Operation; Starting - Gravely CONVERTIBLE 7.6 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

Throttle - Depress the throttle to accelerate engine, raise
to decelerate engine.
Choke - Pull to choke; push forward fully for normal
operation.
Operating Levers - The operating levers, one for high an
ow speeds and one for forward and reverse are located
on the right tractor handle.
Range Control - On tractors with the optional eight spee
transmission, the range selector lever is on the right by
the fuel tank. Push forward fully for low range; pull
rearward fully for high range.
Attachment Clutch Control - The attachment clutch
control is the attachment clutch lever that enables you
to engage or disengage the power attachment from
your position at the tractor handles. Pull to engage the
attachment; push to disengage.
Ignition Stop Button - To stop engine, depress the
ignition stop button. Keep depressed until the engine
stops completely.
Figure 2
Whether you have a manual starter or an electric starter,
before starting check to see if:
Operating levers are in neutral .
Attachment clutch control is in the disengaged
position .
Valve on fuel tank is open and fuel in tank
Oil level is on full mark .
Throttle is open approximately half-way .
An attachment or attachment boss cover is secured
to the front of the tractor.
Normal Starting - On tractors with the manual starter,
attach the strap to the pulley (place the hole in the strap
over the pin in the pulley groove) and wind the strap onto
the pulley in the direction of the arrow on pulley. Pull the
strap hard and fast. Choke as required. With the electric
starter, simply press the starter button with your toe.
Choke as required.
NOTE: In proper working order, the engine should start
with one or two attempts (a few more may be necessary
in cold weather). If it doesn't, check the Trouble Shooting
section to find and correct the trouble. Do not tamper with
the carburetor - this will serve only to complicate things,
for even with the carburetor out of adjustment, the engine
should start.
Cold Weather Starting - Cold weather starting troubles
usually can be avoided if you:
Make sure the proper weight oil is used. Oils heavier
than those recommended will stiffen at low
temperature thus making starting more difficult .
Use fresh high quality regular grade gasoline .
Store the tractor in a heated building if possible.
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STARTING