Gravely Rapid M 985403 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

IMPORTANT: Towing the unit will damage the
hydraulic transmission.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
Add fuel to fuel tank as needed. See your
Engine Manual for correct type and grade of
fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated
open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around
the fuel cap to prevent dirt from entering
the fuel tank. Remove the cap from the
fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank to within 1 in. (25 mm)
below bottom of filler neck.
5. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
6. Clean up any spilled fuel.
PRE-START
CAUTION: Make sure all
hardware is tight, all safety
devices are in place and all
adjustments are made correctly.
1. Check Safety Interlock System
If this system does not function as described
do not operate until repairs are made.
2. Check Air Cleaner
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required.
Follow Engine Manual Maintenance
Schedule.
3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase
Oil
Check and add fuel if required. Check that
engine crankcase oil is full. Follow Engine
Manual Maintenance Schedule.
4. Check Tire Pressure
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
The unit can be stopped immediately at any
time by releasing the operator presence
lever.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
CAUTION: Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual and
Engine Manual first. DO NOT
attempt to start engine at this time.
NOTE: If engine will not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 18 or refer to
Engine Manual.
IMPORTANT: The engine will start if the PTO
switch is in the On position. The PTO switch
must be reset prior to using the PTO. To
reset, push in the PTO switch and then pull
the PTO switch to engage the PTO.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake / clutch
disengaged, the engine must not start and
the engine must shut off if the operator
releases the operator presence lever.
DANGER: The engine can be
started with the forward / reverse
control out of the neutral position
when the parking brake / clutch is
engaged. Releasing the parking
brake / clutch while holding down
the operator presence lever will
start the unit driving forward.
MAKE SURE the forward / reverse
control is in the neutral position
prior to starting the engine.
NOTE: Parking brake / clutch must be
engaged to start unit.
To start:
1. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the closed position. If the
engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.
2. Move the throttle to 3/4 Fast position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3. Engage the parking brake / clutch.
4. Pull recoil starter handle.
5. As soon as the engine starts move the
choke control to the open position from
the choke position. Wait until the engine
is running smoothly before operation.
To shut off:
1. Bring the forward / reverse control to
neutral. Disengage the PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
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