Maintenance - Gravely Promaster 250Z 992018 - PM 260Z Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine service be required, it can be obtained
from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer's
authorized service center.
WARNING: MOVING PARTS can result in
serious injury or death.
ALWAYS stop unit, remove key, and wait for
moving parts to stop before attempting any
maintenance procedures.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can result in serious injury
or death and/or damage to equipment.
DO NOT remove wire from spark plug while
engine is running.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES may result in
injury. DO NOT touch engine or drive parts
which are hot from operation. Allow parts to cool
before servicing.
SERVICE POSITIONS
Service position for 260Z:
1. Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop
engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over.
Strap and clamp onto lift if used.
2. Place steering levers in neutral position and set
parking brake.
3. Unhook hood latches.
4. Firmly grasp engine frame and cover. Lift to desired
service position. (Figure 6)
CAUTION: WHEN OPENING ENGINE COVER,
USE CARE TO PROPERLY ENGAGE PROP
INTO SLOT. Be sure footing is secure to
accomodate weight shift of hood when rotating
to full service position.
Daily Service Position: Place engine hood prop rod into
service slot. Assure rod is engaged in slot properly.
Full Service Position: Slowly release frame after seat
contacts foot board. Use care and be sure of your footing.
Do not step on mower deck.
5. When service is complete, lower hood and secure
with latches.
Service Position for 250Z
Remove pin holding seat down on left rear corner. Firmly
grasp seat frame handle and lift past vertical. Lay
inverted seat on foot rest. When service is complete,
return seat to upright position and reinstall pin.

MAINTENANCE

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1. Steering Levers
2. Parking Brake
3. Footboard
4. Engine Hood & Frame
5. Engine Hood Prop Rod
6. Service Slot
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and
FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious injury
or death. Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved (RED) fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool.
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable.
Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep
fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in the
fuel tank while the engine is running or hot.
Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine
Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated open area.
2. Stop the engine.
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7. Daily Service Position
8. Full Service Position
9. Engine
10. No Step Decal
11. Battery
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