Gravely 885015 Operator And Parts Manual page 5

If you strike an object, or if equipment vibrates
abnormally, stop engine at once, disengage PTO, wait for
all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Check for any
damage or loose parts. Repair before restart.
Before starting engine: disengage PTO and place unit in
neutral.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change
engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow
down and turn corners slowly.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS
turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing
driveways, etc.
Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near
drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
DO NOT try to stabilize unit by putting foot on ground
when operating with applicable riding attachments.
When engine is running and speed control lever is
forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit to
circle around one drive wheel.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure view.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove
key and allow moving parts to stop before leaving
operator's position.
Never leave a running unit unattended. ALWAYS shut off
engine before leaving unit.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind,
before and while backing.
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate on
slopes of more than 5°. Operate across the face of
slopes, not up and down.
Turf conditions can affect the unit's stability.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT
make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow
speed to avoid stopping or shifting on slopes. Avoid
starting or stopping on a slope.
DO NOT park unit on a slope unless absolutely
necessary. When parking on a slope always chock or
block wheels.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer
or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure
from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris. Clean up
oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest
covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if
used, must be maintained in effective working order by
the operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
No smoking, No sparks, No flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
NEVER store fuel inside where there is an open flame,
such as a water heater.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Reverse connections may cause sparks which may result
in injury. ALWAYS connect/disconnect cables in proper
order.
Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing can cause severe
burns.
Explosive Gases! No flames, No sparks, No smoking
near battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near
battery.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in
hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious
injury or death.
• Be sure to stop the engine before doing any work on
hydraulic parts.
• Keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles which expel hydraulic fluid when under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to
search for leaks.
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