Start The Engine; Operate Unit - Gravely Pro-Turn ZX 48 Operator's Manual

Lower Center Bar
See Figure 15.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Lower the center bar only
when needed to drive under
an object. There is no rollover
protection with the center bar
in the lowered position. DO
NOT wear seatbelt when
ROPS is in lowered position.
1. Remove hairpins from lock pins and
remove lock pins from hinge plate.
2. Lower center bar and secure with lock
pins and hairpins.
IMPORTANT: Return center bar to the raised
position when clear of obstacles.
Figure 15
Lowered Position With
Bagger Installed
Lowered Position With
No Bagger Installed

START THE ENGINE

1. Push PTO knob down to off position.
2. Move steering levers to neutral position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If engine is cold, pull choke knob up to on
position. If engine is warm or hot, turn
choke off.
5. Set throttle to slow speed.
6. Insert ignition key and turn to start
position. Release key when engine starts.
NOTICE: Do not operate the starter for more
than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine does
not start, allow a 60-second cool down period
between starting attempts.
7. If choke is on, wait a few seconds after
engine starts and then push choke knob
down to off position.
IMPORTANT: Make sure choke is completely
off. Engine will not run smoothly using partial
choke.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Release parking brake.
2. Set throttle to slow speed.
3. Pull PTO knob up to on position.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
4. Move throttle control lever to fast.
5. Move steering levers to begin mowing.
Direction Lever Position
of Travel
Forward Push both levers
forward from
neutral position.
Reverse Pull both levers
backward from
neutral position.
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WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Move the steering levers
slowly and keep the throttle at
slow speed until you learn how
to operate the unit.