Great Dane Super Surfer Series II GSKH2561S - Manual (Page 15)

Operating - 13
OPERATING
Using the Throttle
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• Push throttle lever (A) forward to the fast position (B) when mowing.
• Move throttle lever (A) to the half fast position (C) when starting and
warming the engine.
• Pull throttle lever (A) backward to the slow position (D) to idle engine. Do
not run engine at slow idle any longer than necessary for cooldown after
mowing.
Using the Hourmeter
NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start. The hourmeter
will continue to run with the key switch in the run position.
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• Hourmeter (A) shows number of hours the machine has been operated.
• Use hourmeter and SERVICE INTERVAL section to determine when
machine needs service.
Using the Motion Control Levers
The functions of the motion control levers are:
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• Steering.
• Acceleration.
• Deceleration.
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Neutral Position
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Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral
position.
• Machine speed, motion and direction can be controlled when the engine
is running and park brake is unlocked.
• Operator can exit the mower with the engine running when the park
brake is locked and the PTO switch is disengaged.
Forward and Reverse Motion:
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1. Move throttle lever to the fast position.
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Push motion control levers forward to begin forward motion. The further
forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel.
• Forward speed range: 0–14.8 km/h (0–9.2 mph)
4. Pull both motion control levers rearward at the same time to begin
reverse motion.
•Reverse speed range: 0–6.4 km/h (0–4 mph)
5. To stop motion, move both motion control levers forward or rearward
until the machine comes to a stop.
NOTE: The motion control linkages are adjustable. If adjustment is
required, see Checking and Adjusting Motion Control Linkages in
the SERVICE TRANSMISSION section.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion control
levers and practice at half throttle until becoming proficient
and comfortable with the operation of the machine.
Do not move motion control levers from forward to reverse or
reverse to forward position rapidly. Sudden direction
changes could cause loss of control or damage the machine.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders may be
injured by runover and rotating blades. Before traveling
forward or rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.