Gravely 988100-GR1336FX, 988101-GR1536FX, 988102-GR1548FX, 988103-GR1548FL User Manual

Pro Unit

Owner/Operator Manual

Models

988100 - GR1336FX
988101 - GR1536FX
988102 - GR1548FX
988103 - GR1548FL
988104 - GE1748FL
988110 - GR1332FX
988112 - GR1544FX
988114 - GR1336FXP
988115 - GR1548FXP
988118 - GR1332FXP
988119 - GR1544FXP
988313 - GR1332FXPCE

ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL

04941300 7/03

Printed in USA

Ariens Company
655 West Ryan Street
P.O. Box 157
Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157
USA
Telephone [phone]
Facsimile [phone]

MODEL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE
MANUFACTURER

CERTIFICAT DE CONFORMITÉ DU MODÈLE DÉLIVRÉ PAR LE FABRICANT
VOM HERSTELLER AUSGESTELLTE

MODELL-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG
MODELCERTIFICAAT VAN OVEREENSTEMMING AFGEGEVEN DOOR DE

FABRIKANT
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ DEL PRODOTTO REALIZZATA DAL

PRODUTTORE
MODELO DE DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE
MODEL KONFORMITETSERKLÆRING UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN
MODELLENS SAMSVARSERKLÆRING UTFERDIGET AV PRODUSENTEN
FÖRSÄKRAN OM MODELLÖVERENSSTÄMMELSE, UTFÄRDAT AV TILLVERKAREN

We the undersigned, - Je soussigné, - Mit meiner Unterschrift - Wij de ondergetekenden, - Il sottoscritto, - El abajo
firmante - Undertegnede, - Undertecknaren av detta dokument, - Me, allekirjoittaneet,

ARIENS COMPANY, declare that the Lawn Mower- certifie que la tondeuse à gazon - erklärt, dass der
Rasenmäher - verklaart dat de maaitrekker - dichiara che il tosaerba - certifica que el cortacésped - erklærer, at
græsslåmaskinen - erklærer at plenklipperen - intygar att gräsklipparen:

Category:

Make and Trade Name:

WALK BEHIND LAWN MOWER

GRAVELY

Model: 988313

Serial #Range: 00101 & up

Cutting Width (cm): 80.6

conform to the specifications of directive 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC and their current amendments.
est conforme aux spécifications des directives 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC et 89/336/EEC et à leurs modifications

actuelles.
den Spezifikationen der Richtlinie 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC und deren aktuellen Zusätzen entspricht.
voldoet aan de specificaties van richtlijn 2000/14/EG, 98/37/EG, 89/336/EEG en recente aanvullingen hierop.
è conforme alle specifiche contenute nelle direttive 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC e nei loro relativi

amendamenti.
cumple las especificaciones de la normativa 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC y sus enmiendas en curso.
opfylder specifikationerne i Direktiv 2000/14/EF, 98/37/EF, 89/336/EØF og gældende ændringer.
er i overensstemmelse med spesifikasjonene i direktiv 2000/14/EF, 98/37/EF, 89/336/EØF og de gjeldende

endringer.
överensstämmer med specifikationerna i direktiven 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC och deras nuvarande
tillägg.

Representative Measured Sound Power
Level -

Niveau de puissance acoustique
représentatif

Repräsentativer gemessener Geräuschpegel
Typisch gemeten geluidssterkteniveau
Livello di potenza sonora rappresentativo

rilevato
Nivel de potencia acústica representativo

medido

99 dB

A

Guaranteed Sound Power Level -

100 dB
Niveau garanti de puissance acoustique
Garantierter Geräuschpegel
Gegarandeerd geluidssterkteniveau
Livello di potenza sonora garantito
Nivel de potencia acústica garantizado
Garanteret lydstyrkeniveau
Garantert lydeffektnivå
Garanterad ljudnivå

Repræsentativt målt lydstyrkeniveau
Representativt målt lydeffektnivå
Representativ uppmätt ljudnivå

