Great Dane GCKH2348S Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 19
OPERATING
Sharp Left Turn:
Push right control lever forward and pull left control lever rearward at the
same time.
Sharp Right Turn:
Push left control lever forward and pull right control lever rearward at the
same time.
Starting the Engine
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).
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.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.
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.
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.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death.
Move the machine 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.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Starter may be damaged if starter is
operated for more than 20 seconds at a time:
Wait two minutes before trying again if engine does not start.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine idling can
cause engine overheating, carbon build-up, and poor
performance.
STOP
B
C