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Maintenance, Maintenance schedule, Check safety – Gravely 988100-GR1336FX User Manual

Page 17: Interlock system, Check safety interlock system

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Change oil after first 8 hours of operation and every

100 hours thereafter.

CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Test the safety interlock system at each operation. If
the system does not function properly, do not operate
the unit until repairs are made.

988100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 110, 112

Engine must not start unless PTO is disengaged and
the shift lever is in neutral. To test:

1. With engine off, engage PTO.

2. Turn electric start model ignition switch to Start.

Engine must not crank.

Turn recoil start model ignition switch to On. Pull
recoil start handle. Engine must not start.

3. Disengage PTO.

The engine MUST stop whenever the operator
removes both hands from controls while the PTO or
transmission is engaged. To test:

1. Start engine and engage PTO.

2. Release operator presence control lever(s).

Engine must stop.

3. Disengage PTO.

4. Restart engine.

5. Place shift lever in Forward.

6. Release operator presence control lever. Engine

must stop.

988114, 115, 118, 119, 313

Blades must not rotate unless the operator presence
control levers and PTO are engaged. To Test:

1. With engine on, release operator presence

controls and engage PTO.

2. Blades must not rotate.

3. Disengage PTO.

The blades MUST stop whenever the operator
removes both hands from controls while the PTO is
engaged. To test:

1. Start engine and engage PTO.

2. Release operator presence control lever(s).

Blades must stop.

NOTE: All motion must stop whenever operator
releases control levers.

CHECK AIR CLEANER

Check the air cleaner element before each use. See
engine manual for detailed instructions.

CHECK ENGINE OIL

Check the engine oil level before each use. Never
operate the engine when the oil level is low. See engine
manual for detailed instructions.

CHECK ENGINE COOLING

Check the engine air cooling system before each use.
See engine manual for detailed instructions.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check all nuts, bolts, and other fasteners before each
use. Replace missing or damaged fasteners.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Check tires for proper inflation, excessive wear or
damage before each use. The correct air pressure is
8 to 16 psi (55 to 110 kPa).

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Each

Use

25

50

100

Check Safety Interlock

System

Check Air Cleaner

Check Engine Oil

Check Engine Cooling

Check Fasteners

Check Tire Pressure

Check Battery and Battery

Fluid

Check All Belts

Mower Blades

Clean Air Cleaner Foam

Element

General Lubrication

Change Engine Oil

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Check Fuel Filter

Check Spark Plug

Check Muffler

Clean Air Cleaner Paper

Element