Maintenance Schedule - Gravely Promaster 160 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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1. Left Bypass Valve Lever
2. Right Bypass Valve Lever
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
entire Safety section before proceeding.
Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The
following charts show the recommended service schedule.
More frequent service may be required due to working
conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty
conditions, or airborne debris).
See the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for
additional information.
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Front of unit
Figure 5

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, and remove key
when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down
securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or
other parts that may be damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow
twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting.
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Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside of mower deck.
Clean after each use.
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