Great Dane GDB10029 manual Testing Operator Presence Safety Interlock System, Starting the Engine

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Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.

Testing Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park Brake Selector - Park Function

Stop the machine on a maximum 17° slope. Stop the engine and lock the park brake.

Result: Park brake must hold the machine stationary. If the machine moves more than 61cm (24 in.) in one hour, brakes need to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer.

Testing Operator Presence Safety Interlock System

1.Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into park brake position.

2.Move control levers to neutral position.

3.Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.

4.Start engine.

5.Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into drive position.

6.Do not depress operator presence levers.

7.Move speed control lever forward.

Result: Engine must shut off immediately.

Using the Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park Brake Selector

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may attempt to move or operate an unattended machine.

Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended.

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D C

B

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1. To engage park brake function, move transmission

drive/bypass/park brake selector lever (A) back firmly until it locks into park position (B).

2.To disengage park brake function, move control lever to the right and then forward, locking into bypass (C) or drive

(D) position.

Starting the Engine

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes

contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.

Move the vehicle to an outside area before running the engine.

Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.

•Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area.

•Allow fresh outside air into the work area to clear the exhaust fumes out.

1.Open the fuel shutoff valve.

2.Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into park position.

3.Engage neutral lock levers.

4.Move speed control lever to neutral position.

5.Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.

6.Move throttle lever to half-speed position and set choke (separate choke control models). Move throttle lever into choke position on models with choke incorporated into throttle lever.

7.Manual Start Engines Only: Turn key switch to run position. Pull recoil starter until the engine starts.

8.Electric Start Engines Only: Turn key switch to start position for no more than five seconds. Release key to the run position when engine starts.

•If the engine does not start, wait 10 seconds.

•Turn key to start position again for no more than 5 seconds.

•Repeat the procedure if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up and poor performance.

9.Let the engine run at half-speed position for several minutes to warm up before operating the machine. Reduce

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