Operation - Ariens GRAVELY Pro-Turn 400 Series Dealer/Owner/Operator Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 4 for Controls and Features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: 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.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated, contact
your Gravely dealer for repairs.
NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged,
the steering levers are locked in neutral.
Test Steering PTO
Levers
STARTING INTERLOCK
1 Neutral Off
2 Neutral On
3 Neutral Off
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
4* Neutral On
5* Neutral Off
* Operator lifts off seat.
ROLLOVER PROTECTION
STRUCTURE (ROPS)
Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for
damage or loose hardware.
Use extreme care when working close to
fences, ditches, or on hills.
Check overhead clearance carefully before
driving under any objects.
ALWAYS wear seat belt while operating the
unit with the ROPS in the upright position.

OPERATION

Parking Engine
Brake
Engaged Starts
Engaged Doesn't
Start
Dis- Doesn't
engaged Start
Engaged Shuts Off
Dis- Shuts Off
engaged
Do not wear a seat belt while operating the
unit with the center bar in the lowered
position.
IMPORTANT: Do not weld, cut, drill or modify
ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the
manufacturer.
Lower Center Bar
(Figure 5)
WARNING: Lower the center bar
only when necessary to drive under
an object. There is no rollover
protection with the center bar in the
down position.
1. Loosen but do not remove the two anti-
rattle knobs on the front of the hinge
plate.
2. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
3. Lower the center bar into down position.
4. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
Raise Center Bar
(Figure 5)
1. Remove the two hair pins and then
remove the ROPS lock pins from the
hinge plate.
2. Raise the center bar into up position.
3. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge
plate and secure with the hair pins.
4. Tighten anti-rattle knobs until threads
place tension on upper bar. Do not
overtighten.
NOTE: Return the center bar to the raised
position when clear of obstacles.
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