Great Dane GDRZ61-25KHE, GDRZ72-27KHE, GDRZ61-25KAE, GDRZ61-28KHE Starting the Engine, Operating

OPERATING

Starting the Engine

c CAUTION: 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.Sit on the operator seat.

2.Lock the park brake.

3.Move both motion control levers to the neutral detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the lap” levers).

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4.Push PTO knob (A) down to disengage PTO.

5.Move throttle lever to set engine speed:

•Cold engine: Set throttle lever at the 1/2- to 3/4- throttle position.

•Warm/Hot engine: Set throttle lever to the 1/2-throttle position.

6.Carbureted Engines Only: Position choke knob (D):

•Cold engine: Pull knob up and hold in choke position.

•Warm/Hot engine: If necessary, pull knob up and hold in choke position.

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.

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7. Turn key switch to start position (B).

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 buildup and poor performance.

8.Release key to run position (C) when engine starts.

9.With engine started:

•Push choke knob to off position.

•Move throttle lever to full-throttle position.

•Unlock the park brake.

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