Great Dane Chariot GDRZ25KAE - Manual (Page 10)

Operating - 7
OPERATING
Testing Park Brake Safety Switch
1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch
engaged).
2. Move control levers to neutral position.
3. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
4. Unlock park brake.
5. Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Park Brake
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 61 cm [24 in.] in one hour,
brakes need to be adjusted. See your Great Dane dealer.
Testing Neutral Start Safety Switch
1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch
engaged).
2. Move control levers to forward travel position.
3. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
4. Lock park brake.
5. Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Testing Seat Safety Switch
1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch
engaged).
2. Move control levers to neutral position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Move PTO/clutch switch to on position.
5. Operator rises slightly off the seat.
Result: The engine must stop.
Testing PTO/Clutch Safety Switch
1. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch
engaged).
2. Unlock park brake.
3. Move PTO/clutch switch to on position (mower deck
drive engaged).
4. Turn key switch to start position.
Result: The engine must not crank.
Using the Park Brake
Move park brake lever to the raised (locked) position to
lock the park brake. This will also engage the park brake
safety switch.
Starting the Engine
1. Open the fuel shutoff valve.
2. Operator must be seated in the seat (seat safety switch
engaged).
3. Lock park brake.
4. Move control levers to neutral position.
5. Move PTO/clutch switch to off position.
6. Move throttle lever to half-speed position.
7. Adjust choke as required.
8. Turn key switch to start position for no more than 5
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
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Before engaging
mower, clear area of bystanders, especially
children.
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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! Starter may be
damaged if starter is operated for more than 20
seconds at a time:
• Wait 2 minutes before trying again if the engine
does not start.