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Gravely Promaster 252Z Owner's And Operator's Manual

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Promaster 252Z / 260Z / 272Z
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992045 - 25hp 52"
992046 - 25hp 60"
992047 - 27hp 60"
992048 - 28hp EFI 60"
992049 - 25hp 72"
992052 - 27hp 52"
992053 - 27hp 72"
US Patent 6,301,864
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
00250800 10/03
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Promaster 252Z / 260Z / 272Z Owner/Operator Manual Models 992045 - 25hp 52” 992046 - 25hp 60” 992047 - 27hp 60” 992048 - 28hp EFI 60” 992049 - 25hp 72” 992052 - 27hp 52” 992053 - 27hp 72” US Patent 6,301,864 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS...
  • Page 2 Rasenmäher - verklaart dat de maaitrekker - dichiara che il tosaerba - certifica que el cortacésped - erklærer, at græsslåmaskinen - erklærer at plenklipperen - intygar att gräsklipparen: Category: Riding Rotary Lawnmower Make and Trade Name: Gravely Model: 992310 Serial #Range: 00101 and up Cutting Width (cm): conform to the specifications of directive 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC and their current amendments.
  • Page 3 Stated Sound Power Levels are established following Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance” of directive 2000/14/EC. Les déclarations de niveau de puissance acoustique sont établies conformément à l’Article VIII « Assurance qualité totale » de la directive 2000/14/EC. Die angegebenen Geräuschpegel wurden gemäß Anhang VIII „Totales Qualitäts-Management“ der EU-Richtlinie 2000/14/EC.

  • Page 4: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1. Hour Meter 1. Compteur horaire 1. Horómetro 2. Choke Control (Not on EFI* models) 2. Starter (indisponible sur les modèles 2. Control de aire (no en modelos EFI*) 3. Throttle Lever EFI*) 3.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time your manuals. The contents will provide you with an of purchase. Registering the product will help the understanding of safety instructions and controls during company process warranty claims or contact you with the normal operation and maintenance.

  • Page 6: Safety

    The dealer is required to review important information in this 4. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. manual with you before or upon delivery of the unit or 5. Explain recommended lubrication and attachment.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals And Locations

    SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 for Safety Decal locations. DANGER / PELIGRO • Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. • Risque de blessures - ne pas s’approcher des pièces en mouvement.
  • Page 8 2. PINCH POINT 7. DANGER! Avoid pinch points. AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts. OL4730 OF3330 SAFETY RULES 3. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Always keep feet and hands away from Failure to follow instructions could result in personal rotating parts.
  • Page 9 NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves on the ground. and footwear. Never direct discharge towards persons or property that Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery may be injured or damaged by thrown objects.
  • Page 10 Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45˚ angle in any direction. from rods or linkages that could be damaged. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children. DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY 6. Battery - Remove battery from unit and charge (See WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Battery on page 19). understand entire Safety section before 7. Check Engine Crankcase - To access engine, open proceeding. hood. Check and add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for specifications.

  • Page 12: Operation

    If the unit does not perform Ignition Switch as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Operate the ignition switch with the NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering removable key. The switch has three levers are locked in neutral.
  • Page 13 NOTE: The engine will not start unless the steering con- Engine Oil Pressure Indicator trol levers are in the neutral position, the PTO switch is in Indicator lights up “Red” if the oil pressure the “Off” position and parking brake is engaged. is low.
  • Page 14 PRE-START To stop the engine: 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Disengage the CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is tight, all PTO and engage the parking brake. safety devices are in place and all adjustments 2. Move the throttle lever to the “Slow” position. are made correctly.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    6. Engage parking brake. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 7. Turn bypass valve levers clockwise 1/2 turn. Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly leveled. Front of unit Adjust antiscalp rollers to prevent scalping. Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice.
  • Page 16 Period Service Task Check Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on page 12.

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center.
  • Page 18 2. Put seat in service position. Discard mower blade if: 3. Remove any dirt that may be around the • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. cap/dipstick on the hydraulic reservoir. • Air lifts become eroded. 4.
  • Page 19 BATTERY 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 19. understand entire Safety section before Charging the Battery proceeding. Battery Electrolyte First Aid Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related •...
  • Page 20 5. Start engine (refer to Operation Section). If engine Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up will not start after several tries, unit or battery may (Match) (Figure 11) need service. 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove 6. After engine starts, leave cables connected for one the ignition key.
  • Page 21 2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack the unit up so that both drive wheels are off the ground. 3. Start the engine and release the parking brake. 4. Move the steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times to make sure controls are free.
  • Page 22 ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE BELTS The parking brake might need adjustment over time and WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or after new brake pads have been installed. amputate body parts. ALWAYS wait for moving NOTE: After installing new brake pads in the calipers, parts to stop before performing maintenance or they must be burnished by driving for a short distance service.
  • Page 23 5. Arrange new mower belt(s) on deck (short belt first). Retighten short mower belt idler pivot bolt. Install belts on sheaves. Put belts onto center sheave last. 6. Replace belt covers and return foot board to closed position. 72" Belt Layout 1.

  • Page 24: Leveling The Mower Deck

    9. Measure height of deck at each side. Measurements must be within 1/16" (1.59 mm) of each other. 10. If measurements are out of range, fix by adjusting chains on low side of deck. 11. Once deck is level side to side, measure height of deck at middle of front and on both sides of rear.

  • Page 25: Storage

    ACCESSORIES STORAGE Part No. Description WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 78803500 52" Mulching Kit understand entire Safety section before 78803900 52" Bahia/Tall Grass Baffle Kit proceeding. 79200300 60" Mulching Kit SHORT TERM 79200400 Discharge Cover Kit - 60" Decks 79200900 72"...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992045 992046 992047 992048 992049 992052 992053 Model 252Z 260Z 260Z 260Z 272Z 252Z 272Z Length – cm (in) 203 (80) Height – cm (in) 127 (50) Width – cm (in) 165 (65) 185 (73) 216 (85) 165 (65) 216 (85) Weight Actual –...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    • Four to twelve months - Prorated over 12 months Gravely may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Gravely to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 28 GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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