Gravely 890015* manual Operation

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.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Operational Safety Rules in Safety section before operating.

Throttle Lever

	Move lever to FAST (1) position to
1
	increase engine speed. Move lever to
	SLOW (2) position to decrease engine
2	speed.

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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.

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Engine Switch

Turn switch to On to start engine.

OFF

Turn switch to Off to shut-off engine.

ON

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.

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.

CAUTION: When emptying grass can, always remove hold down strap from ring weldment.

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.

TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY

Turn unit ignition key to OFF.

Turn grass catcher engine switch to OFF.

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