Gravely Rapid M 985403 Owner's/operator's Manual

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 985403 Rapid M ...

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Troubleshoo ...

• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here. 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 ...

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. NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for prope ...

1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator’s manual. Wear hearing and eye protection while operating. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Go across slopes, not up and down. • Look down and behind before while backing. • Never carr ...

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 ...

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 5°. 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 gradua ...

To reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or excessive lubricants. Use extra care with grass catchers and other attachments. These can change the stability of the unit. Use only approved hitch points. ALWAYS be aware of attachments when turning. ALWAYS allow adequate clearance between attachments, personnel, a ...

Check Tire Pressure Check the tire pressure and, if necessary, inflate tires to the pressure listed on the tire sidewall. Check Engine Oil Refer to Engine Manual. Fill Fuel Tank See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 14. Hardware Check for loose hardware. Check Safety Interlock System See Safety Interlock System on page 11. Check Function of All Controls Ensur ...

1. PTO Switch 2. Forward / Reverse Control 3. Throttle Control Lever 4. Differential Lock 5. Operator Presence Lever 6. Parking Brake / Clutch Lever 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 8. Recoil Starter Handle 9. Choke Control 10. Handlebar Height Adjuster 11. Hydraulic Bypass Valve 12. Handlebar 13. PTO Shaft 14. Attachment Locking Pin CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 ...