Gravely 915170 ZT 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely 915170 ZT 42 CARB Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely zt series lawn mower owner/operator manual

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ZT
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
915146 – ZT 34
(SN 030000 +)
915148 – ZT 42
(SN 030000 +)
915150 – ZT 50
(SN 030000 +)
915168 – ZT 34 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
915170 – ZT 42 CARB
(SN 030000 +)
04699200A
Printed in USA
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  • Page 1 ™ Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915146 – ZT 34 (SN 030000 +) 915148 – ZT 42 (SN 030000 +) 915150 – ZT 50 (SN 030000 +) 915168 – ZT 34 CARB (SN 030000 +) 915170 – ZT 42 CARB (SN 030000 +) The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    También puede imprimir manuales en idiomas diferentes del inglés descargándolos gratuitamente de nuestra página Web: http://www.gravely.com THE MANUAL Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. The contents will provide you with an understanding of...
  • Page 3: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit The Gravely dealer must register the product unless all controls function as described at the time of purchase. Registering the in this manual. product will help the company process 4.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and on used to alert against unsafe decals could result in serious practices.
  • Page 5 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage.
  • Page 6 Keep children and others Keep all guards and away from unit while unit is shields in place. in operation. 3.2 Discharge Hazard Keep feet and hands away Discharge Hazard - from all rotating or moving NEVER direct discharge parts. toward people, pets or property.
  • Page 7 Read owners manual before servicing or making Proceed off slope slowly. adjustments to unit. Do not try to turn or speed Set parking brake. Remove key and 4. DANGER! disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to unit. To avoid dismemberment hazard do not put hands 3.5 Bystander Hazard near moving belts.
  • Page 8: Emission Control System

    Only the user can prevent and is responsible 6. DANGER! for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. Read, understand, and follow all safety DO NOT touch parts which practices in Owner/Operator Manual before are hot from operation. assembling, using or working on this mower.
  • Page 9 Protect eyes, face and head from objects that ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate and panels in good repair, in place and hearing protection. Always wear safety securely fastened. goggles or safety glasses with side shields Do not operate without either entire grass when operating mower.
  • Page 10 Do not use hitch with bagger attached. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until Do not use on steep hills or slopes. fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- Do not park on hills when trailer is attached.
  • Page 11: Assembly

    Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an Never store the machine or fuel container object or if there is an unusual vibration. inside a building where there is an open Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never flame, such as a water heater. make adjustments or repairs with the engine Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to running.
  • Page 12: Check Tire Pressure

    Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. • Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 915148, 150, 170 915146, 168 Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 11. Throttle/Choke Lever 2. PTO Switch 12. Seat Adjustment Lever (915148, 150, 170) 3. Seat 13. Height of Cut Selector Lever 4. Fuel Level 14. Washout Port (915148, 150, 170) 5.
  • Page 14: Operation

    See Figure 4 for all controls and features properly. 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 Neutral Position...
  • Page 15: Steering Levers

    Throttle/Choke Lever (915146, 168) Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine. Push throttle lever past detent for choke to start a cold engine. Pull throttle lever back past detent to close choke for a warm engine. Fast (2) – Increases engine speed.
  • Page 16 Figure 6 1. Deck Port Seat Adjustment 2. Hose Coupling 3. Lock Collar (915146, 168) 4. Mower Deck 1. Tip the seat forward. See “TIPPING 5. Standard Garden Hose SEAT FORWARD” on page 22. Figure 7 2. Loosen mounting hardware and slide seat forward or backward to desired 1.
  • Page 17: Fuel Level

    NOTE: If water leaks excessively from hose IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This coupling onto top of deck, coupling may not equipment and/or its engine may include be fully seated onto washout port. Turn off evaporative emissions control system water supply and repeat steps 4 through 6. components, required to meet EPA and/or Use firm pressure while installing coupling CARB regulations, that will only function...
  • Page 18: Stopping The Engine

    Fuel Stabilizer 5. Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, IMPORTANT: Allow the engine to warm up resulting in gum deposits in the system. several seconds to several minutes These deposits can damage the carburetor depending on ambient temperature.
  • Page 19: Moving Unit Manually

