Gravely ZT XL Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely ZT XL Owner's/Operator's Manual

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ZT XL
Owner/Operator Manual
Model
915076 - ZT1840XL
915078 - ZT2044XL
915080 - ZT2348XL
915082 - ZT2552XL
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
00698300A 1/07
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ZT XL Owner/Operator Manual Model 915076 - ZT1840XL 915078 - ZT2044XL 915080 - ZT2348XL 915082 - ZT2552XL ENGLISH 00698300A 1/07 ESPAÑOL Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of manuals. The contents will provide you with an purchase. Registering the product will help the company...
  • Page 3: Safety

    4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and DISCLAIMER adjustments. Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, change, and 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. improve its products at any time without notice or obligation 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to to the purchaser.
  • Page 4 077541 Figure 2 2. Danger! 4. Warning! Always stand clear of discharge area. Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. OL1816 OL1814 3. Danger! Do not operate mower unless bagger is attached or guards are in operating position. OL1815 Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts.
  • Page 5 ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire from spark plug before assembly, or working on this unit. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals OL1805 Never carry children. and shields, correctly operating safety interlock system, and deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or repair as needed.
  • Page 6 NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°. clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running. DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unit is parked NEVER direct discharge towards persons or property.
  • Page 7 Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there chemical burns.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see on page 14).
  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 2. PTO Switch 3. Throttle Lever 4. Seat 5. Steering Levers 6. Parking Brake 7. Fuel Tanks 8. Headlights 9. Axle Lock 10. Mower Lift Pedal 11. Mower Deck 12. Discharge Chute 13.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock Choke Control (915078, 080, 082) system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Use to start a cold engine. Pull choke control out to choke engine. Push choke...
  • Page 11 Steering Levers Axle Locks (Figure 6) • Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers backward. • Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward. • Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both. •...
  • Page 12 FILLING FUEL TANKS STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks. turn off engine. 2. Remove fuel caps. MOVING UNIT MANUALLY IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
  • Page 13 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, Starting the Engine and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the down by linkages, guards, cables or other parts that may be engine.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    (see Safety Interlock System on page 10). Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see on page 14). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Gravely Dealer. Each Use Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Remove clamping knob and tip seat forward to access the battery and engine. Tip seat back and secure to unit with clamping knob (figure 9).
  • Page 16 NOTE: The rear blade cutting height should be 2-7/8 to 3 in. b. Measure outer edge of mower blades to ground. (7.3 to 7.6 cm) from rear edge of mower blades to the Measurement must be within 1/4 inch (6.35 mm). ground on both blades (figure 12).
  • Page 17 NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. 1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 17). Gravely recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Gravely dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 16): 1. Adjustment Pin •...
  • Page 18 3. Check mower blade balance by sliding mower blade on Models 915076, 078, 080, 082 an unthreaded bolt. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until mower blade is balanced.
  • Page 19 Installation on page 18). 6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on Jump-Starting page 15). 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. ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Adjusting Steering Lever Height (Figure 19) NOTE: Perform steps 1 and 2 for both steering levers.
  • Page 20 NOTE: Align handlebars by adjusting eccentric spacer until NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the the height of handlebars are the same. forward travel of the steering lever. The rear travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rearward travel of the steering lever.
  • Page 21: Storage

    3. Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler arm towards 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. outside of unit until tension is removed from PTO belt. 3. Remove clutch stop. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    6. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace faulty. spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 7. Faulty electrical system. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. 8. Faulty engine. 8. Contact your Gravely Dealer. Engine 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke.
  • Page 23 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit moves with 1. The parking brake needs adjustment. 1. Contact your Gravely Dealer. engine off and parking 2. Faulty parking brake. 2. Contact your Gravely Dealer. brake engaged. Hour meter continues 1. Ignition key is in the run position with 1.
  • Page 24: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your See your authorized Gravely dealer to add these optional unit running like new. accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part no. Description 03498400 40-Inch Mower Blade (915076)
  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915076 915078 915080 915082 Model 1840XL 2044XL 2348XL 2552XL Engine Type Single Cylinder Twin Cylinder Kohler Kohler Engine Power – HP (kW) at 18 (13.4) 20 (14.9) 23 (17.2 25 (18.7) Governed RPM Max Governed RPM 3375 3250 Speed Forward Max.
  • Page 26: 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 27 • 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 28 GRAVELY 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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