Great Dane GBKH2761S, GBKW2552S, GBKH2752S Forward, Reverse, Gentle Left Turn, Gentle Right Turn

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OPERATING

Forward and Reverse Motion:

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders can be injured or killed by moving machine and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:•

•Carefully check area around machine.

•Disengage mower before backing up.

1.Move throttle lever to the full-throttle position.

2.Unlock the park brake.

3.Optional “over the lap” levers: Move both motion control levers from the neutral lock position inward to the neutral position.

4.Push the control levers forward to begin forward motion.

•The farther forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel.

•Forward speed range: 0-14 km/h (0-9 mph).

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

• Reverse speed range: 0-6 km/h (0-4 mph).

6.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.

Forward:

• Push both motion control levers forward at the same time.

Reverse:

• Pull both control levers past center rearward at the same time.

Gentle Left Turn:

• Push right control lever farther forward than the left control lever.

Gentle Right Turn:

• Push left control lever farther forward than the right control lever.

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Contents

OPERATOR’S Manual Page Product Identification IntroductionIntroduction Understanding The Machine Safety Labels Safety LabelsSafety Labels Safety Labels Avoid Crushing Safety SafetyRotating Blades are Dangerous Using a Spark ArrestorChecking Mowing Area Parking Safely Keep Rops Installed Properly Protect ChildrenAvoid Tipping Use Seat Belt ProperlyMaintenance and Storage Keep Riders OffAvoid High Pressure Fluids Driving Safely on Public RoadsHandling Fuel Safely Tire SafetyPrevent Fires Daily Operating Checklist OperatingOperating Handling Waste Product and ChemicalsOperator Station Controls Miscellaneous ControlsMounting and Dismounting Machine Safely Raising and Lowering Operator SeatRaising and Lowering Rops Adjusting SeatUsing Seat Belt Adjusting Mower Deck Cutting Height Adjusting Mower Deck Anti-Scalp Wheels Testing Safety Systems Testing PTO Switch Testing Park Brake Switch Testing Neutral Start SwitchTesting Seat Switch Testing the Park BrakeUsing the Park Brake ProcedureUsing the Key Switch Using the PTOUsing the Throttle Lever Using the HourmeterUsing the Choke Using the Motion Control LeversEngage Choke Disengage ChokeForward ReverseGentle Left Turn Gentle Right TurnSharp Right Turn Starting the EngineSharp Left Turn Engaging Mower Stopping the EngineTransporting Machine Mowing TipsService Intervals Service IntervalsService Lubrication Service LubricationGrease Spray LubricantService Engine Service EngineEngine Warranty Maintenance Statement Avoid FumesOil Capacity With Filter Dry Checking Engine Oil LevelChanging Engine Oil and Filter Cleaning Engine Air Intake Screen and Fan Checking and Cleaning Air Filter ElementsAdjusting Carburetor Replacing Fuel FilterService Transmission Service TransmissionHydraulic Oil Checking Hydraulic Oil LevelChecking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages Cleaning Hydraulic Pump Cooling FinsRemoving and Installing Traction Drive Belt Check Maximum Speed Drift Neutral Creep AdjustmentMaximum Speed Drift Adjustment Service Transmission Hydraulic System Hose Routing Hydraulic System Schematic Service Steering & BrakesService Steering & Brakes Removing and Installing Front Caster Wheels Adjusting Front Caster Spindle BearingInstalling Servicing Front Caster Wheel Roller Bearings ChariotCheck Alignment Height Adjustment ProcedureServicing Caster Spindle Bearings Service Mower Service MowerAdjusting Park Brake Removing and Installing Mower Deck Foot PlateRemoving and Installing Mower Deck Belt Shields Leveling Mower DeckChecking Level Front-to-Rear Adjusting Level Side-to-SidePicture Note Discharge chute raised for photo clarity Checking and Adjusting Mower Deck Drive Belt Tension Checking and Adjusting Cutting HeightAdjusting Deck Lift Assist Spring Tension Removing and Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt Checking and Replacing Mower BladesSharpening Blades Balancing BladesReplacing Mower Spindle Bearings Replacing Mower BladesService Electrical Service ElectricalService the Battery Safely Removing and Installing the BatteryCleaning Battery and Terminals Using Booster BatteryReplacing Fuse Burnishing the PTO ClutchWiring Schematic Service Miscellaneous Service MiscellaneousTroubleshooting TroubleshootingCleaning and Repairing Plastic Surfaces Cleaning and Repairing Metal SurfacesCheck EngineElectrical System Machine Park BrakeSteering Mower DeckStorage AssemblyStorage Assembly Install Motion Control LeversInstall Seat Check Fluid LevelsInstall Rops Specifications SpecificationsGetting Quality Service Getting Quality ServiceEngine and Related Components Kawasaki Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Engine and Related Components Kohler 27 HP Hose OIL Drain Fuel Delivery System Components Over the LAP Control Assembly Electrical and Related Components Fuse Console and Control Assembly Console Hydrostatic Drive System Components Ref.No Description Qty Remarks Traction Drive and Brakes Pivot Hydraulic Schematic Seat Components Frame Assembly Frame Front Caster Assembly Yoke Caster Rops TCA16051Page Spindle Assembly Ref. No Description Qty Remarks Deck Lift Assembly Bearing CAP 52 Cutting Deck Mower Deck Cutting Deck GDA10077 Labels Cutting Deck Labels Labels