Gravely 915034 - ZT1640 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 11

NOTE: The adjustment pin (item 1) is
used to set the height of the mower
deck. See Specifications on page 26 for
height adjustment dimensions.
a.Press mower lift pedal (item 2) all the
way forward.
b. Install adjustment pin (item 1) in the
desired adjustment hole (item 4).
c.Slowly release mower lift pedal
(item 2) until contact with adjustment
pin (item 1) is made.
Mower Lift Pedal Adjustment
NOTE: Position mower lift pedal further
forward or backward for increased leverage in
lifting the mower deck (figure 6).
NOTE: Adjusting the seat further forward will
also help to increase the leverage in lifting the
mower deck (see Seat Adjustment on
page 13).
Remove mounting hardware (item 3) and
place mower lift pedal (item 2) in the desired
position.
Axle Locks (Item 9)
NOTE: The unit comes shipped with the front
axle (item 1) in the lockout position (item 3)
(figure 7).
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1. Front Axle
2. Pivoting Position
If a pivoting front axle is needed:
a.Remove axle lock hardware (item 4)
from lockout position (item 3).
b. Install axle lock hardware (item 4) in
pivoting position (item 2).
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3
4
3. Lockout Position
4. Axle Lock
Hardware
Figure 7
Fuel Shut-Off Valve (Item 13)
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OFF
RIGHT
TANK
2
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FILLING THE FUEL TANKS
1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to
prevent dust, dirt, and debris from
entering fuel tanks.
2. Remove fuel caps.
IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct
type and grade of fuel.
3. Fill fuel tanks to 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below
bottom of filler neck. See Specifications
on page 26 for capacity of fuel tanks.
4. Replace fuel caps.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Bring steering levers back to neutral.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE
Starting the Engine
NOTE: The PTO must be disengaged and the
steering levers in the Neutral Lockout Position
(see Steering Levers on page 10) prior to
starting the engine.
1. Set Throttle Lever to CHOKE (915034,
036) or engage Choke Control (915038,
040) for a cold engine. Set Throttle Lever
at 1/3 throttle for a warm engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter for
more than 15 seconds per minute as damage
can occur.
2. Turn ignition key to START position and
release once the engine has started.
3. After engine starts, set throttle lever to
FAST position. Disengage choke control
(915038, 040).
IMPORTANT: Let the engine warm up several
seconds to several minutes depending on
outside temperature.
Stopping the Engine
1. Stop unit.
2. Disengage PTO.
3. Set throttle lever to SLOW.
4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and
remove key.
5. Set parking brake.
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Use this valve to control
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fuel flow from left (1) or
right (2) fuel tank.
LEFT
TANK
Open the valve to operate
the engine. Turn the valve
to "Off" (3) when storing or
transporting the unit.