Great Dane GCBR2661S Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 16
OPERATING
Using the Key Switch
NOTE: Machine will only start if the following conditions exist:
Park brake is locked.
PTO is disengaged.
Motion control levers are in the neutral detent position (standard
levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the lap” levers).
To turn ignition off, turn key to the STOP position (A).
To turn ignition on, turn key to the run position (B).
To start engine, turn key to the start position (C). Once engine begins to
run, release key back to the run position.
Using the PTO
Engage PTO:
1.Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2- to 3/4-throttle position.
2.Pull PTO knob (B) up to engage mower deck.
3.Move throttle lever (A) forward to the fast detent position (C) for mowing.
Disengage PTO:
Push PTO knob (B) down.
Using the Throttle Lever
Push throttle lever (A) all the way forward to the full-throttle detent
position (B) when mowing.
Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-throttle position (C) when starting and
warming the engine.
Pull throttle lever (A) rearward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do
not run engine at slow idle any longer than necessary.
Using the Hourmeter
NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. The hourmeter
will continue to run with the key switch left in the run position.
The hourmeter (A) shows the number of hours the machine has run.
The service interval chart gives necessary service intervals. Use the
hourmeter and service interval chart in the Service Intervals section to
determine when machine will need service.
See the service interval chart in the engine manufacturer’s owners manual
supplied with your machine to determine when the engine will need
service.
STOP
C
B
A