Operation - Gravely 990022 Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand entire Safety section before
proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 3 on page 8 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If the
system does not function properly, do not operate the unit
until repairs are made.
CAUTION: 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.
Direction
Test PTO Control
Pedal
1 Off Neutral
2 On Neutral
3 Off Forward
4 Off Neutral
+ On Neutral
*
5
+ Off Forward
*
6
*
Perform test with engine running.
+
Operator lifts off seat.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is operated by a
1
removable key.
2
To start:
3
1. Insert the key.
2. Turn the switch clockwise from the OFF
(1) position to the START (3) position.
OF1210
The key will spring back to the RUN (2)
position.
To stop the engine, turn key to the OFF (1) position.

OPERATION

Parking
Engine
Brake
Engaged Starts
Engaged Won't
Crank
Engaged Won't
Crank
Disengaged Won't
Crank
Engaged Shuts Off
Disengaged Shuts Off
Throttle Lever
Move lever to FAST (1) position to increase
1
engine speed. Move lever to SLOW (2)
position to decrease engine speed.
2
OE0340
Choke
Pull choke control out to start a cold engine.
Push control in as engine warms up.
OE0590
Handlebar
Turn handlebar clockwise to steer right. Turn handlebar
counterclockwise to steer left.
NOTE: Unit spins in a zero turn radius when handlebar is
turned to maximum position in either direction.
Speed and Direction Control Pedal
Press pedal forward (1) to move tractor
forward.
1
Press pedal backward (2) to move the
tractor backward.
Remove foot from pedal to return unit
2
to neutral.
OF3390
Deck Lift Lever
OF3310
Cut Height Lever
To raise attachment, move lever
backward.
To lower attachment, move lever
forward.
To hold attachment in place, release
lever.
OL4810
GB - 9
Pull lever backwards to LIFT (3)
1
position to lift mower.
Place lever in HOLD (2) position
to hold mower in current position.
Push lever forward to FLOAT (1)
2
position for mowing.
IMPORTANT: Disengage PTO
before pulling lever back to LIFT.
3