Service And Adjustments - Gravely Pro-Stance 48 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Period Service
Check Mower Blades
Every
25
Hours
Check Air FIlter
Every
Lubricate Unit
50
Hours
Check Parking Brake
Clean Battery
Clean engine cooling
system
Every
Check Fasteners
100
Hours
Check Belts
Service front caster
Every
assemblies
400
Change Hydraulic Fluid
Hours
and Filter
*
Change hydraulic fluid and filter after first 75 hours of operation.
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.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES
may result in injury. DO NOT
touch engine or drive parts which
are hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool before servicing.
WARNING: Oil on belts causes
premature belt failure. DO NOT
allow any oil to spill on belts.
Task
Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace as
needed. See Repeat steps 2 – 6 until the transaxles
operate smoothly in forward and reverse at normal
speeds without excessive noise. on page 22.
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow
Engine Manual for maintenance schedule.
Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube
fittings.
Adjust if necessary. See Parking Brake Adjustment on
page 26.
Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean
Battery on page 24
Check and clean cooling fins and inside the engine
shrouds to remove grass, chaff or dirt.
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other
fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct torque value.
Replace worn or deteriorated belts. See Replacing
Mower Belts on page 27 and Replacing the Hydro
Pump Belt on page 27.
Disassemble, clean, inspect and repack front caster
spindle assemblies.
Drain hydraulic fluid tank, replace hydraulic oil filter,
refill system. See Hydraulic Fluid on page 21.
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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SERVICE POSITION
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
ALWAYS stop engine. Ensure unit is
secure and chock wheels. Strap and
clamp onto lift if used.
2. Place steering levers in neutral position
and engage parking brake.
3. Open rear access panel and belt access
panel as needed.
CHECK ENGINE OIL
The engine crankcase oil should be checked
every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be
maintained in safe operating range on
dipstick at all times or engine damage will
result. See engine manual for correct oil level.
Park unit on a level surface. Refer to engine
manual for detailed instructions.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Change oil per engine manufacturer's
recommendations. Refer to Engine Manual
for detailed instructions.
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