Operation - Gravely ZT 2250 Owner's And Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Safety Rules in Safety Section
before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 1 for Controls and Features locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and
improper operation of unit can result in death or
serious injury. Test this system each time the
unit is operated. If this system does not function
as described, do not operate until repairs are
made.
Engine must shut off if the operator attempts to leave the
seat with the transmission engaged, parking brake
disengaged or PTO engaged. Engine must not start
unless PTO is disengaged and parking brake is engaged.
A
C
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.

OPERATION

Steering Levers
The control levers are
B
used for both speed
and direction control.
In addition, they will
stop the unit.
D
A.For reverse travel,
pull both steering
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control levers
backward.
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 right to
choke the engine. Pull the choke lever left
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when the engine gets warm.
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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