Stopping In An Emergency; To Mow With Unit; Parking; To Push The Unit - Gravely Pro-Turn 400 LP Operator's Manual

4. Turn ignition key to Start position until
engine starts, then release.
NOTICE: If engine does not start in five
seconds, release ignition key, wait, and then
repeat. Once engine has started, ignition key
will return to the Run position.
5. Move the throttle to the desired engine
operating speed.
IMPORTANT: AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE. DO
NOT use starting fluid to assist in cold-
weather starting.

STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY

WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of steering
control. When operating on slopes
be prepared to react to an
emergency situation.
1. Return steering levers to neutral position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
4. Close gas shut-off valve.

TO MOW WITH UNIT

Operate the unit only when seated in the
operator's position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm
until it is running smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.
3. Move the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the
mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to the fast position.
7. Move the steering levers forward to
obtain a slow ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO
switch to the Off position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.

PARKING

To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position
and remove the key.

TO PUSH THE UNIT

(Figure 16)
Place the transaxles in bypass mode to move
the unit with the engine off.
NOTICE: Make sure both transaxles are set
to neutral before pushing the unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tow the unit.
Transport the unit on an appropriate truck or
trailer.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (see
Service Position on page 28).
3. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
clockwise to the bypass position.
WARNING: Do not bypass
transmission when on a slope.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
counter-clockwise to the run position.
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