    MOVING UNIT MANUALLY (Figure 8) WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Pull the bypass lever out and lock it in place, and then release the parking brake to push the unit by hand. Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally.
  • Page 20: Maintenance Schedule

    Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. See Parking “MOVING UNIT MANUALLY” on page 19. Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake contact your Gravely dealer. Clean Clean engine, battery, seat, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use Unit solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 21 Interval Task Action Each Use Follow Perform scheduled engine maintenance. Engine Refer to Engine Manual for detailed Manual instructions. Mainten- NOTE: To drain the oil, remove oil drain ance cap and attach the oil drain hose, Schedule supplied in the lit pack, to the drain plug. Rotate the drain to the left to allow oil to drain.
  • Page 22: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND WARNING: AVOID INJURY. INSTALLATION Read and understand the entire Remove Safety section before proceeding. (Figure 10) 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive TIPPING SEAT FORWARD pulley. See “REPLACING PTO BELT” on (Figure 9) page 29.
  • Page 23 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Blades PITCH OF MOWER DECK (Figure 12) NOTE: Adjust on a level surface, with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. See • Should be 0" (0 cm) to 1/4" (0.635 cm) “SPECIFICATIONS”...
  • Page 24: Replacing Mower Blade

    Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust REPLACING MOWER BLADE Mower Blade Height And Pitch Remove (Figure 14) (Figure 15) NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust the height and pitch of the mower blades. CAUTION: Mower blades are 1. Adjust the trunnions first and re-take the sharp and can cut you.
  • Page 25: Servicing The Battery

    1. Remove mower blade from unit. See “REPLACING MOWER BLADE” on NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a page 24. maintenance-free battery that requires no Gravely recommends having mower blades regular maintenance except cleaning the sharpened by a professional. Contact your terminals. Gravely dealer.
  • Page 26 U1 Battery Installation 4. Remove nut and bolt securing battery hold down bracket. Save for (Figures 18 and 19) reinstallation. 1. Remove factory battery. See “Remove NOTE: The bolt securing the battery is Factory-Installed Battery” on page 25. mounted through the underside of the frame. NOTE: Be sure to cut cable tie connecting Place hand beneath frame to catch loose positive battery cable to battery hold down...
  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    (+) cable. Jump-Starting 3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–) terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a Gravely does not recommend jump-starting wire brush and rinse with a weak baking your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine soda solution. and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Steering Levers

    ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Rotate this end away from the operator (Figure 21) position to move the steering levers in. Adjustment 3 Adjustment 1 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. Figure 22 3. Adjust Steering Lever Forward or Backward 1.
  • Page 29: Replacing Pto Belt

    915146, 168 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt 2. Lower Control Arm Figure 23 1. Deck Spindle 2. Engine Drive Pulley REPLACING PTO BELT 3. Deck Idler Remove 4. PTO Belt (Figure 24) Figure 24 1. Lower mower deck to the ground. 2.
  • Page 30: Storage

    Install (Figure 24) NOTE: Do not install PTO belt on left mower deck pulley in step 1. 1. Install PTO belt on engine drive pulley and mower deck. 2. Rotate idler arm clockwise until PTO belt can be routed around left mower deck pulley.
  • Page 31 IMPORTANT: NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with potential sources of ignition. Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Drain fuel from fuel tank. 2. Allow the engine to run until it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage.
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark loose or spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed plug(s) faulty. instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Gravely dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Gravely dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke.
  • Page 33: Service Parts

    (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 24). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely See your authorized Gravely dealer to add parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit.
  • Page 34: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915146 915148 915150 Model ZT 34 ZT 42 ZT 50 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kawasaki 30.51 (500) 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 + 0 from maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max.
  • Page 35 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915168 915170 Model ZT 34 CARB ZT 42 CARB Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Kawasaki 30.51 (500) 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different from 3600 + 0 maximum RPM) 3600 – 100 Drive Forward Max.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner's manual. • Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service representative of the need for warranty service. EN - 36...
  • Page 37 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 war- ranty.
  • Page 38 Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com www.ariens.com.au...

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