A

2

Stated Sound Power Levels are established following Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance” of directive 2000/14/EC.
Les déclarations de niveau de puissance acoustique sont établies conformément à l’Article VIII « Assurance

qualité totale » de la directive 2000/14/EC.
Die angegebenen Geräuschpegel wurden gemäß Anhang VIII „Totales Qualitäts-Management“ der EU-Richtlinie

2000/14/EC.
Gespecificeerde geluidssterkteniveaus zijn vastgesteld aan de hand van Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance”

(Volledige kwaliteitsborging) van richtlijn 2000/14/EG.
I livelli di potenza sonora dichiarati sono rilevati in base all’Appendice VIII del “Controllo qualità totale” della direttiva

CE/2000/14.
Los niveles de potencia acústica se establecen siguiendo el Anexo VIII “Garantía de calidad total” de la directiva

2000/14/EC.
De anførte lydstyrkeniveauer er fastlagte efter tillæg VIII “Fuld kvalitets sikring” i direktiv 2000/14/EF.
Lydeffektnivåene er fastsatt etter tillegg VIII ”Full kvalitetssikring” i direktivet 2000/14/EF.
Fastställda ljudnivåer har etablerats enligt bilaga VIII “Full kvalitetssäkring” i direktiv 2000/14/EC.

Notified Body –

Entité notifiée – Benachrichtigte Körperschaft –

Certificeringsinstantie –Organismo notificato –

Cuerpo notificado – Bekendtgjort til – Kunngjøring til –

Underrättad myndighet –

Keeper of Technical File-

Dépositaire du fichier technique - Verwalter der

technischen Dokumente - Houder technische

gegevens - Depositario del file tecnico -

Depositario del archivo técnico - Ansvarlig for

teknisk data - Ansvarlig for teknisk

dokumentasjon - Innehavare of teknisk fil -

Signature/Unterschrift/

Handtekening/Firma/

Underskrift/Underskrift

Handlekening/Under-

skrift/Allekirjoitus

Philip J. Smucker
Manager of Product Conformance

Position/Qualité/Functie/Qualifica/Puesto/Stilling/Titel/Arvo
Ariens Company

Philip J. Smucker

SNCH/TUV Rheinland

11, Route de Luxembourg

L-5230 Sandweiler

6/11/03
Date/Datum/Dat

a/Fecha/Dato/P
äiväys

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product

contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm.

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES

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Figure 1

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NGLISH

1. Shift Lever

2. Steering Lever Latches
(988100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 110, 112)

3. Steering Levers (988100,
101, 102, 103, 104, 110,

112)

Control Levers

(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

4. Throttle Lever (988101,
102, 103, 104, 112, 115,

119)

Throttle-Choke Lever

(988100, 114, 110, 118,

313)

5. Ignition Switch

6. PTO Switch

7. Operator Presence
Controls

8. Fuel Cap

9. Recoil Starter Handle

0. Traction Belt Guard

1. Handlebar

2. Choke Control (988101,
102, 103, 104, 112, 115,

119)

3. Hour Meter

4. Oil Light (988104)

5. Battery (988104)

6. Muffler Guard (988313)

17. Pivot Bar (988114,115,
118, 119, 313)

18. Control Stop Lock Lever
(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

FRANÇAIS

1. Levier de vitesses

2. Verrous de la poignée
de direction (988100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 110, 112)

3. Poignées de direction
(988100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 110, 112)

Leviers de commande

(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

4. Manette des gaz (988101,
102, 103, 104, 112, 115,

119)

Manette des gaz – Star ter

(988100, 114, 110, 118,

313)

5. Clé de contact

6. PdF

7. Commandes de présence
de l’opérateur

8. Bouchon du réservoir
de carburant

9. Poignée du démarreur
à cordon

10. Garant de courroie

de transmission

11. Guidon

12. Commande du starter
(988101, 102, 103, 104,
112, 115, 119)

13. Compteur horaire
(988104)

14. Voyant de l’huile (988104)

15. Batterie (988104)

16. Garant du silencieux
(988313)

17. Barre de pivot
(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

18. Levier de verrouillage de
butée de commande
(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

ESPAÑOL

1. Palanca de cambios

2. Trabas de las palancas de
la dirección (988100, 101,
102, 103, 104, 110, 112)

3. Palancas de dirección
(988100, 101, 102, 103,
104, 110, 112)

Palancas de control

(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

4. Palanca del acelerador
(988101, 102, 103, 104,
112, 115, 119)

Palanca del acelerador-

estrangulador (988100,
110, 114, 118, 313)

