Operation - Gravely 915015 - 1742 ZT, 9150156 - 2048 ZT Owner's/Operator's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
CAUTION: The operation of any tractor can
result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can cause severe eye damage. Always
wear safety glasses or eye shields while
operating your tractor or performing any
adjustments or repairs. We recommend a
wide vision safety mask over eye glasses, or
standard safety glasses.
Operator Presence System
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence
switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat, without first disengaging
attachment and placing the Steering Control Levers in
neutral, will shut off the engine.
The engine must shut off if the operator leaves the seat
while the Travel-Speed Control Levers are in any
position other than the "NEUTRAL LOCK" position, or
while the PTO Switch is in the "ON" position.
Do not operate tractor unless operator presence
system functions as described. Contact your Gravely
Dealer for repair.
Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is operated with a
removable key. To start the unit, the
switch is turned clockwise from the
"OFF" position to the "START"
position. The key will spring back to
the "RUN" position.
"OFF" Position: Ignition system is shut down.
"RUN" Position: All controls are operable.
"START" Position: Starter turns over the engine.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the "OFF" position.
Choke Control (2048 only)
When starting a cold engine:
Pull the choke control out to engage choke.
Push the choke control in after engine has warmed up
for about 10 seconds.
Parking Brake
To engage the Parking Brake, lift up on lever.
To disengage the Parking Brake, push lever down.
If one or both of the wheels do not turn easily, check
the brake to assure it is disengaged.
Parking Brake Interlock
Engine will shut off if control levers are taken out of
neutral lock with brake engaged.

OPERATION

Throttle Control (2048 only)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Moving the lever to the "FAST" position
increases the engine speed.
Moving the lever to the "SLOW" position
decreases the engine speed.
• Operating engine at less than full
• Full throttle offers the best bagging
Throttle / Choke Control (1742 only)
Always operate engine at full throttle.
Place the lever in the "Choke" position to
start a cold engine.
Move the lever to the "FAST" position to
increase the engine speed.
Move the lever to the "SLOW" position to
decrease the engine speed.
• Operating engine at less than full
• Full throttle offers the best bagging
OFF
RUN
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
START
The Power Take Off Switch is used to engage and
disengage the attachment.
OF1210 When the PTO Switch is pulled out, it is in
the "ON" position and the attachment is
engaged.
When the PTO Switch is pushed in, it is in
the "OFF" position and the attachment is
disengaged.
Travel/Speed Control Levers
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throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
and mower performance.
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
and mower performance.
WARNING: This tractor is steered and
stopped through the rear drive tires which are
controlled by the Steering Control Levers. Any
loss of tire traction will also result in loss of
braking and steering control. Care must be
exercised not to use unit on a slope greater
than recommended. Loss of tire traction, and
loss of steering and brake control could result,
leading to serious injury.
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SLOW
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