Assembly - Gravely Promaster 144 Owner's/Operator's Manual

No flames, No sparks, No smoking near
battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective
gear near battery. Use insulated tools.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in
any direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of
children.
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.
ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack
stands are strong and secure and will hold
weight of unit during maintenance.
Release pressure slowly from components
with stored energy.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to
unit while engine is running (except where
specifically recommended). Stop engine,
remove key or spark plug wire and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing or
cleaning.
Check parking brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
UNIT ASSEMBLY
Package Contents:
Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from
shipping container. Open bypass valves (see
MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE
OFF on page 14). Push unit from container
onto a level surface. Close bypass valves.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 32.
Position Steering Levers
Remove bolts and spacers from steering
levers. Flip the steering levers into operating
position. Reinstall spacers, bolts and nuts.
Tighten hardware securely. See Figure 3.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating
condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can
cause fire or explosion.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside
a building where any ignition sources are
present.
Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool
completely before storing in closed area or
covering unit.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially
from around muffler and engine, to help
prevent fires.
For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean
unit thoroughly. See engine manual for proper
storage.
Lower cutting deck unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.
Use only attachments or accessories
designed for your unit.
Check all hardware at regular intervals,
especially blade attachment bolts. Keep all
hardware properly tightened.
Check attachment components frequently. If
worn or damaged, replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts.

ASSEMBLY

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1
1. Steering Lever
in Shipping
Position
GB - 9
2. Spacers and
Hardware
3. Steering Lever
in Operation
Position
Figure 3
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