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Close the fuel shutoff valve when storing, transporting or servicing the unit. Fuel shutoff valve open. Fuel shutoff valve closed. CAUTION: DO NOT operate mower unless either side discharge cover or side discharge deflector is installed. Thrown objects may cause damage or injury. Never operate unit with rear door open unless grass bag is in place. CAUTION: If clog or obstruction prevents grass flow, release engine/blade control and disconnect spark plug wire before attempting to clear away any clogs. To Bag CAUTION: Check grass bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace worn or damaged bag with Gravely original equipment replacement bag only. 1. Shut off unit. 2. Install side discharge cover (911098, 100). 3. Lift rear door. 4. Hook grass bag frame on mounting flange. 5. Lower rear door. If necessary, lift rear of grass bag frame to lock in position. There should be no openings between bag and mounting surface after installing bag. If necessary, clear debris from bag mounting surface. GB - 13 Grass Bag Removal Grass Bag Removal Shut off unit. 2. Lift rear door. 3. Use handle to lift bag off mounting flange. 4. Close rear door. NOTE: Empty grass bag and clean mower pan after each use. DO NOT allow grass clumps or a grass coating to collect inside of grass bag or mower pan. Remove grass bag from mower, wash bag with hose and allow to dry. To Side Discharge (911098, 100) 1. Shut off unit. 2. Remove grass bag. 3. Install Mulchmaster plug (see below). 4. Remove side discharge cover and keep hardware. 5. Attach side discharge deflector to studs on mower. Make sure deflector covers discharge opening. 6. Secure with cover hardware from step 4. To Mulch 1. Shut off unit. 2. Remove grass bag and install side discharge cover (911098, 100). 3. Open rear door and insert Mulchmaster plug with the beveled face to the left. 4. Close rear door. NOTE: Rear door must close flush. NOTE: For maximum mulching performance, install the Mulchmaster Mulching Kit. See Accessories. EMERGENCY STOPPING To stop the mower in an emergency: 1. Release the engine/blade control. 2. Release the wheel drive control (selfpropelled models). 3. Allow all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position. STARTING AND SHUT OFF WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. SeeFigure 5 for all Controls and Features. NOTE: Start engine on a level surface that is free of debris. Manual Start 1. Check each item under Before Each Use in the Maintenance Schedule on page 15. 2. Open fuel shutoff valve (911094, 095, 394). 3. For engines with a primer, push primer bulb 2 or 3 times for a cold engine. NOTE: It is unnecessary to prime or choke a warm engine. 4. For engines with a throttle, place throttle control in the choke position. Once the engine has started, place throttle in the high speed detent. 5. With engine/blade control held against the handlebar, grasp starter handle and pull rope slowly until it pulls harder. This is the compression stroke. Let rope rewind slowly. 6. Pull rope with rapid continuous full arm stroke to start engine. Allow rope to rewind slowly. IMPORTANT: DO NOT let starter handle snap against bracket. 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until engine starts. (If engine does not start, see Troubleshooting on page 21.) Shut Off 1. Release wheel drive control and allow unit to stop completely (self-propelled models). 2. Release engine/blade control. 3. Set throttle control to "Stop." Mowing Tips Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Do not set cutting height too low. For tall grass, mow twice. Do not mow too fast. Mow with engine at full throttle. Discharge clippings into areas already cut. Vary cutting pattern with each mowing. NOTE: To prevent dirt and grass from collecting on mower pan, avoid operating over bare ground with only patches of grass. GB - 14 Mulching Tips Mulching Tips MAINTENANCE CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Gravely Dealers will provide any service, parts or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine require service, contact a Gravely Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Some working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris) may require more frequent service. See engine manual for further maintenance and troubleshooting information. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Performed Before Each Use 25 100 Check Engine/Blade Control • Check Wheel Drive Control • Check Grass Bag • Clean Unit • Check Engine Oil • Check Mower Blade • Check Drive Belt • Check Fasteners • Check Air Cleaner • Change Engine Oil • *General Lubrication • Check Spark Plug • Check Engine Cooling • Check Muffler • * * After first 5 Hours of operation CHECK ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL The engine and blade must stop wit...