Gravely CONVERTIBLE 10, CONVERTIBLE 12 Owner's Manual
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A SAFETY MESSAGE
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CONVERTIBLE 10
CONVERTIBLE
12
OWNERS
MANUAL
Form
No.
15360U
(12-74)
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THANK YOU for your investment in Gravely equipment.Itis
a good invest-
ment, for the Gravely will save you work and worry for many years.
You
will gain still greater satisfaction from your powerful Gravelyifyou
add
the tools you need for your other jobs. From timetotime we suggest you
consult your dealer for the many Gravely attachments that will help you save
time and effort.
Numerous independent dealers and factory branches distribute Gravely
equipment. All are ready to give prompt and efficient service, with parts in
stock and personnel trained in factory-service methods.
Your Gravely Tractor and Attachments are warranted under terms shown
herein. To qualify for this Warranty, your dealer will register your equipment
by completing the attached Registration Card and returning it.
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SAFETY
'NSTRUCTIONS
TRAINING
1.
Read the Instruction Manual carefully.
Be
thorough-
ly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
equipment.
2.
Nevel' allow children to operate tractor.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is
to be used, remove an foreign objects.
2.
Do
not operate equipment when barefoot or wear-
ing open sandals.
3.
Check fuel before starting engine. Do not
fill
gaso-
line tank indoors, when engine
is
running or while
engine
is
still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline be-
fore starting engine.
4.
Check to be sure PTOisdisengaged and
put
For-
ward-Reverse and High-Low
in
neutral before start-
ing engine.
5.
Never attempt to make an adjustment on attachments while engine
is
running.
6.
Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
7.
Always be sure of your footing; keep a finn hold on
the handles and walk; never
run.
OPERATION
1.
Do not change engine governor settings to overspeed
engine.
2.
Do
not.
put
hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge openings
at
all times.
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3.
Stop mower attachment when crossing gravel drive,
walks or roads.
4.Ifa foreign objectisstruck, stop engine and thoroughly inspect the attachment and tractor for any
damage, and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the attachment.
5.Ifthe equipment should start to vibrate abnonnally,
stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration
is
generally a warning of trouble.
6.
Stop engine and wait until all moving parts have
cometoa complete stop before you leave the equipment.
7.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark
plug wire and keep wire away from plug to prevent
accidental starting.
8.
Do
not run engine indoors without proper ventila-
tion.
9.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
equipment
isinsafe working condition.
2.
Never store equipment with gasoline
in
the tank
inside of a building where fumes may reach an open
flame
or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing
in
any enclosure.
3.
Keep engine free of grass, leaves, debris, or excessive
grease to prevent overheating and possible
fire
hazard.
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