Using The Throttle Lever; Using The Hourmeter; Using The Choke (Carbureted Engines Only); Using The Motion Control Levers - Great Dane Chariot / Chariot LX GDRZ48-17KAE Operator's Manual

Using the Throttle Lever

• Push throttle lever (A) all the way forward to the full-
throttle detent position (B) when mowing.
• Move throttle lever (A) to the 1/2-throttle position (C)
when starting and warming the engine.
• Pull throttle lever (A) rearward to the slow position (D) to
idle engine. Do not run engine at slow idle any longer than
necessary.

Using the Hourmeter

NOTE: The machine is equipped with an electric start.
The hourmeter will continue to run with the key switch
left in the run position.
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• The hourmeter (A) shows the number of hours the
machine has run.
• The service interval chart gives necessary service
intervals. Use the hourmeter and service interval chart in
the Service Intervals section to determine when machine
will need service.
See the service interval chart in the engine manufacturer's
owners manual supplied with your machine to determine
when the engine will need service.
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Using the Choke (Carbureted Engines Only)

Engage Choke:
B
C
D
• Pull choke knob (A) out.
Disengage Choke:
• Push choke knob (A) in.

Using the Motion Control Levers

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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn use of the motion
control levers and practice at half throttle until
becoming proficient and comfortable with the
operation of the machine.
Do not move motion control levers from
forward to reverse or reverse to forward
position rapidly. Sudden direction changes
could cause loss of control or damage the
machine.
NOTE: Two types of control levers are available -
standard "center steer" levers and optional "over the
lap" levers. The operation of both styles of levers is the
same except as noted.
The functions of the motion control levers are:
• Dual function neutral position.
• Steering.
• Acceleration.
• Braking.
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