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- Page 1 Pro-Turn ™ 400 LP Operator’s Manual Manuel du I’utilisateur Model 992280 – Pro-Turn 460 LP (SN 50,000 +) ENGLISH • 05083700A 1/17 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 STORAGE ..... . . 43 SAFETY. -
Page 3: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come. -
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. This cutting machine is capable of amputating body parts and Read these safety rules and follow them throwing objects. Failure to closely. Failure to follow these rules could observe the safety instructions in lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal the manuals and on decals could injury or death to you or bystanders, or result result in serious injury or death. -
Page 5: Safety Decals
4. Notice SAFETY DECALS NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures The safety decals on your unit are visual that are considered important but not hazard reminders of the important safety information related. If not followed, property damage in this manual. All messages on your unit could result. - Page 6 Safety Decal Descriptions Do not operate mower unless all guards are in 1. DANGER! operating position or bagger is attached. 1.3 Tipping Hazard DANGER! Avoid tipping hazard. Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating unit. DO NOT operate on slopes 1.1 Amputation Hazard over 15°.
- Page 7 1.5 Bystander Hazard 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit DO NOT operate the unit in without discharge chute the presence of in operating position. bystanders. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower unless all guards are in Do not carry passengers.
- Page 8 4. DANGER! 8. WARNING! Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit SERIOUS INJURY OR without discharge chute DEATH MAY RESULT in operating position. FROM MACHINE Thrown objects can ROLLOVER cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower • Failure to follow these instructions unless all guards are in could result in serious injury or operating position or...
- Page 9 No open flame. Do not crush gas hose. Explosive! Do not pinch gas hose. 10. WARNING! 11. DANGER! DANGER! Keep hands WARNING! and feet away from all rotating or moving parts. Propane (Liquefied Petroleum Gas – Read and understand the LPG) operator’s manual before operating unit.
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Page 10: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Children The following safety instructions are based Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is on the B71.4 specifications of the American not alert to the presence of children. National Standards Institute and ISO 5395 in Children are often attracted to the machine effect at the time of production. - Page 11 Inspect unit before each use for missing or Never direct discharged material toward damaged decals and shields, correctly anyone. Avoid discharging material against operating safety interlock system, and a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or back toward the operator.
- Page 12 Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or Choose a low ground speed so you will not floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough have to stop or shift while on a slope. terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or traffic.
- Page 13 Store propane cylinders in a dry, well- No flames, No sparks, No smoking near ventilated area away from ignition sources. battery. Position so that cylinder relief valves are not ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective in contact with propane liquid. Secure gear near battery.
- Page 14 Allow engine to cool before servicing. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate. Never weld or straighten mower blades. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
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Page 15: Assembly
12. Inspect Hardware – Check for loose ASSEMBLY hardware. 13. Install propane cylinders. See Install Propane Cylinders on page 14). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 14. Check Safety Interlock System – Check Read and understand entire to see that the interlock system operates Safety section before proceeding. - Page 16 Assemble Seat 1. Remove hairpin from clevis pin and remove clevis pin from seat cushion bracket. See Figure 3. Figure 6 Install Propane Cylinders Propane is a liquid fuel that is stored under pressure in a tank. Before the liquid fuel leaves the tank it is converted into a vapor.
- Page 17 3. Relief Valve 4. Fill Valve Figure 7 1. Tank Index Pin 2. Cylinder Collar IMPORTANT: Contact your Gravely dealer Figure 9 for the availability of propane cylinder exchange programs. NOTICE: Tank mount index pin must engage 1. Safely park unit in an open or well- alignment hole in propane cylinder collar for ventilated area.
- Page 18 WARNING: AVOID INJURY AND DAMAGE. Always operate unit with both tanks installed and gas line fittings tightly attached. Operating unit with only one cylinder may make the unit unstable on slopes, affect steering control and damage loose gas lines and fittings. 4.
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Page 19: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 10 1. 33.5 lb Outdoor Power Equipment Vapor 12. Seat Adjustment Lever Tank (Purchase Separately) 13. Seat Height/Pressure Adjustment Knob 2. Steering Levers 14. Parking Brake Lever 3. Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs (2) 15. Transaxle Bypass Valve 4. -
Page 20: Operation
If bar in the down position. the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. 1. Loosen but do not remove the two anti- NOTICE: When the parking brake is... - Page 21 Direction Lever Position Raised of Travel Position Left Turn Push right lever farther forward than the left lever. Stop Return both levers to neutral position. NOTICE: The steering controls are mechanically locked in neutral whenever the Lowered parking brake is engaged. Position NOTICE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns.
