STARTING THE ENGINE
Check to see that the oil in the crankcase is at the
proper level and there is fuel in the tank. Make sure
that the tractor clutch lever, on the right handlebar, and
the reel clutch lever, on the left handlebar, are released
before attempting to start the engine. Set the engine kill
switch to the on position, move the throttle to a slightly
open position, close the carburetor choke valve, then
pull on the recoil starter rope. After a few seconds
warm up, place the choke valve in the run position and
adjust the throttle to the desired speed.
For further instructions, refer to the engine manufactur-
ers manual
THE TRACTION ENGAGEMENT LEVER HAS A
OPERATOR PRESENCE SAFETY FEATURE.
WHEN THE LEVER IS RELEASED IT WILL RE-
TURN TO THE NEURAL POSITION. IF IT IS
NOT FUNCTIONING AS SUCH,
DO NOT
OP-
ERATE THE MOWER UNTIL THE PROBLEM IS
RECTIFIED.
FEATURES
Many features have been added to the GT Series
mowers to help make it a premier golf and turf
implement. Those features are as follows:
CAUTION
MOWING
The speed of the mower is governed by engine speed.
To mow at a slower pace, simply reduce the engine
RPM. The frequency of cut will be constant throughout
the engine speed. Vary the pressure of the tractor
clutch lever for increased maneuverability around ob-
stacles, in other words “slip the clutch”.
LOADING AND UNLOADING FOR TRANS-
PORT
To load the mower either on a trailer or truck, the ramp
should be of an angle slight enough not to allow the
reel to strike the ramp, possibly causing damage to the
reel unit.
WHEN UNLOADING DOWN A RAMP, USE THE
TRACTOR CLUTCH LEVER AS A BRAKE TO
CONTROL YOUR SPEED. MAKE SURE OF
YOUR PATH BEFORE PROCEEDING DOWN
THE RAMP. MOVE SLOWLY.
CAUTION
SECTION 3—OPERATION
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“Snap Off” Heads for easy service.
Support Roller provides full float action of cut-
ting units and aids in stripping
Front and Rear Rollers are infinitely
adjustable.
GT can be pivoted back for easy turning and
direction changes.
