NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Serial Number Label Dealer, go to www.gravely.com. DISCLAIMER Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without public notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing.
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
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NOTE: This unit may contain any of the following safety decals. Never fill tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. 08000611A 07800403 07800401 Figure 2 1.
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2. DANGER Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. DANGER! 2.3 Tipping Hazard Read and understand the operator’s manual before Avoid tipping hazard. operating unit. 2.1 Dismemberment Hazard DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°.
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3. DANGER! 2.5 Bystander Hazard Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit DO NOT operate the unit in without discharge chute the presence of in operating position. bystanders. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower unless all guards are in Do not carry passengers.
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5. DANGER! 7. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - Discharge Hazard – NEVER direct discharge NEVER operate unit toward people, pets or without discharge chute property. Thrown objects in operating position. can cause injury or Thrown objects can damage. cause injury or damage. Dismemberment Hazard –...
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of components can only be adjusted by an medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation Ariens Company dealer or an authorized requires your complete and unimpaired engine manufacturer's service center. attention at all times.
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Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and hand. Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to engine, remove key, engage parking brake service. On multiblade mowers, rotation of and allow moving parts to stop before leaving one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
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Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST for weight limits for towed equipment and and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS towing on slopes. connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND. NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. UNIT ASSEMBLY Package Contents: Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack Preparation Checklist Refer to the Owner/Operator manual as required. 1. Unpack Unit – Remove shrink wrap and packaging materials. 1.
OPERATION Steering Levers WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 4 for Controls and Features locations. Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in The steering levers control speed and death or serious injury.
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Throttle Lever Cutting Height: Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired The throttle lever changes hole. Push mower lift pedal forward and hold the engine speed. Move it while pushing down on the lift lock. Slowly the throttle lever to Fast (1) lower mower lift pedal until deck lift contacts to increase engine speed.
NOTE: The hour meter is preprogrammed for GASOLINE the initial oil change at 25 hours and for 100 IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that hours thereafter. The hour meter is meets the following guidelines: programmed for the initial hydraulic oil and filter change at 75 hours and for 400 hours •...
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3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase To stop the engine: 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Disengage the PTO and engage the Check and add fuel if required. Check that parking brake. engine crankcase oil is full. Follow Engine 2.
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MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE FOR BEST PERFORMANCE ENGINE OFF Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. Keep mower deck properly levelled. 1. Shut OFF engine. 2. Place seat in the service position (See Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following charts show the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. recommended service schedule. More Read and understand entire frequent service may be required due to Safety section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
Period Service Task Follow Engine Manual Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Refer to Each Maintenance Schedule engine manual for detailed instructions. Check Mower Blades Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace Every as needed. See Mower Blades on page 22. Hours Check Air FIlter Check air filter for dirt.
Check Hydraulic Fluid Level Check the system with the unit cold and parked on a flat, level surface. Then run the unit for about one minute and recheck the levels. To Add Hydraulic Fluid: 1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank.
7. Fill with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL 5. Start the engine and slowly move the API classification until oil appears at the steering levers in forward and reverse bottom of the drain plug (about 2 quarts five or six times. per transaxle).
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Sharpen the Mower Blades BATTERY CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen WARNING: AVOID INJURY. mower blades while on unit. An Read and understand entire unbalanced mower blade will Safety section before proceeding. cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to unit. Check mower blade balance before reinstalling blades.
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3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 4. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 23. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit.
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4. Start the engine, run engine at full Aligning the Steering Levers throttle, and release the parking brake. (Figure 14) 5. Move the steering levers from Forward 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking to Reverse several times to make sure brake.
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE STRAIGHT STEERING LEVER HANDLES The handles have three height positions (Figure 16). 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.
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Check Adjustment NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on CAUTION: DAMAGED OR both sides of the unit (Figure 17). WORN BELTS may result in injury and/or damage to unit. 1. Engage parking brake and set both Check belts for excessive wear or transmission bypass valves to the neutral position.
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4. Remove short mower belt from right PTO Idler Spring Length blade spindle and from deck. Idler pivot bolt must be loosened slightly to gain clearance to remove belt from under idler pulley (Figure 19). 5. Arrange new mower belt(s) on deck (short belt first).
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Lowest Cutting Height Highest Cutting Height OF3590 Figure 22 Removing the Mower Deck 1. Remove PTO belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 27). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if they are not locked before removing the mower deck.
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Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 3 in. (7.62 cm) cutting height. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. NOTE: Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck, not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Blade Side-to-Side Level If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to make abnormal noise, check the air gap adjustment at the three inspection slots. To check: 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool.
ACCESSORIES STORAGE Part No. Description 79100400 Mulching Kit 48-inch Decks WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire 79206400 Mulching Kit 52-inch Decks Safety section before proceeding. 79206500 Mulching Kit 60-inch Decks SHORT TERM 79206700 Striper Kit NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water 79100700 Discharge Cover Kit 48-inch or store unit outdoors.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991082 991083 Model HD 48 HD 52 Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FR730 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement – in (cc) Governed RPM (May be 3,600 ± 75 different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph 8.0 (12.9) (km/h) Reverse Maximum –...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991084 991090 991091 Model HD 60 HD 44 HD 60 Kohler Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FR730 FR691 Courage Pro 44.3 (726) 44.2 (725) Engine Displacement (cc) – Governed RPM (May be 3 600 ± 75 different from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum –...
Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered “Consumer Use”;...
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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.
Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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(4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
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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.