Gravely Pro-Stance 48 Operator's Manual page 11

Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use only an
approved gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
Remove equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a
portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until the fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock open device.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap
and tighten securely.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or
its engine may include evaporative
emissions control system components,
required to meet EPA and/or CARB
regulations, that will only function properly
when the fuel tank has been filled to the
recommended level. Overfilling may cause
permanent damage to evaporative
emissions control system components.
Filling to the recommended level ensures a
vapor gap required to allow for fuel
expansion. Pay close attention while filling
the fuel tank to ensure that the
recommended fuel level inside the tank is
not exceeded. Use a portable gasoline
container with an appropriately sized
dispensing spout when filling the tank. Do
not use a funnel or other device that
obstructs the view of the tank filling process.
Towing
Do not attach towed equipment or
accessories.This vehicle is not designed to
tow.
Accessories
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation
for wheel weights or counterweights
Attachments reduce the maximum operating
slope angle. DO NOT operate on slopes
over 10° when operating with attachments.
Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
the manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
Use only attachments recommended by
AriensCo that are appropriate to your use
and can be used safely in your application.
Batteries
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting
both battery terminals at the same time may
result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT
reverse battery connections.
Reverse connections may result in sparks
which can cause serious injury. Always
connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to
negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable
FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND.
ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST,
and negative (-) cable SECOND.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause
death or serious injury. Poisonous battery
fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact
with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe
chemical burns.
No flames, No sparks, No smoking near
battery.
Charge batteries in an open well ventilated
area, away from spark and flames. Unplug
charger before connecting or disconnecting
from battery. Always wear protective clothing
and safety glasses near battery and use
insulated tools.
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.
Service
The use of non-genuine replacement parts
or accessories could adversely affect
machine operation and safety.
Do not change engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine
Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug
wire before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Reconnect positive first and negative
last.
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