Gravely 927064-1440 User Manual
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OPERATING MOWER
1. Start engine.
2. Set throttle lever fast.
3. Engage PTO to start mower blades.
4. Use forward and reverse pedal to move
unit.
5. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades.
MOVING THE UNIT MANUALLY
Disengage transmission
bypass lever (1) to drive
unit and engage
transmission bypass lever
(2) to push unit manually
(figure 5).
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove detent pin from unit (figure 6).
2. Tip seat forward.
3. Loosen mounting hardware and slide
seat forward or backward to desired
position. Tighten mounting hardware.
4. Put seat down and install detent pin.
TRANSPORTING UNIT
ALWAYS turn engine off when transporting on
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.
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: DO NOT disengage or
bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
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2
OA0041
Figure 5
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4
2
1. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged
3. Pull Out
4. Pull Up
5. Push In
5
1
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Figure 6
1. Mounting
Hardware
2. Detent Pin
3. Seat
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2
2
3