Gravely 985114 - 16 HP Owner's/Operator's Manual page 12

NOTE: One of the operator presence control levers
must be held down at all times whenever the
transmission is in gear and/or the PTO lever is in the
"ON" position.
6. To go forward, move the direction control lever
forward until the lever stays in the forward
position. If the lever is not in the full forward
position, the clutch will slip and cause premature
clutch wear.
7. To move backward, hold the direction control
lever to the rear. The lever will return to
"NEUTRAL" when released.
8. To stop the tractor, put the direction control lever
in the "NEUTRAL" position. If the PTO is off, you
can release the operator presence handle.
USING THE PTO
To Engage PTO:
1. Start the engine.
2. After the engine is warm, move the throttle lever
just above the "SLOW" position.
3. Move the gear shift lever to the 'NEUTRAL"
position. Depress an operator presence handle.
4. Pull the PTO control back to the "ON" position
with one continuous, fast pull.
5. Move the throttle lever to the "FAST" position.
6. Move the gear shift lever to the "HIGH" or "LOW"
position.
NOTE: The gear shift lever must be in either the "HIGH"
or "LOW" position to properly power the attachment.
7. Operate the direction control lever for desired
travel.
To Disengage PTO:
1. Stop the tractor with the direction control lever.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "SLOW" position.
3. Move the gear shift to the "NEUTRAL" position.
4. Push the PTO control in (forward) to the "OFF"
position.
Using the Steering Brakes (optional)
The steering brakes are used when the tractor is being
driven forward.
To make a right turn, push the brake handlebar to the
left.
To make a left turn, pull the brake handlebar to the
right.
CAUTION: Use only the tractor
handlebars to steer when driving in
reverse.
To Travel to Another Work Area
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Reduce engine speed.
3. Travel forward to other work area.
PARKING
1. Stop the unit on level ground.
2. Put the PTO lever in the "OFF" position.
3. Turn off and remove ignition key.
4. Move the shift control to first gear position.
5. Apply parking brake (if equipped.) Pull up on the
brake handle until the brake rod is at the top of
the slot.
TO TRANSPORT UNIT
1. Move unit onto transport vehicle.
2. Tie unit down securely. Do not secure by rods,
linkages or controls that may be damaged.
TIPS FOR OPERATION
Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough
ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other
obstacles.
Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when
operating a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in
heavy grass.
Walk behind, never between the handlebars.
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