Gravely Promaster 144 - Operational Procedures; Stopping in an Emergency; Starting and Shutting Off the Engine; Operating the Mower

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STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
The unit can be stopped immediately at any
time by turning the ignition key to the Off
position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
NOTE: DO NOT operate starter more than 15
seconds per minute, as overheating and
damage can occur. If engine will not start, see
TROUBLESHOOTING on page 30 or refer to
Engine Manual.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the
steering control levers are in the neutral
position, the PTO switch is in the off position,
and parking brake is engaged.
To start:
1. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the On position. If the engine
is warm or hot, do not use choke.
2. Move the throttle to 3/4 Fast position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
3. Put the ignition key in the switch and
turn it to the Start position.
4. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
5. Move the choke control to the Off
position from the Choke position. Wait
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
To shut off:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
Disengage the PTO and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the Off position.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Move throttle lever 3/4 Fast position.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material.
3. Engage PTO to engage mower blades.
4. Move throttle lever to fast.
5. Release parking brake.
6. Use steering levers to move the unit.
7. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position
and remove the key.
MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE
ENGINE OFF
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
1. Shut OFF engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
SERVICE POSITION on page 17).
3. Turn right and left bypass valve levers
counterclockwise 1/2 turn (Figure 5).
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn bypass valve levers clockwise 1/2
turn.
CAUTION: Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch
Manual, and Engine Manual first.
DO NOT attempt to start engine
at this time.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.
WARNING: Do not bypass
transmission when on a slope.