Gravely 996122 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 24

General Maintenance
WARNING: Read and observe all safety
warnings in this manual and in the engine
service manual.
WARNING: Except when checking or changing
components, always keep protective shields on
for safety as well as for cleanliness.
WARNING: Keep engine clean of oil, grease,
trash and debris which can cause engine
overheating, fires and belt wear. Clean only
after engine has completely cooled. Wear
gloves to protect hands from cuts, puncture
wounds and burns.
WARNING: DO NOT have engine running
when servicing or making adjustments to the
vehicle. Shut engine off, place transmission in
park and remove ignition switch key for
maximum safety.
DANGER: Repairs or maintenance specifically
requiring engine power should be performed by
trained personnel only. Transmission gear
should be set in neutral with tires properly
chocked or with drive tires properly supported
off the floor. Enclosed areas should be properly
ventilated to prevent carbon monoxide
poisoning.
DANGER: Exercise extreme caution when
working with and around the belt drive. Make
certain the engine cannot be accidentally
started. Shut engine off and remove ignition
switch key for maximum safety. Repairs or
maintenance requiring engine power should be
performed by trained personnel only.
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly
downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following
pages contain suggested maintenance information and
schedules which the operator should follow on a routine
basis.
Remain alert for unusual noises; they could be signaling a
problem. Visually inspect vehicle for any abnormal wear or
damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while
performing scheduled maintenance service. Correcting the
problem as quickly as possible is the best insurance.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled
personnel. Consult your Gravely dealer when assistance is
needed.
Securing Vehicle for Maintenance
Before servicing the vehicle the following procedure must be
met to secure the vehicle:
1. Park vehicle on a level surface. Don't work under or
around a vehicle parked on an incline.
2. Set shift selector in Park.
3. Turn ignition switch off and remove switch key.
4. Chock front and back side of the wheels not being
raised off the ground when jacking a vehicle or when
ground surface slopes.
5. Always use jack stands to support the vehicle when
working under the vehicle.
6. Always secure cargo box in the up position when
working under the cargo box.
Torque Values
Wheel Lug Nuts
DANGER: Particular attention must be given to
tightening the wheel lug nuts. Not torquing
these items correctly may result in loss of a
wheel, which can cause personal injury and
damage to the vehicle.
Wheel lug nuts
Always check wheel lug nut torque values two hours after
initial operation and two hours after each tire repair and/or
. Routinely check lug nut torque valves every
replacement
100 hours of operation. See Maintenance Schedule on
page 23.
Engine Torques
For engine torque values, see engine owner's manual.
All Other Torques
For all other torques: See Torque Values Chart on page 45.
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Torque Values
Lb-Ft
73 – 80 99 – 108
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