GB - 18
Interval Task Action
Each Use
Check
S
afety
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 ope
rated. If this system
does not function as described, do not operate until repairs
are made (see Safety Interlock Syste
m on page 13).
Check
P
arking
Brake
Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on p
age 16). Push unit. If unit rolls,
contact your Gravely Dealer.
Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do
not use solvent
s, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
NOTE: Pro
tect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
IMPORTANT: D
o not spray the unit with water, especially when the
unit is warm from operation. Water can seep into bearings and
damage them.
Check
Ti
res
See for correct tire pressure.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim
parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly:
•Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment
and experience to per
form the job.
• Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
• Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat can cause
an incre
ase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding
can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
• Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating.
Use
a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow
you to stand to one side.
Check
Mower
B
lades
CAUTION: Check for worn or damaged mower blades.