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Thatch-O-Matic
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE (éther
méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la
garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Model
995028 – Flail Reel
995045 – Tine Reel
®
04283700A 10/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Thatch-O-Matic ® Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 995028 – Flail Reel 995045 – Tine Reel Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. Il est possible d’utiliser de l’essence contenant jusqu’à...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Dealer. Visit your during normal operation and maintenance. dealer or www.gravely.com for a list of All reference to left, right, front, or rear are languages available for your equipment.
  • Page 3 Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. Original purchaser of this unit was instructed They mean: by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than Attention! original purchaser;...
  • Page 5 WARNING! WARNING! Read Operator’s Manual. Always stand clear of discharge area. OL4430 Do not operate unless guards Wear hearing protection. are in operating position or bagger is attached. OL3320 AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of WARNING! rotating parts. Moving parts under this cover. Do not remove cover while Keep children and others away operating.
  • Page 6 Only use accessories approved by the must be maintained in effective working order manufacturer. by the operator. See your Gravely Dealer or Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can engine manufacturer’s service center. explode. ONLY use approved fuel containers.
  • Page 7 DO NOT fill gasoline tank indoors, when MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE engine is running, or while engine is hot. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be Allow engine to cool several minutes before sure the equipment is in safe working removing fuel cap.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    3. All hardware is on the unit in its proper location. If something is missing, notify the dealer/distributor where unit was purchased. If unable to purchase parts locally, contact Gravely. Figure 3 NOTE: Left or right side of the machine is determined when standing behind the unit Safety Bail Assembly and in the operator’s position.
  • Page 9 Connect Engine Switch Fill Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Figure 5 FILLING FUEL TANK on page 13. 1. Route engine switch wire (B) through two guides (A) on rear of deck. 2. Route engine switch under recoil starter housing to front of engine.
  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 6 1. Upper Handle and Safety Bail Assembly 6. Choke 2. Recoil Starter 7. Throttle 3. Engine Switch 8. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 4. Fuel Tank and Cap 9. Oil Drain Plug 5. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10. Height Adjuster GB - 10...
  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION Closed Position: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Use this position and understand the entire Safety to service, section before proceeding. transport, or ENGINE store the unit. Engine Switch Open Position: Use this position The engine to run the unit. switch has two positions: 1.
  • Page 12 Reel Height Adjustment Engaged Disengaged NOTE: The Tine Reel assembly is not designed for digging or renovating and should not be set lower than contact with flat (hard) surface such as sidewalk or driveway. This means you should touch, not scratch or dig into the surface.
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    FILLING FUEL TANK WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Allow To add fuel to the fuel tank: the engine to cool 2 or 3 minutes 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to before refueling. Fuel spilled on a hot prevent dust, dirt, and debris from engine could ignite, resulting in entering fuel tanks.
  • Page 14: Storage

    IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high- pressure water or store unit outdoors. Store WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read unit in a cool, dry, protected location. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Cleaning NOTE: Allow unit to cool before cleaning. Engine Maintenance Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low 1.
  • Page 15: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES See your authorized Gravely dealer to add the additional accessories available to your model. Part No. Description 79585200 Bagger GB - 15...
  • Page 16 ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 17 To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner's manual. • Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service representative of the need for warranty service. • Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.
  • Page 18 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    • You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 20 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 22 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 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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