTO Testing the Park BrakeUsing the PTO Testing Operator Presence SwitchUsing the Throttle Using the HourmeterUsing the Motion Control Levers Gentle Right Turn ForwardReverse Gentle Left TurnStarting Engine Engaging MowerStopping the Engine Mowing Travel Speeds Using Pump Free-Wheel ValvesTransporting Machine on a Trailer Mowing TipsService Intervals Service IntervalsService Lubrication Service Engine Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking Engine Oil LevelReplacing Fuel Filter Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and FanChecking Hydraulic Oil Level Service TransmissionService Transmission Hydraulic OilChecking Traction Drive Belt Cleaning Hydraulic Oil Pump Cooling FinsChecking and Replacing Pump Traction Drive Belt Removing Traction Drive BeltPicture Note Traction drive belt idler pulley bottom view Installing Traction Drive BeltChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Checking Motion Control LinkagesAdjusting Forward and Reverse Speeds Checking and Adjusting Transmission TrackingAdjusting Park Brake Service Steering & BrakesAdjust Neutral Switch Service Steering & BrakesService Mower Service MowerInstalling Mower Deck Drive Belt Checking for Bent Mower BladesReplace blades if defective. Never straighten or weld them Checking and Replacing Mower Blades Sharpening BladesReplacing Mower Blades Balancing Blades Service ElectricalService Electrical Service the Battery SafelyChecking the Battery Sealed Batteries Removing and Installing BatteryUsing Booster Battery Replacing Fuse Service MiscellaneousService Miscellaneous Using Proper FuelRemoving and Installing Rear Drive Wheels Removing and Installing Front Caster WheelsTightening Rear Drive Wheel Hardware Tire Size Pressure Cleaning and Repairing Plastic SurfacesChecking Tire Pressure Servicing Caster Wheel Roller BearingsUsing Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesSteering Electrical SystemMachine Park BrakeStorage StorageCheck Hydraulic Oil Level AssemblyAssembly Removing Machine From StorageSpecifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Getting Quality ServiceWiring Schematics Service Miscellaneous Kawasaki Wiring Schematics Service MiscellaneousHydraulic Schematics Service Miscellaneous 816 Main FRAME, Traction DECK, Console and OPC PlatformRef. No Description Qty Remarks Drive Controls and Linkage Included with new Hydrostatic Pump Park Brake Park Brake Hydrostatic Pump Drive and PTO Hydrostatic Pump Drive and PTO Hydrostatic Components Hydrostatic Components Hydraulic Schematic Left Hydrostatic Pump AssemblyPump Block Platform Components Fuel Tank and Lines Fuel Tank and Lines Kohler Engine and Related Components X6PMTX-S Kawasaki Engine and Related Components Kawasaki Engine and Related Components MX20146 Kohler Logic Schematic Kohler Logic SchematicKawasaki Logic BATTERY, Electrical Harness and Components Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Caster Wheels and Rear Wheels Caster Wheels and Rear Wheels Mower Deck Lift Linkage Mower Deck Lift Linkage 1011 295 Mower DeckChcs Mower Deck Spindles Mower Deck Spindles 2021 Labels and DecalsLabels and Decals

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