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2. Safety First
3. Safety First
4. CAUTION
SAFETY RULES
Preparation
Improper use of this tractor can injure people and
damage the equipment. People using or servicing this
tractor 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 possible dangers in operating and servicing the
tractor and attachments.
The purchaser must give these instructions to the
people operating and maintaining this tractor. These
people must use eye and foot protection.
Read this manual, the attachment manual and the
engine manual carefully before operating unit.
Learn the location and function of all controls.
Know how to stop in an emergency.
Understand and follow each danger, warning, caution
and instruction decal installed on this product.
Never permit children to operate the unit. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Safe operation of this equipment requires your
complete and unimpaired attention at all times. Do not
operate unit after or during the use of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all people and animals away from the operating
area.
Use caution with gasoline. Gasoline is very flammable
and its vapors are explosive. Keep it in a clean, tight
and approved (Red) container. Never put gasoline in
the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Clean
up spilled gasoline before starting engine. Do not fill
fuel tank indoors. Never allow smoking materials,
sparks or flame (match, pilot light, etc.) near mower or
fuel container. Replace fuel tank cap and fuel container
cap securely.
Inspect area of operation and remove all material
which could be thrown by the attachment such as
stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects.
When transporting the unit, connect the chassis to the
transport vehicle. Never secure by control levers, rods,
or like items that could be damaged.
Replace all parts that become damaged or lost.
Wear hand, foot, head, ear and eye protection. Do not
wear loose clothing which might get caught in rotating
parts.
• Check interlock system per manual before
use.
• Understand location and function of all
controls.
• When parking on a slope always chock or
block the wheels.
• Read the operator’s manuals before
operating or servicing this equipment.
• Disengage the PTO and shift into neutral
before starting engine.
• Never allow children to operate the
equipment.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
• Stay alert for persons and hazards.
• Before leaving operator’s position:
- Put PTO control in the out position.
- Remove ignition key.
- Engage FWD-REV and Hi-Lo controls.
• Read the operator’s manuals before using
tractor.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting engine.
• Handle gasoline with care.
• Keep shields, guards and safety devices in
place.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
• Never let children operate tractor.
• Be alert for danger to bystanders, property
and for terrain hazards.
• Remove ignition key before leaving tractor.
• Engage FWD-REV control and Hi-Lo gear
controls when parking.
Do not park on slope unless wheels are
chocked.