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Chariot
GCBR2652S, GCBR2661S, GCKA1948S,
GCKA1952S, GCBV2348S, GCBV2361S,
GCKH2348S,GCKH2352S, GCKH2361S
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
200964 06/17/2007
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INTRODUCTION Introduction Using Your Operator’s Manual This manual is an important part of your machine and should remain with the machine when you sell it. Use the safety and operating information in the machine operator’s manual to operate and service the machine safely and correctly. An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine installed in your machine. Specifications and design a
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SAFETY LABELS The operator’s manual also explains any potential safety hazards whenever necessary in special safety messages that are identified with the word, CAUTION, and the safety-alert symbol. DANGER MODEL NUMBER (POWER UNIT) (A): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ SERIAL NUMBER (POWER UNIT) (A): __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ENGINE MODEL NUMBER(B): To avoid injury from rotating blades, stay clear of deck edge. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
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SAFETY LABELS DANGER DANGER • Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause battery to explode. Always shield eyes and face from battery. Do not charge or use booster cables or Do not mow without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place. adjust post connections without proper instruction and training. • Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. In DANGER event of accident, flush with water and call a physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children. WARNIN
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SAFETY LABELS • Read operator’s manual WARNING • Keep shields in place • Never carry riders • Keep people a safe distance away • Maintain all safety devices • Before leaving machine: • Stop engine • Set park brake • Remove key WARNING To avoid injury from rotating belts, keep all shields and guards in place. WARNING AVOID CRUSHING • Keep Rollover Protective Structure fully extended • Do not jump if machine tips • Use seat belt When Structure must be down • DO NOT use seat belt Hot surface • Driv
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SAFETY Emission Control System Certification Label Preparation NOTE: Tampering with emission controls and components by • Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and Emission controls and components can only be adjusted by EPA attachments approved by the manufacturer. and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Great Dane
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SAFETY • Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Parking Safely • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or 1.Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope. drugs. 2.Move motion control levers out to the neutral lock position. • Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or off of a trailer or 3.Disengage mower blades. truck. 4.Lower attachments to the ground. • Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
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SAFETY • Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden Protect Children changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over. • Use extra care while operating machine with grasscatchers or other attachments, they can affect stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or bodies of water. The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge or the edge caves in. • Follow the manu
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SAFETY signals according to local regulations. Extra flashing warning lights may Keep Riders Off need to be installed. • Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep riders off. Checking Wheel Hardware • Riders on the machine or attachment may be struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious injury. • A serious accident could occur causing serious injury if wheel hardware • Riders obstruct the operator’s view resulting in the machine being is not tight. operated in an un
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SAFETY • Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames • Do not store machine near an open flame or source of ignition, such as or drain indoors. a water heater or furnace. • Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to • Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. service machine. Understand service procedure before doing work. Replace if necessary. • Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components wh
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OPERATING • Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the engine running. Handling Waste Product and Chemicals Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide adequate ventilation. • Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled near machine, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage. Avoi
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OPERATING • Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage surface. Wipe Mounting and Dismounting Machine Safely up spilled fuel immediately. • Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage the hood surface. Operator Station Controls Do not step on the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. Mount the machine from the front using the foot plate (A). Park machine safely (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section) before dismounting. A- Motion Control Levers Keep the foot p
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OPERATING Adjusting Seat Using Seat Belt Front-to-Back Adjustment 1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always wear seat belt when operating machine with non-folding Roll-Over Protective 2.Sit on the operator seat. Structure (ROPS) or folding ROPS in upright position. Do not jump from machine if machine tips. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Never adjust seat while machine is •If folding ROPS must be folded to operate in a low moving. Stop machine
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OPERATING 1.Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2.Move the mower deck lift lever (A) to the transport position (D). 3.Position the HOC adjustment pin (C) in the proper hole for the desired height-of-cut. 4.Push ROPS into upright position. 4.Pull back and hold the mower deck lift lever (A) and release the 5.Install drilled pin (B) into holes on left and right side of ROPS, and transport position lock lever (B). secure in place with spring pins (A). 6.Check the ROPS
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OPERATING NOTE: The rear anti-scalp wheels are located under the rear of the Testing Safety Systems mower deck. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.Do not run an engine in an enclosed area without adequate ventilation.• •Connect a pipe extension to the engine exhaust pipe to direct the exhaust fumes out of the area. •Allow fresh outside air into the work ar
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OPERATING Locking Park Brake: Testing Seat Switch Procedure 1: 1.Sit on the operator seat with the motion control levers in the neutral CAUTION: Avoid injury! If the engine should stop while detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the operating on an incline, the mower can free wheel. If this lap” levers). should occur:•lock the park brake, 2.Unlock the park brake. •start the engine, 3.Push PTO knob down to disengage. •unlock the park brake, 4.Turn key swi
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OPERATING Using the Key Switch Using the Throttle Lever NOTE: Machine will only start if the following conditions exist: • Park brake is locked. • PTO is disengaged. • Motion control levers are in the neutral detent position (standard levers) or neutral lock position (optional “over the lap” levers). A B STOP • Push throttle lever (A) all the way forward to the full-throttle detent position (B) when mowing. C • Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-throttle position (C) when starting and warming
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OPERATING switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine. Using the Choke Engage Choke: Neutral Lock Position - Optional “Over the Lap” Levers • Pull choke knob (A) out. Disengage Choke: Picture Note: Motion control levers (A) shown in the neutral lock position. • Push choke knob (A) in. • Motion control levers must be in the neutral lock position, the PTO Using the Motion Control Levers switch disengaged and the park brake locked to start the engine. • Forward and reverse mov
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OPERATING Forward and Reverse Motion: Reverse: CAUTION: Avoid injury! Children or bystanders can be injured or killed by moving machine and rotating blades. Before traveling forward or rearward:• •Carefully check area around machine. •Disengage mower before backing up. 1.Move throttle lever to the full-throttle position. 2.Unlock the park brake. 3.Optional “over the lap” levers: Move both motion control levers from the neutral lock position inward to the neutral position. 4.Push the control