5. Interruptor de encendido

6. Palanca de la TDF

7. Controles de presencia del
operador

8. Tapón del combustible

9. Manilla de arranque de
retroceso

10. Protección de la correa de
tracción

11. Manillar

12. Control de
estrangulamiento (988101,
102, 103, 104, 112, 115,

119)

13. Horómetro (988104)

14. Luz del aceite (988104)

15. Batería (988104)

16. Protector del silenciador
(988313)

17. Barra de pivote
(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

18.

Palanca de control de
traba por tope
(988114,115, 118, 119,

313)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

INTRODUCTION

THE MANUAL

Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read
your manuals. The contents will provide you with an
understanding of safety instructions and controls during
normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
operator standing in operation position and facing the
direction of forward travel.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS

When ordering replacement parts or

Transfer

model & serial

number label

from product

registration

here.

• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.

making service inquiries, know the
Model and Serial numbers of your
unit and engine.

Numbers are located on the product
registration form in the unit literature
package. They are printed on a
serial number label, located on the
frame of your unit.

Serial
Number
Label

Figure 2

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Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time
of purchase. Registering the product will help the
company process warranty claims or contact you with
the latest service information. All claims meeting
requirements during the limited warranty period will be
honored, whether or not the product registration card is
returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register
your unit.

Customer Note: If Dealer does not register your

product, please fill out, sign and return the product
registration card to Gravely.

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS

Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement
of any part on this vehicle with anything other than a
Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely
affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit
and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability for
any claims or damages, whether warranty, property
damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use
of unauthorized replacement parts. To locate your
nearest Gravely Dealer, call 1-800-472-8359 or go to
www.gravely.com on the internet.

DISCLAIMER

Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, make
changes to, and add improvements upon its products at
any time without public notice or obligation.The
descriptions and specifications contained in this manual
were in effect at printing. Equipment described within
this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not
be applicable to your unit.

DEALER DELIVERY

Dealer should:

1. Check all controls for proper function.

2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure
that it is functioning properly. (See Check Safety

Interlock System on page 17.)

3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and
return the card to Gravely.

4. Explain Limited Warranty Policy.

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© Copyright 2003 Ariens Company

5. Explain recommended lubrication and
maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments.

SAFETY

6. Instruct customer on controls and operation of
unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety
Precautions. Give customer Owner/Operator,
Parts, and Engine Manuals. Advise customer to
thoroughly read and understand them.

WARNING: This cutting machine is capable

of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the safety
instructions in the manuals and on decals
could result in serious injury or death.

Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution.

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Never
assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive, handle with care.

Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s
position.

SAFETY ALERTS

Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:

Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!

The safety alert symbols above and signal words below
are used on decals and in this manual.

Read and understand all safety messages.

DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in
death or serious injury.

WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD
RESULT in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.

NOTATIONS

NOTE: General reference information for proper

operation and maintenance practices.

IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information

required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.

PRACTICES AND LAWS

Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others.
Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to
unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor,
moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable
rules and laws in your area, including those that may
restrict the age of the operator.

REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING

Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the
seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used
by someone other than original purchaser; loaned,
rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.

SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS

ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to figures below for Safety Decal locations.

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • Read the operator's
manual. • Keep children and others away from unit while

DANGER / PELIGRO

operating. • Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury. • Keep safety devices
(guards, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check
interlock system per manual before use. • Never allow

operation by untrained persons.

• When parking on a slope always
engage parking brake. • Disengage
PTO, stop unit and engine, set
parking brake and remove key
before making any inspections,
repairs, etc.

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DANGER/PELIGRO

Stay clear of rotating parts.
Rester à l’écart des pièces
en rotation.

Mantenerse alejado de las
piezas giratorias.

