Operation - Gravely Promaster 250Z 992018 - PM 260Z Owner's/Operator's Manual

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 for Controls and Features locations.
A
C
Steering Levers
The control levers are used for both speed and direction
control. In addition, they will stop the unit.
A. For reverse travel, pull both steering control levers
backward.
B. For straight forward travel, push both steering control
levers forward.
C. To turn left, pull the left back or push the right
Steering Control Lever forward or a combination of
both.
D. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left
Steering Control Lever forward or a combination of
both.
To stop, return both to the neutral position.
When released, levers should automatically return to
neutral position.
NOTE: The steering controls are mechanically locked in
neutral whenever the parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns.
ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp
turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, slowly
reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel slowly
forward.
Ignition Switch
OFF
The ignition switch is operated with a
removable key. The switch has three
RUN
positions: "Off", "Run" and "Start".
START
To start the engine, the key must be in the
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"Start" position. Once the engine has
started release the key and it will return to
the "Run" position. To stop the engine,
turn the key to the "Off" position.
Choke Control
The choke control is used to start a cold
engine. Push the choke lever forward to
choke the engine. Pull the choke lever to
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the rear when the engine gets warm.

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Throttle Lever
FAST
The throttle lever is used to change the
speed of the engine. Moving the throttle
lever to the "Fast" position increases the
engine speed. Moving the lever to the
"Slow" position decreases the engine
speed.
SLOW
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Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
ON
The power take off (PTO) switch is used to
engage and disengage the mower. When
the PTO switch is in the "On" position,
mower is engaged; when the PTO switch
is in the "Off" position, mower is disen-
OFF
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gaged. Pull for "On" and push for "Off".
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the steering con-
trol levers are in the neutral position and the PTO switch
is in the "Off" position and parking brake is set.
Mower Lift Lever
The mower lift lever is used to raise and
lower the mower deck. The lift lever is
located on the left side of tractor. Move the
lever rearward to raise, and forward to
lower the deck. Release lever to hold in
selected position. The approximate
mowing height in inches is shown on the
indicator located on the lift cylinder near
operator's right foot.
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Cylinder Stops
The cylinder stops ensure the same cutting height after
raising the deck to clear an obstacle. The stops are
stored on a post under the operator's right leg. The stops
are supplied in two (2) sizes. The thinner stops change
the cutting height by 1/4" (.64 cm). The thicker stops
change the cutting height by 1/2" (1.27 cm).
1. Remove the cylinder stops from the post and snap
onto the lift cylinder rod.
2. Push the lift lever forward until the cylinder rests
against the cylinder stops.