GB - 10
Throttle Lever (Item 3)
Move throttle lever to
CHOKE to start a cold
engine.
Move throttle lever to
FAST position to
increase engine speed.
Move throttle lever to
SLOW position to
decrease engine speed.
Forward and Reverse Pedal (Item 2)
Press front of pedal
down to move unit
forward.
Press rear of pedal
down to move unit
backward.
Remove foot from pedal
to return unit to neutral
and to stop the unit.
Parking Brake (Item 7)
Fully depress parking
brake (1) and engage
parking brake lever
(2).
PTO Switch (Item 4)
Engages and disengages
the attachment. Pull switch
to engage; push switch to
disengage.
Mower Lift Lever (Item 10)
Raises and lowers the mower deck. See
Specifications
on page 25 for height
adjustments.
FILLING FUEL TANK
1. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tank.
2. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT:
See Engine Manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tank to 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below
bottom of filler neck. See
Specifications
on page 25 for fuel tank capacity.
4. Replace fuel cap
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Remove foot from forward and reverse pedal
and press on parking brake.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting Engine
NOTE:
PTO must be disengaged prior to
starting engine.
1. Set throttle lever to CHOKE 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. Depress brake pedal.
3. Turn ignition key to START position and
release once engine has started.
4. After engine starts, set throttle lever to
FAST position.
IMPORTANT:
Let engine warm up several
seconds to several minutes depending on
outside temperature.
NOTE:
When engine is running, PTO belt is
turning electric clutch on mower deck. The
electric clutch WILL NOT engage mower
blades until PTO switch is engaged.
Shutting Off Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to SLOW.
4. Set parking brake.
5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and
remove ignition key.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever FAST.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
4. Use forward and reverse pedal to move
unit.
5. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
CHOKE
FAST
SLOW
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