Gravely Promaster 252 Owner's And Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Promaster 252 / 260 / 272 Owner/Operator Manual Models 992111 - 25hp PM252M XDZ 992130 - 26hp PM252M 992113 - 26hp PM252M XDZ 992131 - 25hp PM260M 992115 - 25hp PM260M XDZ 992132 - 25hp PM260H 992117 - 26hp PM260M XDZ...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of operator sitting in operation position and facing the direction any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Gravely of forward travel. authorized replacement part may adversely affect performance, durability, or safety of this unit.
Page 3: Safety
3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do properly. not operate unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely dealer, go to www.gravely.com on the internet 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance, and adjustments.
Page 4 DANGER / PELIGRO • Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. • Risque de blessures - ne pas s’approcher des pièces en DANGER/PELIGRO mouvement. • Evitar lesiones - Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias. 07731400D WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA Ne jamais utiliser No operar segadora a Do not operate mower la tondeuse sans...
Page 5 Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand: Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not • Work area • Your unit • All safety decals direct discharge toward other people. Determine which attachments are needed and can be used OL0910 safely.
Page 6 NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running. governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow down before turning.
Page 7 Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain from rods or linkages that could be damaged. lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Page 8: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Place Discharge Chute in Operating Position WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand WARNING: Do not operate mower unless the entire Safety section before proceeding. discharge chute is in the operating position. Unpack Unit Prior to operating the unit, remove the discharge chute from Remove unit and all other components from shipping the transport position and place the discharge chute in the container.
Page 9 Check Tire Pressure .See SPECIFICATIONS on page 34 Check Engine Oil Refer to Engine Manual. Check Hydraulic Oil See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 29. Check Coolant Level (992113, 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126, 130, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139) Refer to Engine Manual.
Page 10: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Dash Panel for Models 992121, 123, 125, 126, 136, 137, 138 11, 13 27 or 28 Dash Panel for Models 992111, 113, 115, 117, OF3223 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 139, 145 Figure 5 1.
Page 11: Operation
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock OF1700 system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering Engages (1) and disengages (2) mower levers must be locked in neutral.
Page 12 Coolant Temperature Gauge (992121, 123, 125, 126, Mower Lift Lever (992123, 124, 126, 128, 129, 132, 136, 137, 138) 133, 135, 137, 138, 139) Indicates temperature of coolant. See Raises and lowers mower deck. TROUBLESHOOTING on page 31 or °F To lower (1) –...
Page 13 Axle Locks 2. Check Air Cleaner For a solid front axle, install axle locks on front axle. For a Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine pivoting front axle, remove axle locks from front axle and Manual for maintenance schedule. store on unit (figure 6).
Page 14 NOTE: If engine does not start in five seconds, release 3. Disengage parking brake. ignition key, wait, and then repeat. Once engine has started, 4. Push unit to desired location. ignition key will return to the Run (2) position. 5. Engage parking brake. 5.
Page 15: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand More frequent service may be required due to working entire Safety section before proceeding. conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
Page 16: Service And Adjustments
See Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter on page 29. Hours SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be 3. Using the hood frame handle, slowly lift the hood up until the hood cable is taunt and is supporting the weight of required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Page 17 LUBRICATING UNIT 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. 4. Close hood (see SERVICE POSITION on page 20). Cleaning the Battery (Figure 10) 1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush. Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
Page 18 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 21). DO NOT Sharpen To This Pattern Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your Engine Manual for more detailed information.
Page 19 ANTI-SCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT • Adjust the eye-bolt to increase the length of the mechanical lift spring which will decrease the amount of The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical force required to lift the mower deck. mowing height, but can be adjusted for high or low cutting •...
Page 20 6. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see PTO BELT 9. The cutting edge at the front of the deck (Front position REMOVAL on page 25). in figure 17) should be 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) lower than the cutting edges at the rear of the deck (Rear position in 7.
Page 21 NOTE: On XDZ models (992111, 113, 115, 117, 121, 123, 124, 125, 126), the Ogura electric clutch can be adjusted if the clutch starts to slip. Contact your Gravely dealer for this adjustment. Removal (Figure 20) 1.
