Operation - Gravely 890012 Owner/Operator And Parts Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Operational Safety Rules before
proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure on page 2 for all Controls and Features
locations.
Throttle Lever
Move lever to FAST (1) position to
1
increase engine speed. Move lever to
SLOW (2) position to decrease engine
speed.
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Deck Lift Lever
Push lever forward to FLOAT
1
(1) position for mowing.
Place lever in HOLD (2)
position to hold mower in
current position.
2
Pull lever backwards to LIFT (3)
position to lift mower.
IMPORTANT: Disengage PTO
3
before pulling lever back to
LIFT.
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Cut Height Lever
To lower attachment, move lever
forward.
To raise attachment, move lever
rearward.
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PTO Switch
The power take-off switch is used to
engage and disengage the attachment.
1
Lift switch to engage (1) attachment.
Push switch down to disengage (2)
2
attachment.
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OPERATION

Cylinder Stops
The cylinder stops ensure deck lowers to same cutting
height after raising the deck to clear an obstacle. The
stops are stored on a post mounted on the mower
frame.
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 cylinder stops from post and snap onto
the lift cylinder rod.
2. Push deck height lever forward until cylinder rests
against cylinder stops.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
Turn ignition key to OFF.
PRE-START
Refer to tractor's owner manual for tractor pre-starting
and operation.
Transport the equipment to the area to be mowed.
Set cutting height. See Service and Adjustments .
ENGAGING MOWER
Refer to tractor's owner's manual for tractor starting
and shut off.
To start mower:
1. Remove foot from direction control pedal to place
unit in neutral.
2. Move throttle lever to half speed.
3. Engage PTO.
4. Move the throttle lever to FAST.
5. Depress direction control pedal to choose desired
speed and direction.
To disengage mower, disengage PTO. Keep the PTO
disengaged when not mowing.
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