How to Engage the Blade on a Gravely Model L Mower
Gravely Model L mowers were produced from the mid 1940s through the 1970s. The Model L was designed to be a compact yet powerful machine capable of performing a variety tasks around the home or farm, as evident by the wide range of attachments available. From snow blowers to scrapers, sickle bars and mowers, the Model L was designed to take on many jobs that other mowers and even small tractors could not. The front-mounted mower deck was very popular and features easily accessible controls for operation. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place the forward/reverse and high/low speed operating levers on the right handle in the center or neutral position. Push the attachment clutch control located on the left handlebar completely forward.
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Start the Gravely Model L by pushing the electric starter located at the lower rear of the mower until the tractor starts. Adjust the choke as the engine warms and begins to run smoothly.
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Engage the blade of the Model L by pushing the outside, or forward/reverse, lever on the right handle slightly forward. At the same time pull the attachment clutch control, located on the inside of the right handle, to the rear. Listen for the tractor engine to pull down as the blade is engaged.
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Push the throttle lever on the left handle forward to increase the engine idle speed. Adjust the throttle to a midpoint position as a rule of thumb.
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Move the outside forward/reverse lever on the right handle forward to provide more power to the wheels and propel them in a forward motion.
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