Gravely Pro-Ride 254 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 24

Bypass Valve
Figure 14
TOWING
WARNING: Exercise care when
turning the mower while towing.
The mower will turn more
sharply than the towed object.
IMPORTANT: Attempting to tow
more than 300 pounds (137 kg)
with the Gravely mower will lead
to premature parts failure and
void the warranty.
The mower is designed for towing in light duty
applications only. Do not attempt to tow more
than 300 lbs (137 kg). Tongue weight is not to
exceed 30 lbs (13.61 kg).
LOADING THE MOWER
WARNING: Exercise extreme
caution when loading and
unloading the unit from a ramp.
Use only a single, full width ramp.
If individual ramps are necessary,
use several to simulate a single
full width ramp. Use enough
ramps to create an unbroken
ramp surface wider than the unit.
Never exceed a 15 degree angle
between the ramps and the truck
or trailer when loading the mower.
Avoid sudden acceleration and
deceleration of the unit when
loading and unloading the unit to
avoid the mower from tipping
backward.
The loading ramp should be long enough that
the angles between the truck or trailer do not
exceed 15 degrees. A steeper angle may
cause the mower deck components to get
hung up when moving the mower from ramp
to truck or trailer. If loading on or near a
slope, position the truck or trailer on the down
side of the slope and the ramps should
extend up the slope. This will minimize the
ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be
parked as level as possible to facilitate
smooth loading of the mower.
TRANSPORTING THE MOWER
WARNING: When transporting
the mower, make sure the
steering control levers are in the
park position, the wheels have
been blocked, the machine has
been securely fastened by
cables, chains or ropes, and the
trailer has been secured to the
towing vehicle with safety chains.
Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport
the mower. Make sure the trailer or truck has
all of the necessary lighting and markings as
required by law.
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