GB - 15
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. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the On position. If the engine
is warm or hot, do not use choke.
2. Move the throttle to 1/3 Fast position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
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 6).
NOTE: There are two bypass levers; one on
each side of the unit.
WARNING: DO NOT disengage
or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Figure 6
1. Transmission Bypass Lever
Engaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever
Disengaged
2
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