
EN - 16
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 6 for Controls and Features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated, contact
your Gravely dealer for repairs.
NOTICE:
When the parking brake is
engaged, the steering levers are locked in
neutral.
ROLLOVER PROTECTION
STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for
damage or loose hardware.
Use extreme care when working close to
fences, ditches, or on hills.
Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under any objects.
ALWAYS wear seat belt while operating the
unit with the ROPS in the upright position.
Do not wear a seat belt while operating the
unit with the center bar in the lowered
position.
IMPORTANT:
Do not weld, cut, drill or modify
ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the
manufacturer.
Lower Center Bar
1. Loosen but do not remove the two anti-
rattle knobs on the front of the hinge
plate.
2. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
3. Lower the center bar into down position.
4. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
Raise Center Bar
1. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
2. Raise the center bar into up position.
3. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
4. Tighten anti-rattle knobs until threads
place tension on upper bar. Do not
overtighten.
NOTICE:
Return the center bar to the raised
position when clear of obstacles.
OPERATION
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
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.
Test
Steering
Levers
PTO Parking
Brake
Engine
STARTING INTERLOCK
1
Neutral
Off
Engaged
Starts
2
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
Engaged or
Disengaged
Does
Not Start
3
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Disengaged Does
Not Start
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
4*
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
Engaged or
Disengaged
Shuts
Off
5*
Forward,
Neutral,
Reverse
On
or
Off
Disengaged Shuts
Off
* Operator lifts off seat.
WARNING:
Lower the center bar
only when necessary to drive under
an object. There is no rollover
protection with the center bar in the
down position.