Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ61-27KHE - Manual (Page 20)

Operating - 16
OPERATING
Neutral Detent Position - Standard “Center Steer”
Levers
NOTE: When the control levers are in the neutral detent
position, the control lever rollers (A) located on each
side of the control console will be seated in the
notches in the console.
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• Motion control levers must be in the neutral detent
position, the PTO switch disengaged and the park brake
locked to start the engine.
Neutral Lock Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
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Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in
the neutral lock position.
• Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock
position, the PTO switch disengaged and the park brake
locked to start the engine.
• Forward and reverse movement of the motion control
levers is prevented when levers are moved to the neutral
lock position.
• Operator can exit mower with the engine running when
the PTO switch is disengaged, the motion control levers are
in the neutral lock position and the park brake is locked.
• Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position
to safely enter and exit the operator seat.
Neutral Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers
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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, operator is on the seat and the
park brake is unlocked.
Forward and Reverse Motion:
1. Move throttle lever to the full-throttle position.
2. Unlock the park brake.
3. Optional “over the lap” levers: Move both motion control
levers from the neutral lock position inward to the neutral
position.
4. Push the control levers forward to begin forward motion.
• The farther forward the control levers are moved, the
faster the machine will travel.
• Forward speed range: 0-14 km/h (0-9 mph).
5. Pull both control levers rearward at the same time to
begin reverse motion.
• Reverse speed range: 0-6 km/h (0-4 mph).
6. 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.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders
may be injured by run over and rotating blades.
Before traveling forward or rearward:
• Carefully check the area around the
machine.
• Disengage the mower before backing up.
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