Moving Unit Manually; Filling Fuel Tanks; General Lubrication - Ariens Gravely 915 ZT EZT Service Manual

4.2 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 3).
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1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged
2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged
Figure 3

4.3 FILLING FUEL TANKS

WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Handle with care.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool for two minutes.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
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1. Fuel Cap
Figure 4
4. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
5. Fill the fuel tank with the proper grade of fuel as
recommended by the engine manufacturer. Do not
spill any fuel.
6. Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. (6.35 cm) below bottom of
filler neck.
7. Replace the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
8. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.

4.4 GENERAL LUBRICATION

Each front caster has a grease fitting.
All grease fittings should be greased at 25-hour
intervals. Clean and inspect parts and replace as
required.
1. Clean the fittings before attaching the grease gun.
2. Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp grease (a moly-lithium
grease) or equivalent. Add grease until it appears
at the ends of the bearing or ends of the shaft.
3. Check all parts for wear and damage.
4. Every 25 hours apply motor oil to all pin
connections, pivots points and areas where sliding
occurs.
CAUTION: Before performing any service or
adjustments:
• Turn PTO switch "OFF".
• Park mower on a hard, flat, level surface.
• Set parking brake.
• Turn ignition switch "OFF" and remove
key.
• Wait for blades and all moving parts to
stop.
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