Operation; Emergency Stopping; Start The Engine; Operate Unit - Gravely Pro-Turn 252 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the Safety
section before proceeding.
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.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Operating on slopes may lead to
loss of steering control. Be
prepared to react.
1. Place steering levers in neutral position
and rotate outward.
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. Turn fuel valve to use fuel from desired
tank.
5. Models 992267, 992268, 992269,
992270 Only: If engine is cold, move
choke control lever to on position. DO
NOT use choke on a warm engine.
6. Move throttle control lever to 3/4 fast
position.
7. 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.
8. Models 992267, 992268, 992269,
992270 Only: Gradually move choke
control lever to the off position after
engine starts.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Start the engine. See Start The Engine on
page 21.
2. Release parking brake.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Move the steering levers slowly
and keep the throttle at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.
3. Pull PTO switch up to on position.
4. Move throttle control lever to the fast
position.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or debris. This
may cause damage to the electric clutch.
5. Move steering levers to begin mowing.
Direction Lever Position
of Travel
Forward Push both levers
forward from
neutral position.
Reverse Pull both levers
backward from
neutral position.
Right Turn Push left lever
farther forward
than the right
lever.
Left Turn Push right lever
farther forward
than the left lever.
Stop Return both
levers to neutral
position.
IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or
damage lawns. Always keep both wheels
rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT
make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. For minimum turning radius, slowly
reverse inside wheel while moving outside
wheel slowly forward.
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