Gravely 950001, Maintenance Manual

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2.1 SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They
mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS
The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit
and with proper operation procedures in this manual.
They alert you to the existence and relative degree of
hazards.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
2.3 NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
2.4 PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others.
Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to
unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor,
moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable
rules and laws in your area.
2.5 REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the
seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used
by someone other than original purchaser (loaned,
rented or sold) ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
SPARK ARRESTER
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered, or brush covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state, or federal laws.
A spark arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in
effective working order by operator.
2.6 PREPARATION
Before starting any removal of parts, proper
preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean
work area at the start of each job will allow you to
perform service repairs easily and quickly.
Organization is a key part of proper reassembly. To
reduce the incidence of misplaced tools or parts: place
removed components with all attaching hardware in the
order of disassembly on a clean work surface.
Tools, instruments, and parts needed for the job should
be gathered before work is started. Interrupting a job to
locate tools or parts is a needless delay. A list of
required special tools has been included in this
manual.
2.7 SERVICE POSITION
To ensure the unit is positioned in the proper service
position:
1. Place jack stands under rear transaxles only.
2. If jacks are not available, place support blocks
under under the frame at the rear of the unit.
2.8 CLEANING AND STORAGE
IMPORTANT: Never spray unit with water or store unit
outdoors. Water can seep into sealed bearings, which
are sealed against dirt and debris only, causing
reduced component life.
A unit that is excessively dirty should be cleaned before
work starts. Cleaning will occasionally uncover trouble
sources. Dirt and abrasive dust reduce the efficient
work life of parts and can lead to costly replacement.
SECTION 2 - SAFETY
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
WARNING: ALWAYS block wheels and know
that jack stands or blocks used are stable,
strong, or secure and will hold the weight of
the unit during maintenance.
WARNING: AVOID SHARP EDGES which
can cut. Movement of parts can cut off fingers
or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear gloves, and
use extreme caution when servicing.