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Gravely ZT Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely ZT Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
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915042 - ZT1540
915044 - ZT1740
915046 - ZT1944
915048 - ZT2148
915050 - ZT2352
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00367400A 3/05
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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Models 915042 - ZT1540 915044 - ZT1740 915046 - ZT1944 915048 - ZT2148 915050 - ZT2352 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de model & série dans cet encadré. serial number label from Transferir aquí...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Before Attempting To Operate Your 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. Unit: 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Gravely Company 1. Make sure all assembly has been or go to www.gravely.com. properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions DISCLAIMER provided in the manuals.
  • Page 4 077541 OE0050 Figure 2 2. Danger! NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. OL1813 OL1816 4. Warning! 3. Danger! Always stand clear of discharge area. Always keep feet and hands OL1814 away from rotating parts.
  • Page 5 Never direct discharge toward Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. other people. Thrown objects (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler can cause injury. OL1803 neck. Look down and behind before • Never fill fuel tank when engine is and while backing. running, hot or unit is indoors.
  • Page 6 Only trained adults may operate unit. Training Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those includes being familiar with controls and you can safely control and the unit can safely actual operation. handle. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards medication, drugs or alcohol.
  • Page 7 ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and Reverse connections may result in sparks shut off fuel when transporting unit. which can cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to other debris.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Check Safety Interlock System and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can Tools Required result in death or serious injury. Check • Adjustable wrench system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    See figure 4 for all controls and features locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Test Steering Lever Parking Brake Engine...
  • Page 10 Ignition Switch Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Operate ignition switch Engages (2) and with a removable key. disengages (1) mower Ignition switch has four blades. positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). See STARTING OE005 AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE on page 12 for detailed instructions on Fuel Shut-Off Valve how to start engine.
  • Page 11 Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) Raises and lowers mower deck. 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Adjustment Hole OE0240 Figure 5 OE0060 1. Front Axle 3. Lockout NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the Position 2. Pivoting height of the mower deck.
  • Page 12 FILLING FUEL TANKS Stopping the Engine 1. Stop unit. 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from 2. Disengage PTO. entering fuel tanks. 3. Set throttle lever to slow. 2. Remove fuel caps. 4. Turn ignition switch to off position and IMPORTANT: See Engine Manual for correct remove key.
  • Page 13 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage (2) transmission bypass levers to drive unit and engage (1) transmission bypass levers to push unit manually (figure 8). Model 915042 Models 915044, 046, 048, and 050 1.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    Parking (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 13). Push unit. If unit Brake 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.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery Battery and Battery Cables on page 20). Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on Unit each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. 50 Hours Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged.
  • Page 16 OPENING AND CLOSING HOOD REMOVING MOWER DECK Remove (Figure 11) To open, pull up on the front of the hood to open and push down on top of hood to close 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch until hood snaps into hood clips (figure 10). (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 22).
  • Page 17 1. Mower Deck 6. Guide Arm 2. Front Trunnion 7. PTO Belt 3. Front Lift Link 8. Rear Trunnion 4. Front Mount Bracket 9. Rear Lift Link 5. Mower Lift Figure 11 OE0230 LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground MUST NOT PITCH OF MOWER DECK exceed 3 in.
  • Page 18 1. Remove mower blade from unit (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 18). Gravely recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Gravely dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 15): • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
  • Page 19 Do not change angle of cutting edge or round ADJUSTING ANTI-SCALP the corner at the end of mower blade. ROLLER 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an NOTE: The anti-scalp rollers are intended to equal amount of material from each end prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting of mower blade.
  • Page 20 Install (Figure 18) Model 915042 1. Install battery on the unit with battery hold-down bracket. 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. 3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. 4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 15).
  • Page 21 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 20). Jump-Starting 1. Handlebar Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 2. Steering Lever and electrical system components. See your 3. Mounting Hardware engine manual for more detailed information.
  • Page 22 Forward and Reverse Speed REPLACING PTO BELT Adjustment Remove (Figure 21) (Figure 20) 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 2. Remove belt covers from mower deck. feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m).

  • Page 23: Storage

    REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. 3. Remove clutch stop. Remove (Figure 22) CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 4. Disconnect idler spring. 5. Remove hydrostatic belt from hydrostatic transmission pulleys, pulley, electric clutch, and idler.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    6. Connect spark plug wire(s) or plug(s) faulty. replace spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 7. Faulty electrical system. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. 8. Faulty engine. 8. Contact your Gravely Dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke. Engine 2.
  • Page 25 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit moves 1. The parking brake needs 1. Contact your Gravely Dealer. with engine adjustment. off and 2. Faulty parking brake. 2. Contact your Gravely Dealer. parking brake engaged. Hour meter 1. Ignition key is in the run position 1.

  • Page 26: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely See your authorized dealer to add Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part no. Description 03498400 40-Inch Mower Blade...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915042 915044 915046 915048 915050 Model 1540 1740 1944 2148 2352 Engine Type Single Cylinder Kohler Twin Cylinder Kohler Engine Power – HP (kW) at 15 (11.2) 17 (12.7) 19 (14.2) 21 (15.7 23 (17.2) Governed RPM Max Governed RPM 3375 3250...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    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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  • Page 30 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...

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