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Pro-Master 260
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10%
d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
992217 – 260H
(SN 030000 +)
992219 – 260H RD
(SN 030000 +)
04715900A • 5/14
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Pro-Master 260 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992217 – 260H (SN 030000 +) 992219 – 260H RD (SN 030000 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10% d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If the engine manual is not available, contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement PRODUCT REGISTRATION manual. The Gravely dealer must register the product SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT at the time of purchase. Registering the PARTS product will help the company process...
  • Page 3 5. Explain recommended lubrication and register your product, please fill out, sign and maintenance. Advise customer on return the product registration card to Gravely adjustments. Instruct customer on or go to www.gravely.com on the Internet. controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: This cutting machine The safety alert symbols above and signal is capable of amputating hands words below are used on decals and in this and feet and throwing objects. manual. Failure to observe the safety Read and understand all safety messages. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury 1.
  • Page 5 1. Safety Decal Identification 7, 8 07700107 07700107 07800403 07700107 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Figure 2 2. Safety Decal Description To avoid amputation 1. DANGER! hazard do not put hands near moving belts. DANGER! Keep hands away from all rotating or moving parts.
  • Page 6 1.2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard – Set parking brake. NEVER direct discharge toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or making Keep children and others adjustments to unit. away from unit while unit is in operation.
  • Page 7 Do not try to turn or speed DO NOT step or stand in this area. 2. DANGER! 4. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit NEVER operate unit without discharge chute without discharge chute in operating position. in operating position.
  • Page 8 Clean debris from 8. WARNING! machine to prevent fires. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER Blowing machine off with compressed air is an effective method of • Failure to follow these instructions removing dusty and 07700107 could result in serious injury or dried debris.
  • Page 9 Always train any inexperienced operators NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes and require them to read and understand all during operation. Wear adequate safety manuals and decals. gear, protective gloves and footwear. Only allow responsible adults, who are Wear proper footwear to improve footing on familiar with the instructions, to operate this slippery surfaces machine.
  • Page 10 Do not operate machine while under the Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut influence of alcohol or drugs. off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts removing the grass catcher, or unclogging or under the machine.
  • Page 11 Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage explosive. Handle with care. Use only an the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight approved gasoline container with an down the slope.
  • Page 12 Lower cutting deck unless a positive ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS mechanical lock is used. connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative Allow engine to cool before servicing. (-) cable SECOND. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious injury.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Discharge Chute in Transport Position WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from shipping container. Open bypass valves (see Moving Unit Manually on page 21). Push unit from container onto a level surface.
  • Page 14 Check Tire Pressure Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive system failure and improper separation of tire and rim parts is operation of unit can result in possible when they are serviced death or serious injury. Test this incorrectly: system each time unit is operated.

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 11, 13 Figure 4 1. Hood 13. Cylinder Stop Storage Post 2. Parking Brake Lever 14. Foot Board Latch 3. Steering Levers 15. Mower Deck with Chute Deflector Belt Cover 4. Mower Lift Lever 16. Belt Cover 5.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Fast (1) – Increases engine safety interlock system is working properly. If speed. the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be locked in neutral.
  • Page 17 Oil Pressure Light Engine oil and filter: • First 25 hours, every 100 hours Indicates when engine oil thereafter. pressure is low. NOTICE: The preset engine oil service NOTICE: It does not intervals in the hour meter are normal indicate engine oil level. recommended intervals.
  • Page 18 Mower Lift Lever Tipping Seat Forward 1.Pull seat Raises and lowers release knob out. mower deck. 2.Tip seat To lower (1) – Move forward. mower lift lever forward. NOTICE: Seat release knob is spring activated. When returning seat to upright position seat will automatically lock in place.
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: Do not weld, cut, drill or modify IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the To add fuel to the fuel tank: manufacturer. 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to Lower Center Bar prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks.
  • Page 20 7. Set Cutting Height NOTICE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experiences starting or performance Make sure the deck is set to the correct problems after using a new gasoline, switch cutting height. to a different fuel provider or fuel brand. STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with...
  • Page 21 TRANSPORTING UNIT 3. Engage PTO to engage mower blades. 4. Move throttle lever to fast. ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, 5. Release parking brake. and remove key when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or other WARNING: Move the steering parts that may be damaged.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read unit. The following chart shows the and understand entire Safety recommended service schedule. More section before proceeding. frequent service may be required due to working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
  • Page 23 Interval Task Action Lubricate Front Oil all pivot points, pin connections, and apply grease to front Every 50 Axle and Pivot axle grease zerk. See below. Hours Points Clean Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the Battery on page 25). Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners.

