Great Dane GSRKA1952S Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Operating - 9
OPERATING
HOLE LOCATIONS
To adjust the rear height of cut, use the chart above and match the hole
locations on the chart up to the hole locations on the picture.
To adjust the front height of cut, use the chart above and insert the number
of C-spacers to correspond to the number on the chart to achieve the
height of cut you desire.
NOTE: Rake is described as the amount that the rear of the deck is
above the front of the deck. Your best cut will occur when you have
at least some rake on the deck.
Testing Safety Systems
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The safety systems installed on your machine should be checked before
each machine use. Be sure you have read the machine operator manual
and are completely familiar with the operation of the machine before
performing these safety system checks.
Use the following checkout procedures to check for normal operation of
machine.
If there is a malfunction during one of these procedures, do not operate
machine. See your authorized dealer for service.
Perform these tests in a clear open area. Keep bystanders away.
Testing PTO Switch
1. Stand on operator’s platform with motion control levers in the neutral
position.
2. Lock park brake.
3. Pull PTO switch up to engage.
4. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Park Brake Switch
1. Push PTO switch down to disengage.
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Turn key switch to the start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Neutral Switch (Start)
1. Lock park brake.
2. Push PTO switch down to disengage.
3. Push one motion control lever forward.
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.
Rear Deck Nominal Height C-Spacers C-Spacers Height of Cut Deck Rake
Hole Position Top Bottom (inches) (inches)
14.5064.50
1 4.5 1 5 4 0.5
14.5243.51
23.5243.50
2 3.5 3 3 3 0.5
23.5422.51
32.5422.50
3 2.5 5 1 2 0.5
32.5601.51
Rear of Deck Front Casters