Operation - Gravely Pro-Master 260 Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read
and understand entire Safety
section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure Figure 4 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.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated, contact
your Gravely dealer for repairs.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
engaged, the steering levers must be locked
in neutral.
IMPORTANT: With the parking brake
disengaged, the engine must not start and
the engine must shut off if the operator leaves
the seat.
Test Steering PTO Parking
Levers
STARTING INTERLOCK
1 Neutral Off
2 Neutral On
3 Neutral Off
OPERATING INTERLOCK (ENGINE ON)
4* Neutral On
5* Neutral Off
6* Neutral Off
* Operator lifts off seat.

OPERATION

Engine
Brake
Engaged Starts
Engaged Doesn't
Start
Disengage Doesn't
d Start
Engaged Shuts Off
Disengage Shuts Off
d
Engaged On
Ignition Switch
1
Choke Control
Throttle Lever
Changes the speed of engine.
1
2
Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
1
2
EN - 16
Operate the ignition
switch with the
2
removable key. The
switch has three
positions: Off (1), Run
(2) and Start (3). See
3
Starting And Shutting Off
Engine on page 20 for
detailed instructions on
how to start engine.
Use to start a cold engine.
Push choke lever forward
to start a cold engine. Pull
the choke lever to the rear
when the engine is warm.
Fast (1) – Increases engine
speed.
Slow (2) – Decreases
engine speed.
Engages (1) and
disengages (2) mower
blades.