Operation - Great Dane Chariot GCHKW1948S Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
DAILY OPERATING CHECKLIST
• Make sure all necessary guards and
shields are safely and securely
attached. Check for loose, missing, or
damaged parts.
• Remove mower deck belt shields.
Clean grass and debris from belt area.
• Remove grass and debris from
machine and mower deck.
• Test parking brake.
• Test safety systems.
• Inspect battery terminals and hold-
downs.
• Inspect for oil leaks.
• Check engine and hydraulic oil levels.
• Inspect all belts for damage or
cracking.
• Inspect engine air filter.
• Inspect mower level. Adjust cutting
height if necessary.
• Inspect wheel bolt torque. Tighten if
necessary.
• Check tire air pressure. Check tires for
damage or cracking.
• Inspect front caster spindles/wheels.
Avoid damage to plastic and painted
surfaces:
Safety Interlock System Tests
All tests performed with operator in operator's seat.
Test Left Steering
Lever Position
STARTING INTERLOCK
1 Neutral Lock
2 Neutral Lock
3 Neutral
4 Neutral Lock
5 Neutral Lock
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
6 Neutral
7 Neutral Lock
8* Neutral Lock
9* Neutral Lock
10* Neutral Lock
* Operator lifts off seat

OPERATION

Right Steering PTO
Lever Position
Neutral Lock Off
Neutral Off
Neutral Lock Off
Neutral Lock On
Neutral Lock Off
Neutral Lock Off
Neutral Off
Neutral Lock On
Neutral Lock Off
Neutral Lock Off
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• Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed
first.
• Insect repellent spray may damage
plastic and painted surfaces. Do not
spray insect repellent near machine.
• Be careful not to spill fuel on machine.
Fuel may damage surface. Wipe up
spilled fuel immediately.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 3 for Controls and Features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock
system failure and improper
operation of unit can result in
death or serious injury. Test this
system each time the unit is
operated. If this system does not
function as described, do not
operate until repairs are made.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated, contact
your Great Dane dealer for repairs.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
disengaged, the engine must not start and
the engine must shut off if the operator leaves
the seat.
Parking Brake
Engaged
Engaged
Engaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Engaged
Engaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Engaged
Engine
Starts
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Shuts Off
Shuts Off
Shuts Off
Shuts Off
Runs