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Page 22: Malfunction Indicator Light
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR Transport Lock Lever LIGHT (Figure 12) To move the mower deck into the Illuminates when an engine-related problem transport position: occurs. Stop engine immediately and refer to engine manual. 1.Push mower lift pedal fully HEIGHT forward. The lever will automatically Transaxle Bypass Valves lock in the transport position. -
Page 23: Seat Adjustments
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit stationary, parking brake engaged and engine shut off. Setting Seat Position 1. Pull seat adjustment lever outward and slide seat forward or backward to desired position. 2. Release lever and slide seat slightly forward or backward to lock seat position. -
Page 24: Hour / Maintenance Meter
Seat Retainer Adjustment • Air filter service (SVC AIRFILTER) The service intervals preset into the hour (Figure 14) meter are: Damage to the seat isolators may occur if • Hydraulic oil and filter: First 75 hours and units are operated for an extended period of every 400 hours thereafter time with the seat retainer threaded washer adjusted too far from the isolator. -
Page 25: Replacing Propane Cylinders
REPLACING PROPANE 2. Check Air Cleaner CYLINDERS Check air filter for dirt and overall condition. Clean as required. Follow engine manual maintenance schedule. WARNING: Know Your Source! 3. Check Crankcase Oil Only use propane cylinders that have been filled to a maximum of Check that engine crankcase oil is full. -
Page 26: Stopping In An Emergency
4. Turn ignition key to Start position until 9. When you know how to operate the unit, engine starts, then release. select a speed appropriate to your mowing conditions. NOTICE: If engine does not start in five seconds, release ignition key, wait, and then PARKING repeat. -
Page 27: For Best Performance
Bypass Position Run Position Figure 16 FOR BEST PERFORMANCE • Cut grass when it is dry. • Keep mower blades sharp. • Keep mower deck properly leveled. • Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping. • Adjust the idler spring length as needed. See Figure 35. -
Page 28: Maintenance Schedule
See Parking Brake Interlock System on page 19. Interlock System Check Hydraulic Fluid Check hydraulic oil level mark on expansion tank. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent as needed. Do not overfill. See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 29. - Page 29 Period Service Task Check Air Filter Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual for maintenance schedule. Every Lubricate Unit Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube fittings. See below. 50 Hours Check Brake Gap Adjust gap if necessary.
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Page 30: Service And Adjustments
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. -
Page 31: Hydraulic Fluid
75 hours of operation and then good condition before applying every 400 hours. Use 15W-50 synthetic pressure to system. motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or FOREIGN FLUID INJECTED equivalent. INTO BODY can result in 1. Run the unit for a few minutes to warm gangrene. -
Page 32: Mower Blades
11. Fill the expansion tank with 15W-50 5. Stop the engine and move the transaxle synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n bypass valves to the drive position. See 00057100) or equivalent until oil level To Push the Unit on page 24. - Page 33 4. Install mower blade(s) on unit. 5. Torque bolts to 156 – 217 N•m (115 – 160 lb-ft). DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. Sharpen to this pattern. 1. Blade 2. Cup Washer 3. Blade Bolt 4. Spindle Assembly Figure 20 Sharpen the Mower Blades DISCARD if more than (Figures 21 and 22)
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Page 34: Check Parking Brake
CHECK PARKING BRAKE BATTERY (Figure 24) IMPORTANT: Check brake on both sides of unit. 1. Place unit in service position. See WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Service Position on page 28. Read and understand entire See Figure 23. Safety section before proceeding. 2. -
Page 35: Electrical Service
5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 32. Jump-Starting 1. Fuse Box 2. Start Relay Gravely does not recommend jump-starting 3. Starter Solenoid Relay your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 4. PTO Relay and electrical system components. See your 5. -
Page 36: Steering Control Neutral Adjustment
STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit (Figure 26) WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the engine. Use extreme care to avoid contact with moving parts and hot surfaces. Be sure rear of unit is well supported and secure before starting engine. -
Page 37: Aligning The Steering Levers
Align upper and lower steering levers so that top dimension is within 3.2 mm (1/8") of bottom. 1. Upper Steering Lever 2. Lower Steering Lever 1. Return-to-neutral Adjusting Screw 3. Eccentric Spacer 2. Speed and Direction Control Arm Figure 28 Figure 27 Adjust Forward Position ALIGNING THE STEERING... -
Page 38: Adjusting The Unit To Track Straight
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut OFF engine, engage parking brake, and remove the ignition key. Check Tire Pressures 1. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on page 28. 2. -
Page 39: Adjusting The Parking Brake
ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should not need adjustment, however if the parking brake does not hold the unit properly, the brake may need adjustment. Check Adjustment NOTICE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit (Figure 32). 1. - Page 40 7. Replace the belt guide bolt on the idler arm. 8. Replace belt covers and return foot board to closed position. Figure 33 Replacing Mower Belts (Figures 34 and 35) NOTICE: Long PTO mower belt must be removed to remove short mower belt. CAUTION: Use care when 1.
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Page 41: Mower Decks
PTO Idler Spring Length Measure PTO idler spring length at outer ends of spring. The PTO idler spring length range is 31 – 31.8 cm (12 1/4 – 12 1/2”) measured at a 8.9 cm (3 1/2”) cutting height. Adjust as necessary. - Page 42 • Loosen the spring anchor (turn counter- clockwise) to decrease spring tension and increase the effort required to raise and lower the deck. This will also add stability to the deck. • Tighten the spring anchor (turn clockwise) to increase spring tension and decrease the effort required to raise and lower the deck.
- Page 43 Removing the Mower Deck (Figure 40) 1. Remove PTO belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 38). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if the lift assist spring is not disconnected before disconnecting the lift links.
- Page 44 Leveling the Mower Deck Blade Side-to-Side Level These adjustments should be made on a level surface with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 8.9 cm (3 1/2”) cutting height.
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Page 45: Clutch Adjustment
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT STORAGE NOTICE: Adjust clutch every 500 hours or once per season if used less than 500 hours. (Figure 43) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly Read and understand entire or begins to make abnormal noise, check the Safety section before proceeding. -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
(see Clean Battery on page 32). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 33). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine does not 6. Blown fuse. 6. Check main fuse and replace if crank. -
Page 47: Accessories
4. See your Gravely dealer. 4. Faulty hydraulic drive system. ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Gravely these optional accessories to your unit. parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. -
Page 48: Specifications
33.5 lb. Outdoor Power Equipment Vapor Tank (2x) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – cm (in.) 203 (80) Width – cm (in.) With Discharge Chute: 190.5 (75) -
Page 49: Warranty
Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 9/1/2016 and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. - Page 50 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely 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 51 • Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed. Different areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.
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