Gravely Promaster 266 - Page 17

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To Start Diesel Units (992156, 160):
1. Insert ignition key.
2. Move the throttle to 3/4 fast position.
3. Turn ignition key to Run (2) position. The
glow plug light will come on for
approximately 5 seconds.
4. When glow plug
light goes out,
turn ignition key
Start (3) position.
NOTE: If engine does
not start in five
seconds, release
ignition key, wait, and
then repeat. Once
engine has started, release ignition key and
ignition key will return to the Run (2) position.
To shut off:
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Set parking brake.
3. Turn ignition key to Off (1) position.
OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Move throttle lever to 3/4 to full speed.
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 THE UNIT
1. Move steering levers to the neutral
position. Shut off PTO.
2. Move throttle lever to the slow position.
3. Engage parking brake.
MOVING UNIT MANUALLY
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
1. Place unit in the service position (see
SERVICE POSITION on page 20).
2. Turn right and left bypass valves
counterclockwise 1/2 turn (figure 7).
3. Disengage parking brake.
4. Push unit to desired location.
5. Engage parking brake.
6. Turn right and left bypass valves
clockwise 1/2 turn.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake,
and remove key when transporting unit on a
truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not
tie down by linkages, guards, cables or other
parts that may be damaged.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Cut grass when it is dry.
Keep mower blades sharp.
Keep mower deck properly leveled.
Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall
grass, mow twice.
Do not travel too fast.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle.
When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting.
Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
Do not allow grass or debris to collect inside
of mower deck. Clean after each use.
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.
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Figure 7
1.Right Bypass Valve
2.Left Bypass Valve
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