Filling Fuel Tank; Fasteners; General Lubrication; Servicing The Battery - Gravely Promaster 260Z Service Manual

FILLING FUEL TANK

EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE
FUEL can result in serious injury or death.
Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an
approved fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool.
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable.
Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep
fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in
the fuel tank while the engine is running or
hot. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
Add fuel to the tank as needed.
IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type
and grade of fuel. See Specifications for fuel tank
capacity.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Refuel the unit only in a well ventilated, open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill the fuel. Do
not overfill, allow for fuel expansion. Stop filling
when fuel is about 1" below the bottom of the neck.
5. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
6. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.

FASTENERS

Each day before operating, check mower blade
mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace
fasteners that are missing or damaged. Tighten all nuts
and bolts to their correct torque value.

GENERAL LUBRICATION

IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
Lube fitting locations are: front axle pivot (1) (Figure 7)
Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the
lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036700 - Ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
When using Sten Mix Grease for the first time, all
components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
lubricating.
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
1
2
1
Item Lubrication
1 Repack
2 Grease
Oil
IMPORTANT: Wipe front axle grease zerk and two
front axle caster pivots clean before and after
lubrication.
NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).
Description
Grease fittings
Hydraulic system

SERVICING THE BATTERY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free
battery that requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
18
OF 1792
Item Location
2 Caster Pivot
1 Axle Pivot
All Pivot Points, Pin
Connections
Figure 7
Use Interval
Sten Mix HI-Temp 50 hrs. running time
grease or equivalent
Mobil 15W50 500 hrs. running
synthetic oil time
Interval
400 hours
50 hours
50 hours