2

DANGER/PELIGRO

• Mantenga artefactos de seguridad (guardas, interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y trabajando. • Verifique en el manual el sistema

• Maintenez toujours en place tous les
de engranar antes de usar. • Mo permitir que personal sin la necesaria formación use la máquina. • Cuando se estacione en una

elements de sécurité (garants, interupteurs,

pendiente, activar siempre el freno de estacionamiento. • Desactivar la TDF, detener la unidad, apagar el motor, accionar el

etc.). • Controler le bon fonctionnement du

freno de estacionamiento y quitar la llave antes de realizar cualquier inspección, reparación, etc.

système de sécurité avant utilisation tel
qu'indiqué dans le manuel d'utilisation. • Ne
jamais permettre l'utilisation par des personnes

• En

n'ayant pas reçu la formation nécessaire.
cas de stationnement en pente, toujours serrer
le frein de stationnement. • Désenclencher la
PdF, arrêter la machine et le moteur, serrer le
frein de stationnement et enlever la clé de
contact avant de commencer toute vérification,
réparation, etc.

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WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA

Do not operate mower
unless guards are in
operating position or
bagger is attached.

Figure 3

Ne jamais utiliser
la tondeuse sans
protecteur sur le
canal d'ejection ou
sans le bac monte.

No operar segadora a
menos que las defensas
esten en posicion de
operacion o el
recogedor este fijo.

2

DANGER/PELIGRO

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TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • Read the
operator's manual. • Keep children and others away from unit

1

while operating. • Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury. • Keep safety devices (guards,
shields, switches, etc.) in place and working. • Check interlock
system per manual before use. • Never allow operation by
untrained persons. • When parking on a slope always engage
parking brake. • Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set
parking brake and remove key before making any inspections,
repairs, etc.

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x

DANGER

• Maintenez toujours en place tous les elements de sécurité (garants, interupteurs, etc.). • Controler le bon
fonctionnement du système de sécurité avant utilisation tel qu'indiqué dans le manuel d'utilisation. • Ne
jamais permettre l'utilisation par des personnes n'ayant pas reçu la formation nécessaire.
stationnement en pente, toujours serrer le frein de stationnement. • Désenclencher la PdF, arrêter la machine
et le moteur, serrer le frein de stationnement et enlever la clé de contact avant de commencer toute
vérification, réparation, etc.

1.36

• En cas de

DANGER / PELIGRO

PELIGRO

• Mantenga artefactos de seguridad (guardas, interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y trabajando. • Verifique en el
manual el sistema de engranar antes de usar. • Mo permitir que personal sin la necesaria formación use la
máquina. • Cuando se estacione en una pendiente, activar siempre el freno de estacionamiento. • Desactivar
la TDF, detener la unidad, apagar el motor, accionar el freno de estacionamiento y quitar la llave antes de
realizar cualquier inspección, reparación, etc.

2. Danger! Rotating Blades

ROTATING BLADE! Keep hands and

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feet away.

DANGER/PELIGRO

4

DANGER/PELIGRO

Stay clear of rotating parts.
Rester à l’écart des pièces
en rotation.

Mantenerse alejado de las
piezas giratorias.

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2

DANGER/PELIGRO

07731400D

WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA

Do not operate mower

Ne jamais utiliser
la tondeuse sans
protecteur sur le
canal d'ejection ou
sans le bac monte.

No operar segadora a
menos que las defensas
esten en posicion de
operacion o el
recogedor este fijo.

unless guards are in
operating position or

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bagger is attached.

Figure 4

1. Danger! To avoid serious injury or death

Read the operator’s manual.

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Keep children and others away from unit
while operating.

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3. Warning!

Always stand clear of discharge area.
DO NOT direct discharge toward other
people. Remove objects that could be
thrown by the blade. DO NOT operate
mower over gravel and hard surfaces.

Keep people and pets away when
operating unit. Keep children out of the
work area and under the watchful care
of a responsible adult.

Shut off engine, remove key, read
manual before you unplug, adjust or
repair unit.

NO STEP! Always keep feet away from
rotating parts.

Always stand clear of discharge.

OL4370

Never direct discharge toward other
people. Thrown objects can cause injury.

OL0910

• Keep safety devices (guards, shields,
switches, etc.) in place and working.

