OPERATING
Testing Park Brake Safety Switch
1.Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
2.Move control levers to neutral position.
3.Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
4.Unlock park brake.
5.Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Park Brake
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 61 cm [24 in.] in one hour, brakes need to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer.
Testing Neutral Start Safety Switch
1.Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
2.Move control levers to forward travel position.
3.Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
4.Lock park brake.
5.Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Seat Safety Switch
1.Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
2.Move control levers to neutral position.
3.Start the engine.
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Before engaging mower, clear area of bystanders, especially children.
4.Move PTO/clutch switch to on position.
5.Operator rises slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing PTO/Clutch Safety Switch
1.Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
2.Unlock park brake.
3.Move PTO/clutch switch to on position (mower deck drive engaged).
4.Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Using the Park Brake
Move park brake lever to the raised (locked) position to lock the park brake. This will also engage the park brake safety switch.
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.Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch engaged).
3.Lock park brake.
4.Move control levers to neutral position.
5.Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
6.Move throttle lever to
7.Adjust choke as required.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
•Wait 2 minutes before trying again if the engine does not start.
8.Turn key switch to start position for no more than 5 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
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