GB - 10
TO START AND SHUT OFF ENGINE
Before Each Use
Check each item in Before Each Use in the
Maintenance Schedule.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the shift lever is
in neutral and the Power Take Off (PTO) is Off.
Starting with Recoil Handle
1. Lock the steering lever latches in neutral.
2. Put the shift lever in neutral.
3. Move PTO switch to Off.
4. Set throttle to the proper starting position. If the
engine is cold, choke the engine.
5. Turn ignition switch to On.
6. Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out
slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression
stroke.
7. Let the rope rewind slowly.
8. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to
start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against
engine.
9. Repeat until engine starts. (If engine does not
start, refer to Engine Manual.)
10. After engine starts, adjust choke as needed.
Allow engine to warm and run smoothly before
operating unit.
Starting with Electric Start
To start the engine:
1. Lock the steering lever latches in neutral.
2. Put the shift lever in neutral.
3. Move PTO switch to Off.
4. If the engine is cold, choke the engine.
5. Move the throttle to Fast.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and turn it to
Start.
7. When the engine starts, release the key to Run
position.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter motor more
than 15 seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can occur. If engine will not start, refer to
Troubleshooting or Engine Manual.
8. Release the choke. Allow engine to warm and run
smoothly before operating unit.
Shut Off
1. Engage steering latches in neutral lock.
2. Move the throttle lever to Slow.
3. Turn the ignition key Off.
4. Allow engine to stop completely.
TO OPERATE UNIT
Operate the unit only when in the operator’s position
directly behind the handlebars.
To operate:
1. Lock the steering latch levers in neutral.
2. Place PTO in Off position.
3. Place shift lever in Neutral.
4. Start the engine. Allow the engine to warm and
run smoothly.
5. Move the throttle lever to the Fast position.
6. Engage the operator presence control and move
shift lever to desired direction and speed.
7. Hold steering levers in neutral and release
steering latch levers.
• To move straight forward; slowly release both
steering levers to the full outward position.
• To stop or place unit in neutral lock, pull both
levers all the way up and engage both steering
latches.
• To turn to the left; pull the left hand lever up.
WARNING: When the engine is running and
the speed control lever is engaged, holding
only one steering lever in neutral causes the
unit to circle sharply around one drive wheel.
WARNING: When the engine is running and
the shift lever is engaged, releasing only one
steering latch causes the unit to circle
around one drive wheel.
ALWAYS hold both steering levers in the
neutral position when releasing the steering
lever latches.
ALWAYS release levers slowly.
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