GB - 12
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for more than 15
seconds per minute as damage can occur.
3. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to the Start
position.
4. As soon as the engine starts, release the key.
5. Move the choke control to the Off position from the
Choke position. Wait until the engine is running
smoothly before operation.
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 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.
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.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY
Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and
engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit
manually (figure 7).
NOTE: There are two bypass levers; one on each side of the
unit.
WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass
transmission and coast downhill.
Figure 7
1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged
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