Great Dane GSRKA1934S - Manual (Page 19)

OPERATING
OPERATING - 17
NOTE: In cold weather or with a new machine, allow
engine to reach operating temperature before engaging
PTO to prevent engine from stalling.
Pull PTO knob (B) up to engage mower deck.
Move throttle lever to the fast position (C).
NOTE: The travel speed and turn rate will vary with the
amount that the motion control levers are moved.
Push motion control levers (D) forward slowly. Mow at a
safe travel speed.
Stopping the Engine
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! To help prevent engine back-
firing, throttle lever should be set at the half-speed position
prior to stopping the engine.
Do not stop engine when mower is on a slope of more than
30 degrees for an extended period of time. Oil may run
through valve train into carburetor and muffler.
Lock park brake.
Reduce engine speed to half-throttle.
Turn key switch to STOP position (C).
Remove key.
Using Pump Free-Wheel Valves
CAUTION: Avoid injury! With the free-wheeling
valve open, the machine will have unrestricted
motion.
• The machine may free-wheel out of control if
the free-wheeling valve is opened with the
machine on an incline.
• Park the machine on a level surface before
opening the free-wheeling valve.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Transmission damage may
occur if the machine is towed or moved incorrectly:
Move machine by hand only.
Do not use another vehicle to move machine.
Do not tow machine.
NOTE: The pump free-wheel valves must be turned
fully clockwise (closed) during normal machine opera-
tion.
When the machine needs to be moved without starting the
engine, use the pump free-wheel valves:
Lock park brake.
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Turn both pump free-wheel valves (C) counterclock-
wise approximately one full turn (open position).
Unlock park brake.
Push machine to desired location. Due to hydraulic
system drag, machine will move slowly.
Turn pump free-wheel valves (C) on both pumps one
full turn clockwise (closed position). Tighten valves to
11 N•m (100 lb-in.).
Lock park brake.
Transporting Machine on a Trailer
Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your machine. Trailer
must have signs and lights required by law.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra care when load-
ing or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is
equipped.
Raise mower deck to the transport position.
Drive machine onto a trailer.
Stop engine and lock park brake.
Remove key.
Fasten machine to trailer with heavy-duty straps,
chains or cables. Both front and rear straps must be
directed downward and outward from machine.
Mowing Tips
• Mow grass with throttle lever in the full fast position.
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Keep mower deck and discharge chute clean.
• Mow with sharp blades.
• Properly level mower deck for a smooth cut.
• Mow grass high and often.
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