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Rear-Engine Rider Owner/Operator Manual Models 927060 - 1028 927062 - 1232 927064 - 1440 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de model & série dans cet encadré. serial number label from Transferir aquí la etiqueta del product reg- modelo y número de serie...
INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and The Gravely dealer must register the product completely read your manuals. The contents at the time of purchase. Registering the will provide you with an understanding of product will help the company process...
1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. DISCLAIMER 2. Understand all Safety Precautions Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, provided in the manuals. change, and improve its products at any time 3. Review control functions and operation without notice or obligation to the purchaser.
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CAUTION PRUDENCE PRECAUCIÓN • Maximum tonque weight: 30 lbs. • Poids maximum du timon: 30 livres. • Peso máximo de la lengüeta: 30 lbs. • Maximum trailer weight: 300 lbs. • Poids maximum de la remorque: 300 livres. • Peso máximo del remolque: 300 lbs. •...
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SAFETY RULES Always stand clear of If unit is to be used by someone other than discharge area. Do not direct original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, discharge toward other people. ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. OL1810 Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to...
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Protect eyes, face and head from objects that Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate for wheel weights or counterweights to hearing protection. Always wear safety improve stability when using attachments. goggles or safety glasses with side shields NEVER carry passengers–especially when operating mower.
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Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST explosive. Handle with care. Use an and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS approved fuel container. connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND. NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before A frozen battery can explode and result in servicing.
ASSEMBLY FIRST TIME USE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Install steering wheel. and understand the entire Safety 2. Connect negative battery cable to section before proceeding. battery. See Battery Removal and Installation on page 18 and perform step TOOLS REQUIRED 1 in the removal section and perform •...
If Fast (2) – Increases engine the unit does not perform as stated, contact speed. your Gravely dealer for repairs. NOTE: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral. Test...
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Mower Lift Lever To Side Discharge: 1. Remove wing knobs. 2. Lift up mulch cover and re-install wing knobs on mower deck. OA0080 3. Install the two tabs of the discharge chute into the two slots of the mulch Raises and lowers the mower deck. See cover.
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OPERATING MOWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT 1. Start engine. 1. Remove detent pin from unit (figure 6). 2. Set throttle lever fast. 2. Tip seat forward. 3. Engage PTO to start mower blades. 3. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired 4.
Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass Brake lever (see Moving The Unit Manually on page 11). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
Interval Task Action Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 19). Lubricate Unit Apply grease to two front Zerk wheel zerks, steering 25 Hours gear, and pinion. Steering or Every Gear and Season Pinion Zerk...
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4. Mower Deck 5. Electric Clutch Connector 6. Pivot Pin Figure 9 OE0120 28- and 32-Inch Mower Deck (927060, 062) 1. Guide Arm 2. PTO Belt 3. Lift Link 4. Mower Deck 5. Electric Clutch Connector OE0130 Figure 10 GB - 14...
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LEVELING MOWER DECK AND ADJUSTING MOWER DECK PITCH Adjust on a level surface, with tires inflated to correct air pressure (see Specifications on page 25), and mower lift lever in the middle position. Leveling Mower Deck NOTE: Cutting height should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) on each side of mower deck (figure 11).
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NOTE: Perform steps 4 through 6 for 28- and To Lower 32-inch mower decks. Go to step 7 for 40- Front of inch mower decks. Mower Deck To Raise Front of 1. Front Trunnion Mower Deck 2. Front Lift Link OE0034 Figure 14 1.
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1. Remove mower blade from unit (see Mower Blade Replacement on page 16). 2. Adjust all antiscalp rollers to within 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of ground (figure 19). Gravely recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Gravely dealer. GB - 17...
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Battery Removal and Installation Remove (Figure 20) NOTE: Tag and mark wires prior to disconnecting. 1. Remove detent pin and tip seat forward. 2. Disconnect operator presence switch wires and remove seat from seat retainer slots. 3. Disconnect negative (–) cable first then positive (+) cable.
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5. Install battery on unit (see Battery 2. Loosen jam nut(s) and turn tie-rod(s) Removal and Installation on page 18). clockwise or counterclockwise until the distance between the jam nuts is within Jump Starting the Battery specifications. (Figure 20) 3. Tighten jam nuts. IMPORTANT: The unit used for jump starting 4.
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4. Install PTO belt (see PTO Belt PTO BELT REPLACEMENT Replacement on page 21). Remove (Figure 23) Mower Deck Shown Removed For Clarity 1. PTO Belt 3. Idler 2. Idler Spring 4. Engine Sheave 1. Idler Spring 4. Hydrostatic Transmission Figure 23 OA0023 2.
Sharpening Mower Blade on page 17) or replace mower blades (see Mower Blade Replacement on page 16). SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new. Part no. Description 01600600 28-inch mower blade...
Gravely will be free from defects in material 920-756-2141 and workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase. Gravely Fax 920-756-2407 will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective www.gravely.com...
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 Phone: 920-756-2141 Fax: 920-756-2407 www.ariens.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.