GB - 8

Tools required:

•socket wrench, 15/16"
•tire gauge

Unpack Unit

Remove unit and all other components from the shipping
container.

Install Handlebar

1. Remove nut securing handlebar to shaft.
2. Remove handlebar from shaft.
3. Place handlebar on shaft so handle grips are up
and angled toward front of unit.
4. Replace nut securing handlebar to shaft.

Prepare Seat

Remove and discard hair pin and clevis pin from back of
seat.

Check Tire Pressure

Check tire pressure and adjust. Adjust front tires to 12-15
PSI (82.8 - 103.4 kPa). Adjust rear tires to 20-25 PSI
(137.9 - 172.4 kPa).

Fill Engine Crankcase

The unit is shipped
without
oil in engine crankcase. Refer
to engine manual for proper oil type and crankcase
capacity.

Check Hydraulic Oil

See
Maintenance.

Fill Engine Fuel Tank

See
Filling Fuel Tank
in
Operation.

Charge Battery

See instructions for battery removal and charging in
Service and Adjustments
.

Install Deck

See deck Owner/Operator Manual.

Check Safety Interlock System

See
Maintenance.

Check Function of All Controls

Ensure unit runs and performs properly. Refer to
Operation
.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See Figure on page 2 for all Controls and Features
locations.

Safety Interlock System

PTO must not engage unless operator is sitting in seat.
Engine must not start unless PTO is disengaged and
direction control pedal is in neutral position.

Parking Brake Interlock System

Moving direction control pedal with parking brake
engaged will shut off engine.

Ignition Switch

The ignition switch is operated by a
removable key.
To start:
1. Insert the key.
2. Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
(1) position to the START (3) position.
The key will spring back to the RUN (2) position.
To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF (1) position.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand
Assembly, Fuel
and
Battery Safety
Rules
before proceeding.
WARNING:
Failure of safety interlock and
improper operation could result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING:
Failure of controls could result in
death or serious injury.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand
Operational, Fuel
and
Battery
Safety Rules
before proceeding.
CAUTION: Safety interlock system failure and
improper operation of unit can result in death or
serious injury. Test this system each time the
unit is operated. If this system does not function
as described, do not operate until repairs are
made.
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