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Promaster 260Z / 272Z
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992058 - 27hp 60"
992059 - 27hp 72"
992060 - 27hp 60"
992061 - 31hp 72"
992318 - 27hp 60"
992319 - 31hp 60"
US Patent 6,301,864
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
00160800B 12/03
Supersedes 00160800, A
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Promaster 260Z / 272Z Owner/Operator Manual Models 992058 - 27hp 60” 992059 - 27hp 72” 992060 - 27hp 60” 992061 - 31hp 72” 992318 - 27hp 60” 992319 - 31hp 60” US Patent 6,301,864 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 00160800B 12/03 Supersedes 00160800, A...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION your unit. The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned.

  • Page 5: Safety

    NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, call 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do 1-800-472-8359 or go to www.gravely.com on the internet. not operate unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can 4.
  • Page 6 • Never allow operation by untrained persons. Look down and behind before and while 2. DANGER! backing. OL4460 Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts. OL3030 OL4470 Never carry children. Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people.
  • Page 7 Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid 3. WARNING! uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic. DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Always stand clear of discharge area. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
  • Page 8 • Braking and steering characteristics Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing • Turning radius and clearances driveways, etc. Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning Mow up and down slopes, not across them. properly.
  • Page 9 Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Install Deflector WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Deflector must pivot freely. DO NOT overtighten pivot bolts. Unpack Unit Remove, reverse, and reinstall deflector and mounting Remove unit and all other components from shipping container. bracket.

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 OF3223 1. Hood 15. Foot Board Latch 2. Fuel Tanks 16. Cylinder Stop Storage Post 3. Steering Levers 17. Headlights 4. Mower Lift Lever 18. PTO (Power Take-Off) Switch 5. Seat Adjustment Lever 19. Ignition Switch 6.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Perform the following tests to ensure safety interlock system is working properly. If unit does not perform as stated contact Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch your Gravely dealer for repairs. Engages and disengages mower blades. NOTE: For all models, when parking brake is engaged, steering levers are locked in neutral.
  • Page 13 Water Temperature Gauge Parking Brake Lever Indicates temperature of coolant. Engages (2) and disengages (1) Refer to Engine Manual for normal parking brake. °F operating range. °C OF1740 WA TER TEMP Mower Lift Lever OF3305 Raises and lowers mower deck. Headlight Switch To lower (1) –...
  • Page 14 FILLING FUEL TANK Diesel Models (992060, 061, 318, 319) To start: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand 1. Insert ignition key. the entire Safety section before proceeding. 2. Move throttle control lever to middle position. RU N THERMO To add fuel to fuel tank: ST AR T NOTE: If temperature is 32 ºF 1.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    1. Place hood in the full service position (see Service FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Positions on page 17). Cut grass when it is dry. 2. Turn right and left bypass valve levers counterclockwise Keep mower blades sharp. 1/2 turn (figure 6). Keep mower deck properly leveled.
  • Page 16 Interval Task Action Clean Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the Battery on page 18). Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct torque value. Check Belts Replace worn or deteriorated belts.

  • Page 17: Service And Adjustments

    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 engine manufacturer’s authorized service center.
  • Page 18 LUBRICATING UNIT 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly. 4. Close hood (see Service Positions on page 17). Cleaning the Battery 1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush. Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
  • Page 19 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and 2. Remove bolts, washers, and mower blades from spindle Installation on page 18). shafts. (Figure 10) Installation Jump Starting Battery 1. Install mower blades, washers, and bolts on spindle Unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt battery with shafts.
  • Page 20 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an 4. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see PTO Belt unthreaded bolt. A balanced blade should remain in a Removal on page 21). horizontal position. If either end of mower blade moves 5.
  • Page 21 6. Loosen locknuts on the side where chains are slack and slide bolt down the slot until chain is tight. 7. Tighten bolt and nuts in mower mounting brackets. 8. Lift mower and remove blocks. 9. Measure height of deck at each side. Measurements must be within 1/16 in.
  • Page 22 MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 3. Remove belt guard from rear of unit (figure 17). Removal (Figure 16) NOTE: The PTO belt must be removed from blade spindle pulleys prior to removing mower drive belt. The PTO belt does not need to be removed from electric clutch. 1.
  • Page 23 WARNING: This adjustment requires operating Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions or see your engine and opening the hood (on models 992318 Gravely dealer for replacement. and 319 the hood safety interlock switch must be bypassed). Use extreme care to avoid contact with STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL moving parts and hot surfaces.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT 1. Remove spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer from steering lever. WARNING: Prior to adjusting unit tracking, shut off NOTE: Position the right and left handles at the same engine, engage parking brake, and remove ignition height.
  • Page 25 4. Turn return nuts clockwise to decrease the distance or counterclockwise to increase the distance until there is 1/16 to 1/8 in. (1.59 to 3.18 mm) between return nuts and trunnion. 5. Tighten return nuts together. HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE can penetrate skin and cause severe burns that can result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 26 COOLING SYSTEM NOTE: Refer to Engine Manual for the correct type of coolant. See Specifications on page 30 for cooling system Checking Coolant Level capacity. 10. Fill radiator to bottom of radiator filler neck with coolant. WARNING: To avoid personal injury DO NOT remove radiator cap when engine is hot.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Refer to Engine Manual for the correct type of coolant. See Specifications on page 30 for cooling system capacity. 9. Fill radiator to bottom of radiator filler neck with coolant. 10. Fill coolant reservoir to the FULL mark. IMPORTANT: Air in cooling system must be removed. 11.

  • Page 28: Storage

    4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 18). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank on does not start.

  • Page 29: Accessories

    Hydraulic Oil Level on page 25). 4. Faulty hydraulic drive system. 4. See your Gravely dealer. SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES 21539000 Engine Oil Filter, Daihatsu (992060, See your authorized Gravely Dealer to add these optional 061, 318, 319) accessories. 09414200 Hydraulic Oil Filter Part No. Description...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992058 992059 992060 992061 992318 992319 260Z 27 HP 272Z 27 HP 260Z 27 HP 272Z 31 HP 260Z 27 HP 260Z 31 HP Model Kawasaki – Kawasaki – Daihatsu – Daihatsu – Daihatsu – Daihatsu – 60-Inch Deck 72-Inch Deck 60-Inch Deck...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    • Four to twelve months - Prorated over 12 months Gravely may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Gravely to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 32 GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 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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