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OPERATING
Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders
away.
Testing Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park
Brake Selector - Park Function
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 61cm (24 in.) in one hour,
brakes need to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer.
Testing Operator Presence Safety Interlock
System
1. Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into
park brake position.
2. Move control levers to neutral position.
3. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
4. Start engine.
5. Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into
drive position.
6. Do not depress operator presence levers.
7. Move speed control lever forward.
Result: Engine must shut off immediately.
Using the Transmission Drive/Bypass/Park
Brake Selector
MX18837
1. To engage park brake function, move transmission
drive/bypass/park brake selector lever (A) back firmly until it
locks into park position (B).
2. To disengage park brake function, move control lever to
the right and then forward, locking into bypass (C) or drive
(D) position.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
2. Move transmission drive/bypass/park brake selector into
park position.
3. Engage neutral lock levers.
4. Move speed control lever to neutral position.
5. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
6. Move throttle lever to half-speed position and set choke
(separate choke control models). Move throttle lever into
choke position on models with choke incorporated into
throttle lever.
7. Manual Start Engines Only: Turn key switch to run
position. Pull recoil starter until the engine starts.
8. Electric Start Engines Only: Turn key switch to start
position for no more than five 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
seconds.
• Repeat the procedure if necessary.
9. Let the engine run at half-speed position for several
minutes to warm up before operating the machine. Reduce
c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may attempt to move or operate an unattended
machine.
Always lock the park brake and remove the key
before leaving the machine unattended.
A
B
C
D
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.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Unnecessary engine
idling may cause engine damage. Excessive idling
can cause engine overheating, carbon build-up and
poor performance.