Gravely 994149, Operator'S Manual

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SET OPERATOR PLATFORM
See Figure 13.
To rotate platform up:
1. Rotate platform up and push in platform
lock pin.
2. Release pin to secure through platform
hole.
To rotate platform down:
3. Push in platform lock pin and rotate
platform down into standing position.
IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front
or rear are given from the perspective of
operator in operator’s position, facing the
direction of forward travel. Return steering
levers to neutral position.
EMERGENCY STOPPING
1. Return steering levers to neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO switch down to off position.
4. Turn key to off position and remove from
ignition.
START THE ENGINE
1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO switch down to off position.
4. If engine is cold, move choke control
lever to the on position. DO NOT use
choke on a warm engine.
5. Move throttle control lever to 3/4 fast
position.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to the start
position. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE: Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds per starting attempt. If the
engine does not start, allow a 60-second cool
down period between starting attempts.
7. Gradually move choke control lever to the
off position after engine starts.
OPERATE UNIT
1. Start the engine. See Start The Engine on
page 17.
2. Release parking brake.
3. Set throttle control lever to fast position.
IMPORTANT: Engaging the PTO knob with
the throttle lever set lower than fast position
can cause excessive belt wear. ALWAYS use
fast position when engaging the PTO.
CAUTION: Platform will drop
when latch is released. Stand
clear when releasing platform.
1. Platform Lock Pin
Figure 13
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OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Operating on slopes may lead
to loss of steering control. Be
prepared to react.