GB - 13
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and
place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the
engine.
1. Set throttle lever to choke (915076) or engage choke
control (915078, 080, 082) for a cold engine. Set throttle
lever at 1/3 throttle for a warm engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15
seconds per minute as damage can occur.
2. Turn ignition key to start position and release once the
engine has started.
3. After engine starts, set throttle lever to fast. Disengage
choke control (915078, 080, 082).
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several seconds to
several minutes depending on outside temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to slow.
4. Turn ignition switch to off position and remove key.
5. Set parking brake.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is plugged with
grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to
moving the steering levers from the neutral lockout position.
4. Release parking brake.
5. Use steering levers to move the unit.
6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key,
and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting
unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie
down by linkages, guards, cables or other parts that may be
damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow
twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck.
Clean after each use.
