Gravely 994135 Operator's Manual page 11

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
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.
Keep all parts in good working condition and
all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage.
ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack
stands are strong and secure and will hold
weight of unit during maintenance. Use jack
stands to support components when
required.
Carefully and slowly release any pneumatic
or hydraulic pressure from components with
stored energy.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from
pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic
fluid under pressure.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments or
repairs to unit while engine is running
(except where specifically recommended).
Disengage drives, lower implement, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. If possible, do not make adjustments
with the engine running.
Lower cutting deck unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.
Allow engine to cool before servicing.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or
a hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of
one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, use caution when
servicing them. Replace damaged blades.
Never straighten or weld them.
Transporting Unit
Use care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
Use full width ramps for loading machine
into trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
Never secure from rods or linkages that
could be damaged. Tie the machine down
securely using straps, chains, cable, or
ropes. Both front and rear straps should be
directed down and outward from the
machine.
Do not transport machine while engine is
running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and
shut off fuel when transporting unit.
Storage
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank,
inside a building where any ignition sources
are present.
Clean grass and debris from cutting units,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Let engine
cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
For extended storage, shut off fuel and
clean unit thoroughly. See engine manual for
proper storage.
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