• Check interlock system per manual before
use.

• Never allow operation by untrained persons.

• When parking on a slope always chock or

block the wheels.

• Disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set
parking brake and remove key before making
any inspections, repairs, etc.

OL0910

DO NOT operate mower unless guards
are in operating position or bagger is
attached.

OL3320

4. Danger!

Stay clear of rotating parts.

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SAFETY RULES

Read, understand and follow all safety practices in
Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly.
Failure to follow instructions could result in personal
injury and/or damage to unit.

ALWAYS remove key (if equipped) and disconnect wire
from spark plug before assembly. Unintentional engine
start up can cause death or serious injury.

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Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work
area to understand:

• Work area

• Your unit

• All safety decals

ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation.

ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along
streets or curbs.

Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care

of a responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and

debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid

uneven work areas and rough terrain.
ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on

handlebar. Walk, NEVER run.
DO NOT operate on wet grass.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an

accident. Operate unit only when there is good visibility
and light.

Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other
training material. If the operator or the mechanic
cannot read the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility
to explain it to them. Only the user can prevent and is
responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.

• Only trained adults may operate or service unit

• Training includes actual operation

NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near
unit.

Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
Never carry passengers.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of

medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.

NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their
alertness or coordination is impaired.

Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and
footwear.

NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation.

Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection.

Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers
or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy gloves and use
extreme caution when servicing. On multi-blade
mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to
rotate.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.

ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from

operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to
maintain, adjust or service.

NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Tie back hair
that may get caught in rotating parts.

Keep children and people away from unit during
operation.

Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always

provide good ventilation.
Thrown objects can cause injury and property damage.

DO NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge
directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.

Always stand clear of the discharge area when
operating this unit.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
Understand:

• How to operate all controls

• The functions of all controls

• How to STOP in an Emergency

• Braking and steering characteristics

• Turning radius and clearance

ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and
panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.

NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
ALWAYS keep discharge cover or complete grass

catcher in place and in proper working condition.
Check steering control operation frequently. Adjust and

service as required.
Safety Interlock System must function properly. DO

NOT operate unit if operator presence control is
damaged or disabled.

If you strike an object, or if equipment vibrates
abnormally, stop engine at once, disengage PTO, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Check for
any damage or loose parts. Repair before restart.

Before starting engine: disengage PTO and place unit
in neutral.

DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change
engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow
down and turn corners slowly.

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Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. DO
NOT raise deck with blades running. ALWAYS turn off
power to attachment when travelling, crossing
driveways, etc.

Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near
drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or
if an edge caves in.

DO NOT try to stabilize unit by putting foot on ground
when operating with applicable riding attachments.

When engine is running and speed control lever is
forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit
to circle around one drive wheel.

Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees or other objects that may obscure view.

ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine,
remove key and allow moving parts to stop before
clearing clogs or cleaning unit.

Never leave a running unit unattended. ALWAYS shut
off engine before leaving unit.

ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look
down and behind, before and while backing.

DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate on
slopes of more than 10°. Operate across the face of
slopes, not up and down.

Turf conditions can affect the unit’s stability.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO

NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use
a slow speed to avoid stopping or shifting on slopes.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.

DO NOT park unit on a slope unless absolutely
necessary. When parking on a slope always chock or
block wheels.

Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto
trailer or truck.

Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER
secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.

DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris. Clean

up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion

engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest
covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester,
if used, must be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.

Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.

No smoking, No sparks, No flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.

NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.

NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.

NEVER store fuel inside where there is an open flame,
such as a water heater.

Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery
terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit
damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.

Reverse connections may result in sparks which can
cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead
of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead
to negative (-) terminal.

ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and
positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect positive
(+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND.

Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or
serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can
cause severe chemical burns.

No flames, No sparks, No smoking near battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near

battery. Use insulated tools.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45˚ angle in any

direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Reverse connections may cause sparks which may
result in injury. ALWAYS connect/disconnect cables in
proper order.

Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing can cause severe
burns.

Explosive Gases! No flames, No sparks, No smoking
near battery.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near
battery.

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