Gravely Promaster 260Z Owner's/Operator's Manual page 14

FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
the entire Safety section before proceeding.
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated area.
2. Shut off engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent dirt from
entering fuel tank.
4. Remove fuel cap.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type and
grade of fuel. See Specifications on page 30 for fuel tank
capacity.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1 in. (2.54 cm) below bottom of
filler neck.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. Clean up any spilled fuel.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and
turn off engine.
STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE
NOTE: DO NOT operate starter more than 15 seconds per
minute, as overheating and damage can occur. If engine will
not start, see Troubleshooting on page 28 or refer to Engine
Manual.
NOTE: PTO must be disengaged and parking brake
engaged prior to starting engine.
Gas Models (992058, 059)
To start:
1. Insert ignition key.
2. Move throttle control lever to middle position.
NOTE: If engine is cold, move choke control to the on
position. Once engine has started and is warmed up, move
choke control to the off position. If engine is warm, do not
use choke.
3. Turn ignition key to Start (3) position.
OFF
If engine does not start in five seconds,
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release ignition key, wait, and then
RUN repeat. Once engine has started,
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ignition key will return to the Run (2)
position.
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To shut off:
1.Disengage PTO.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Turn ignition key to Off (1) position.
Diesel Models (992060, 061, 318, 319)
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3. Turn ignition key to Start (4) position. If engine does not
start in five seconds, release ignition key, wait, and then
repeat. Once engine has started, release ignition key
and ignition key will return to the Run (3) position.
To shut off:
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Turn ignition key to Off (2) position.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Move throttle lever three-fourths of the way up to fast.
IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is plugged with
grass or other material.
3. Engage PTO to engage mower blades.
4. Move throttle lever to fast.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Use steering levers to move the unit.
7. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
PARKING THE UNIT
1. Move steering levers to the neutral position. Shut off
PTO.
2. Move throttle lever to the slow position.
3. Engage parking brake.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY
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1. Right Bypass Valve Lever
2. Left Bypass Valve Lever
3. Hydraulic Reservoir
4. Battery
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
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To start:
1. Insert ignition key.
2. Move throttle control lever to
middle position.
NOTE: If temperature is 32 ºF
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(0 ºC) or below, turn ignition key
to Thermo Start (1) position for
15 seconds.
5. Hydrostatic Transmission
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