Gravely PROMASTER 890015* - Manual (Page 7)

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REMOVING BAGGER
1. Disconnect hose from blower inlet and mower
boot.
2. Remove klik pins from catcher weldment and
remove catcher from unit.
3. Remove mower boot from deck.
4. Replace original discharge chute deflector.
Throttle Lever
Move lever to FAST (1) position to
increase engine speed. Move lever to
SLOW (2) position to decrease engine
speed.
NOTE: An automatic clutch controls grass pump fan
engagement and speed. Increasing engine speed
engages the clutch and increases fan speed.
Choke
Pull choke control out to start a cold engine.
Push control in as engine warms up.
Engine Switch
Turn switch to On to start engine.
Turn switch to Off to shut-off engine.
Recoil Starter Handle
When pulled, handle will crank engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against
unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
1. Check catcher parts for wear, deterioration or
damage. Replace ONLY with Gravely original
service parts before operating.
2. Ensure all hardware is tight.
3. Remove any grass build up from catcher parts.
4. Ensure hoses are secure to mower boot, grass
blower and catcher.
5. Place cover on grass can, close and secure cover
with hold down strap.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
Turn unit ignition key to OFF.
Turn grass catcher engine switch to OFF.
BAGGING
Starting
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS start grass catcher engine
before starting unit engine.
1. Start grass catcher engine per engine manual
instructions.
2. Set grass catcher engine throttle to fastest speed.
NOTE: An automatic clutch controls grass pump fan
engagement and speed. Increasing engine speed
engages the clutch and increases fan speed.
3. Start unit engine and engage PTO according to
unit owner’s manual.
4. Set unit throttle to fastest speed.
5. Choose a slow ground speed.
Shut Off
1. Disengage PTO.
2. Shut off unit according to unit owner’s manual.
3. Shut off grass catcher engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
EMPTYING GRASS CAN
If catcher stops picking up grass clippings, grass can
may be full.
To empty grass can:
1. Disengage PTO, stop unit engine and remove
ignition key. Wait for all moving parts to stop
before leaving operator’s position.
2. Stop grass catcher engine. Wait for all moving
parts to stop before touching catcher parts.
3. Remove cover.
4. Remove grass can from catcher weldment.
5. Empty grass can.
6. Replace can on catcher weldment.
7. Close cover and secure can with hold down strap.
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Operational Safety Rules in
Safety section before operating.
OE0340
1
2
OE0590
OFF
ON
CAUTION: When emptying grass can,
always remove hold down strap from ring
weldment.