Gravely 1138 - Page 4

SECTION
1
Instructions for Safe
Operation
Improper
use of this
tractor
and
mower can
infure
people
and
damage
the
equipment.
People
using
or
servicing
this equipment
must
read and follow the
instructions
in this
manual.
It
is important
to
understand
that this
manual and any
other
Gravely instruction
manuals
do not
cover
every
possible
danger.
It is impossible
for Gravely
to
know
of
all
possihle
dangers
in
operating
and servicing
the tractor and attachments.
The
purchaser
must
give
these instructions
to the
people
oper-
ating and
maintaininq
this
equipment. These
people
must
use eve
and foot
protection.
1.1 Preparation
1.
Read this
operator's
manual carefully.
2. Learn
the
location
and function
of all tractor
and
attachment
controls.
Learn how to
use the controls
to
stop
the tractor
and
attachment.
Use caution with
gasoline.
Gasoline
is
verv flammable.
Keep it in a
clean
and
tight
container
away from flames
or hot items.
Never
put
gasoline
in the fuel tank while
the engine
is
running
or hot. Clean up
spilled
qasoline
before
starting
engine.
Be
certain
that
all shields,
guards,
and
interlock
switches
are
in the correct
positions.
When hauling
the tractor, connect
the chassis
and
rear
hitch
to the transportinq
vehicle.
Never connect
from
control
levers, rodsr
or like items that
could
be
d
amaged
.
Inspect area
to be
mowed and remove
all
material which
could
be
thrown
by the
mower.
Sit on
seat,
shift transmission
to
the
neutral
rrNrr
position,
and
move the
PTO
control
to
the
"OFF"
position
before starting.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B.