Page 22 NOTE: The PTO idler spring length range is 13 to 13.25 in. TRANSMISSION BELT REMOVAL (992111, 113, (33 to 33.6 cm) measured at a 3 in. (7.6 cm) cutting height. 115, 117, 124, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, Adjust the idler spring length as needed, see figure 21.
Page 23 2. Place a 1/2-inch ratchet driver into square hole in idler 6. Tighten jam nut on tie rod, tighten brake interlock and pulley. tighten damper locknut. 1. Square Hole 5. Hydrostatic Pump Pulleys 2. Idler Pulley 6. Spring 3. Crankshaft Pulley 4.
Page 24 a. Loosen the jam nut on each end of the tie-rod. STEERING LEVER HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT b. Turn tie-rod counterclockwise (lengthening the distance between the steering lever and hydrostatic The handles have three height positions (figure 26). transmission) several times. If the wheel is moving in a reverse direction: a.
Page 25 3. Measure the spring length. Depending on the model, the Checking Hydraulic Oil Level extended spring length may be 1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm) or 2 in. (5.1 cm). 4. Compress the spring 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) by turning the jams FULL Mark nuts clockwise.
Page 26: Storage
COOLING SYSTEM (992113, 117, 121, 123, 124, STORAGE 125, 126, 130, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139) Checking Coolant Level WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: To avoid personal injury DO NOT remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Check SHORT TERM coolant level at coolant reservoir, not at radiator.
Page 27: Troubleshooting
4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery (Figure 10) on page 21). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but does not 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL start.
Page 28: Accessories
1. Depress operator presence switch by depressed. sitting on seat. engage or shuts off. 2. Faulty PTO switch. 2. See your Gravely Dealer. Unit does not drive. 1. Parking brake engaged. 1. Disengage parking brake. 2. Transmission bypass valves open.
Page 29: Service Parts
SERVICE PARTS SERVICE PARTS Part No. Description Part No. Description 08866900 60-Inch Mower Blade, Mulching 00525500 Battery - Daihtsu Diesel 09290600 72-Inch Mower Blade, Mulching 21536900 Air Filter Element 09212200 Cylinder Stop, 11/32 in. (8.73 mm) 21537000 Outer Primary Element 09212300 Cylinder Stop, 11/16 in.
Page 30: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992111 992113 992115 992117 992121 992123 Model PM252MXDZ PM252MXDZ PM260MXDZ PM260MXDZ PM260MXDZ PM272HXDZ Engine Engine Kawasaki Daihatsu Diesel Engine Model Number FH721V FD731V FH721V FD731V 950D 950DT Engine Power – hp (kW) at 25 (18.6) 26 (19.4) 25 (18.2) 26 (19.4) 27 (20.1)
Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992124 992125 992126 992127 992128 992129 Model PM272HXDZ PM252MXDZ PM272HXDZ PM252M PM252H PM252H Engine Engine Kawasaki Daihatsu Diesel Kawasaki Kohler Engine Model Number FD731V 950D FH721V CV740S Engine Power – hp (kW) at 27 (20.1) 27 (20.1) 26 (19.4) 25 (18.2) Maximum RPM...
Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992130 992131 992132 992133 992134 992135 Model PM252M PM260M PM260H PM260H PM260M PM260H Engine Engine Kawasaki Kohler Kawasaki Engine Model Number FD731V FH721V CV740S FD731V Engine Power – hp (kW) at 27 (20.1) 26 (19.4) 25 (18.2) 26 (19.4) Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different...
Page 33 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992136 992137 992138 992139 992145 Model PM260M PM260H PM272H PM272H PM260M Engine Engine Daihatsu Diesel Kawasaki Kohler Engine Model Number 950D 950DT FD731V CV740S Engine Power – hp (kW) at 27 (20.1) 27 (20.1) 31 (23.1) 26 (19.4) Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different 3600...
Page 34: Warranty
1000 hours of use, whichever comes first. An upon examination by the Ariens Company to be defective or authorized Gravely dealer will repair any defect in material or worn out. Replacements will be supplied free of charge.
Page 35 • Warranty service must be performed by a respective Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts are not covered by this warranty. • To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: •...
Page 36 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 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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