Great Dane GDRZ48-17KAE manual Operating, Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer” Levers

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Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer” Levers

NOTE: When the control levers are in the neutral detent position, the control lever rollers (A) located on each side of the control console will be seated in the notches in the console.

Neutral Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers

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•Motion control levers must be in the neutral detent

position, the PTO switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine.

Neutral Lock Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers

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

•Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position, the PTO switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine.

•Forward and reverse movement of the motion control levers is prevented when levers are moved to the neutral lock position.

•Operator can exit mower with the engine running when the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are in the neutral lock position and the park brake is locked.

•Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position to safely enter and exit the operator seat.

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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, operator is on the seat and the park brake is unlocked.

Forward and Reverse Motion:

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be injured by run over 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 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.

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