Gravely Pro-Walk 36 Operator's Manual page 8

NEVER tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and remove any fuel-soaked debris.
Operation
NEVER operate machine in a closed or
poorly ventilated area. NEVER run an
engine in an enclosed area.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating
condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can
cause fire or explosion.
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion-type engine. DO NOT use unit
on or near any unimproved, forest-covered
or brush-covered land unless exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local, state or federal
laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by
operator.
DO NOT operate machine while feeling
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs.
DO NOT change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units. Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine. Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow
parts to cool.
NEVER operate with the discharge deflector
raised, removed or altered, unless using a
grass catcher. Make sure other safety
devices are in place and working.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all
pinch points.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Be sure of your
footing while using pedestrian-controlled
equipment, especially when operating in
reverse. Walk, don't run. Use extreme
caution if operating on wet grass; reduced
footing could cause slipping.
NEVER carry passengers and keep pets
and bystanders away. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction
and DO NOT point it at anyone. NEVER
direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) when
crossing gravel surfaces.
NEVER engage PTO when attachment,
including mower blades, is not in use.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when
not in active use such as traveling or
crossing driveways.
Slow down and use caution when making
turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
Stop blades if not mowing.
Stop on level ground, lower implements,
disengage drives, engage parking brake (if
provided), disengage PTO, shut off engine
and allow moving parts to stop before
leaving the operator's position for any
reason including emptying the catchers or
unclogging the chute.
NEVER engage PTO while raising the
attachment, including mower blades.
NEVER raise deck with the blades running.
NEVER operate with the PTO shield, or
other guards not securely in place. Be sure
all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly,
and functioning properly. NEVER modify or
remove safety devices.
DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look behind and down
before operating in reverse to be sure of a
clear path.
Stop equipment and inspect blades after
striking objects or if an abnormal vibration
occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
NEVER leave a running machine
unattended. ALWAYS turn off blade(s),
engage parking brake, stop engine and
remove key before leaving operator's
position.
Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut
off engine and wait for all parts to come to a
complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing the grass catcher, or unclogging
the discharge guard.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to
those you can safely control and the unit can
safely handle.
Use care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
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