Gravely Promaster 320 Owner/Operator And Parts Manual page 6

Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there
is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.
Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of the other
blades.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended.
Shut off engine. Remove wire from spark plug and secure it
away from spark plug.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can
safely control and the unit can safely handle.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS
turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing
driveways, etc.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Do not operate on slopes over 10° maximum.
Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. When parking on
slope always chock or block wheels. Always set parking
brake.
Use a slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning properly.
Do not bypass transmission when on a slope.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or
truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure
from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when
transporting unit.
Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine
to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery
terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit
damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.
Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause
serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-)
terminal.
ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and positive
(+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable
FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious
injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its
contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe
chemical burns.
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