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    Should engine service be WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read required, it can be obtained from a Gravely and understand the entire Safety Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s section before proceeding.
  • Page 25 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. Jump-Starting 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or Gravely does not recommend jump-starting petroleum jelly. your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 4. Close hood (see Service Position on and electrical system components. See your page 24).
  • Page 26 Installation Installation (Figure 10) (Figure 11) 1. Install mower blades, washers, and bolts 1. Install mower blade, washers, and bolts on spindle shafts. on spindle shafts. 2. Tighten bolts to 115 – 160 lbf-ft 2. Tighten 5/16" bolts to 13 – 17 lbf-ft (156 –...
  • Page 27 NOTICE: There are four anti-scalp rollers on DO NOT Sharpen To This Pattern the outside of the mower deck and two anti- scalp rollers on the inside of the mower deck. Make sure all anti-scalp rollers are set at the same height.
  • Page 28 9. If measurements are out of range, raise the low side of the deck using the height adjusters on the deck lift brackets (figure 16). Be sure to raise the deck evenly to keep the deck level side to side. NOTICE: Pitching the front of the blades lower than the rear provides a balance between cut quality and the power needed to...
  • Page 29 NOTICE: The Ogura electric clutch can be Figure 16 adjusted if the clutch starts to slip. Contact your Gravely dealer for this adjustment. See MOWER DRIVE BELT AND PTO Clutch Adjustment on page 36. BELT ACCESS Removal (992217) 1.
  • Page 30 992217 PTO Idler Spring Length 992217 Measure PTO idler spring length here. 1. PTO Belt 2. Square Hole 3. Springs The PTO idler spring length range is 4. Drive Belt Idler Pivot Bolt 12.38 – 12.62" (31.4 to 32.1 cm) 5.
  • Page 31 992219 Idler Springs Length 992219 Measure idler springs length here. 1. PTO Belt The idler springs length range is 13.875 – 2. Eye Bolt 14.125" (35.24 to 35.87 cm) measured at 3. Springs a 3" (7.6 cm) cutting height. Adjust as 4.
  • Page 32 2. Tighten drive belt idler pivot bolt. 2. Remove clutch anchor. 3. Install PTO belt on blade spindle pulleys 3. Slowly release the tension on the hydro (see PTO Belt on page 29). pump belt idler until all the tension is removed from the springs.
  • Page 33 Aligning the Steering Levers Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit (Figure 23) (Figure 23) 1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. WARNING: This adjustment 2. Place unit in the service position (see requires operating the engine and Service Position on page 24).
  • Page 34 ADJUSTING UNIT TO TRACK STEERING LEVER HANDLE STRAIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 24) (Figure 25) The handles have three height positions. WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut off engine, engage parking brake, and remove the ignition key. Check and adjust tire pressure.
  • Page 35 7. Remove cap/dipstick. 3. Return Nuts 4. Trunnion 8. Check hydraulic oil level mark on 5. Spring cap/dipstick. 6. Jam Nuts 9. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent. Do not Figure 26 overfill. EN - 35...

  • Page 36: Storage

    75 hours of operation and then 4. Repeat steps 1 – 3 at each inspection every 400 hours. Use 15W-50 synthetic slot. motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or NOTICE: Adjust air gap as evenly as equivalent. possible.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    (see Servicing The Battery on page 24). 4. Charge battery (see Servicing 4. Discharged battery. The Battery on page 24). 5. See your Gravely Dealer. 5. Faulty starter. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. DO NOT OVERFILL! Fill fuel does not start.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    3-Bucket Bagger Kit (992217) (992217) 89203100 Peco Bagger Kit (992217) 09212200 Cylinder Stop,11/32" (8.73 mm) 79102100 Hub Cap Set Gravely 12" – Set of 2 09212300 Cylinder Stop, 11/16" (17.5 mm) 79102300 Kit – Universal Flextend 79208900 Kit – Liftmaster - Lift Only 79210500 Kit –...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity – gal. (L) 13 (49) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n Transmission Oil 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic System Capacity – qt (L) 4.0 (3.8) Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length –...

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2013 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 41 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 42 • 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.
  • Page 44 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 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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