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- Page 1 Professional G Series Owner/Operator Manual SERIES SERIES SERIES M O D E L S 070 - Professional G 071 - Professional G 072 - Professional G 08468700C Rev. 2/99 Supercedes 08468700,A,B Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Safety Alert Symbol And Notations
A Message to Gravely Customers . . . Welcome to the world of Gravely equipment. We are pleased that you have purchased the best tractor available. The care you give your Gravely tractor will determine the satisfaction and service life you will obtain from it. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Use these numbers whenever parts or service is required. Model Number Serial Number ©Ariens Company - All Rights Reserved Model 987070 16 HP Briggs & Stratton, Hydraulic Lift Model 987071 13.5 HP Robin, Manual Lift Model 987072 20.5 HP Robin, Hydraulic Lift... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safe Operation Practices For Ride-On Mowers Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Your complete and unimpaired attention is required at all times. Purchaser must give these instructions to the people operating and maintaining this tractor. General Operation Read, understand, and follow all instructions in this owners manual, the engine manual, the attachment... - Page 5 Safety Precautions (Continued) Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Keep children out of the area of operation and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
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Page 6: Safety Decals
ALTERNATOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND D O N O T R E V E R S E B AT T E RY C O N N E C T I O N S . D I S C O N N E C T R E G U L ATO R W H E N W E L D I N G O N E Q U I P M E N T O R Q U I C K C H A R G I N G B AT T E RY. -
Page 7: Controls And Features
Controls and Features Ammeter Throttle Control Choke Control Direction Control Pedal Gear Selector Range Selector PTO Control Warning Light (Oil Pressure) Figure 1: Control and Feature Locations Hourmeter (side of panel) Attachment Lift Switch Ignition Switch Brake Pedal Brake Lock Lever Release Button Manual Lift Lever Lift Range Control... -
Page 8: Operation
NOTE: Read the tractor and attachment(s) manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the tractor only from the operator’s position on the seat. Service the tractor and attachment before operating. Direction Control Pedal FORWARD The direction control pedal controls the movement of the tractor. Push the pedal forward and lock over center to go forward. -
Page 9: Before Starting The Engine
NOTE: The light is activated when there is a loss of oil pressure. If the light comes on while operating the tractor, stop the tractor and engine as quickly as possible and check the engine oil level. To check to see if the light is operating correctly, turn the ignition switch to the “ON”... - Page 10 To stop the engine: • Move the throttle lever to “SLOW” and idle with the PTO control disengaged for approximately 15 seconds. • Turn the ignition switch of “OFF”. • Remove the key before leaving the tractor. Operating the Transmission Use slow engine and transmission speeds until you know how to operate the tractor safely.
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Page 11: Lubrication And Maintenance
Lubrication and Maintenance Filling The Fuel Tank WARNING: 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. - Page 12 Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) 1. Grease Fitting on the Front Axle Figure 3: Steering Axle Pivot Checking the Engine Oil Check the engine oil level daily. Never operate the engine with the oil level below the low mark on the dipstick.
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Page 13: Checking The Fasteners
Lubrication and Maintenance (Continued) Checking the Fasteners Every 25 hours, or any time looseness of parts, rattles, or excess noise and vibration are noted, check all fasteners. Look for loose or missing fasteners. Make sure all bolts, screws, nuts, pins, snap rings, and cotter pins are in the correct position and replace any that are missing. -
Page 14: Adjustments
Adjusting the Brakes Brake service is required if the brake does not stop and hold the tractor effectively. The brake should be effective enough to cause the rear wheels to slide if applied suddenly on a concrete or asphalt surface. CAUTION: Replace the brake band when the lining is as thin as the ignition key. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Steering System
• Turn the control rod to change the free travel. Each turn will change it by about .25 inch. Turn clockwise to increase and counterclockwise to decrease the free travel. • Reconnect the control rod to the transmission lever. Check for correct free travel. Repeat above three steps if necessary. -
Page 16: Adjusting The Range Selector
Adjusting the Range Selector • Move the Hi-Lo shift lever as far as it will go in both directions. Measure the distance between the lever and the end of the slot. This distance should not be less than 5/16”. • Adjust the clevis so that the clearance between the Hi-Lo shift lever and the control cover plate slot is equal for both positions of the lever. -
Page 17: Storage
Professional G Series Service Manual Tractor Model Number Tractor Serial Number Mail Request to: Ariens Service Storage Taking the Unit Out of Storage • Refer to the engine manual and prepare the engine for service. • Charge the battery. -
Page 18: Trouble Shooting
1. No sound or motion when the ignition switch is turned to the “Start” position. PTO control in the “On” position. Direction control pedal in the forward or reverse position. Blown fuse. Discharged battery. Starting solenoid damaged. Loose battery cable(s). Damaged time delay module. -
Page 19: Specifications
Model No. 987071 Description Name 13.5 HP Robin Manual Lift Length 82” (208.3 cm) Width 41.5” (105.4 cm) Height 51” (129.5 cm) Weight 858 lbs. Wheelbase Battery 12 Volt BCI Group 22F, 42 AMP Hr Brakes External Band Brake on transmission, individual rear wheel brakes optional Steering... - Page 20 Specifications (Continued) Ground Speeds (at 3600 rpm Engine Speed): FORWARD Gear "LO" Range .5 mph (.8 km/hr) .8 mph (1.2 km/hr) 1.1 mph (1.8 km/hr) 1.7 mph (2.7 km/hr) TRACTOR GROUND SPEEDS "HI" Range 2.5 mph (4.0 km/hr) 3.8 mph (6.1 km/hr) 5.7 mph (9.2 km/hr) 8.5 mph (13.7 km/hr) R EVERSE...
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Page 21: Attachments
See your authorized Ariens dealer to add these additional attachments 88500400 - 40” Mower Deck 78700300 - Front Adaptor Kit Required 83300600 - 48” Sno Blower 88701500 - Roll Over Protection 88501000 - Rotary Plow 78700300 - Front Adaptor Kit Required Attachments to your Tractor. -
Page 22: Accessories
Accessories Enhance you Series G Tractor with these Gravely Accessories Mowing Accessories 78500800 40” Mower Drive 78700200 Front Drive Kit 78700300 Front Adapter Kit 78501300 Front Anti-Scalp Roller 78501400 Rear Anti-Scalp Roller 78700400 Drive Kit For Kohler Engines 78700500 Boot Kit For 40” Mower 78700600 Boot Kit For 50”... -
Page 23: Model
Accessories Adjustments Adjusting the Brakes Adjusting the Forward and Reverse Clutches Adjusting the PTO Clutch Adjusting the Range Selector Adjusting the Seat Adjusting the Steering System Servicing the Hydraulic Left Servicing the Spark Plugs Attachments Controls and Features Lubrication and Maintenance Battery Service Changing the Air Cleaner Element Changing the Engine Oil... - Page 24 655 West Ryan Street • P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157 • 920-756-2141 • Fax: 920-756-4421 Ask Your Dealer For Information On These Other Fine GRAVELY Products • Professional Two-Wheel Tractors • Professional Riding Tractors • Pro Commercial Walk-Behind Mowers •...