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- Page 1 Professional 2-Wheel Tractor Owner/Operator Manual Models 985114 - 16 HP 985115 - 8.5 HP 985117 - 13.5 HP 985119 - 12 HP 08499300 1/03 Printed in USA...
- Page 2 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 1 OL4030 ENGLISH 1. Operator Presence Control 2. Steering Brake Handlebar 3. Throttle Control 4.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Some illustrations may not be applicable to your unit. DEALER DELIVERY Dealer should: 1. Test brakes after tractor is assembled to be sure adjustment has not been disturbed in shipment. Wheel brakes are properly adjusted at factory. GB - 3 Copyright 2003 Ariens Company... -
Page 4: Safety
2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly. Unit must not start unless direction control lever is in neutral (N) and Power Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged (Off). Engine must stop if operator releases the handlebar with the direction control lever or PTO engaged (On). -
Page 5: Safety Decals And Locations
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations. THROTTLE FAST SLOW R E A D T H E O P E R AT O R ' S M A N U A L S B E F O R E O P E R AT I N G O R S E R V I C I N G T H I S E Q U I P M E N T. - Page 6 • Check interlock system per manual before use. • Understand location and function of all controls. • When parking on a slope always chock or block the wheels. 2. SAFETY FIRST • Read the operator’s manuals before operating or servicing this equipment. •...
- Page 7 DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
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Page 8: Assembly
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. - Page 9 ASSEMBLY Install Hubs and Wheels For Semi-Pneumatic Wheels: install bushings and wheel/hub assemblies onto tractor axles. For all other wheels: install hubs to axles and secure wheels to hubs with hardware provided. Install Kick Stand Slide kick stand into the righthand side of the lower bracket on the rear hitch.
- Page 10 2. Connect the forward end to the pivot plate on the unit with a .375 x .75 clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x .065 flat washers and a .09 x .75 cotter pin. Insert clevis pin with cotter pin to the outside of adjustment bracket (Figure 8).
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Page 11: Operation
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the operator’s position, behind the handlebars. Service the unit and attachment before operating. Refer to Controls and Features for the following. - Page 12 WARNING: Never move the range shift handle while on a slope or while the tractor is moving. Move the handle only when the tractor is on level ground and stopped (except for rocking to engage the clutch as described above). Throttle Lever The throttle lever is used to control the engine speed.
- Page 13 3. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position and the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL” position. 4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 5. Set the throttle to the proper position. After the engine starts, adjust the choke as needed.
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Page 14: Maintenance
TIPS FOR OPERATION Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other obstacles. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check Sasfety • Interlock • Check Engine Oil •... - Page 15 1. Oil Filler Plug 3. Dipstick Tube 2. Dipstick Figure 11 3. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure 11). 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or towel and put it back in the tube. 5.
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Page 16: Service And Adjustments
4. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated area. 5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 6. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 7. Reinstall battery on unit and connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable and secure to unit with battery hold down. - Page 17 To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 13) : 1. Loosen the two nuts on the end of the fwd-rev control extension rod. 2. Turn the adjusting nut so that the direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear. 3.
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Page 18: Slip Clutch
1. Quick Hitch Adapter 2. Quick Hitch Stud Figure 15 IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 4. Tighten all PTO brake bolts until the springs are solid. Back all bolts up 1/2 turn (Figure 17). Figure 17 NOTE: Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog. -
Page 19: Storage
IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16. 11. Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen. 12. Torque bolts to 70 lbf-in in two stages. First tighten bolts to 20 lbf-in in pattern shown (Figure 16). Then tighten to 70 lbf-in in same pattern. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Starter will not 1. Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD” operate when position. ignition key is 2. PTO engaged. turned to “S” 3. Loose battery cable(s). position. 4. Blown fuse. 5. Discharged battery. 6. Defective solenoid switch. 7. Defective starter. Solenoid 1. -
Page 21: Accessories
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Attachment 1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” will not position. operate. 2. Attachment jammed or damaged. 3. Attachment slip clutch out of adjustment or damaged. 4. Shipper shaft and clutch dog loose and out of adjustment. Attachment 1. -
Page 22: Service Parts
21540200 08861651 03498451 08899700 07226600 07226700 SPECIFICATIONS 985114 985115 425 (193) 420 (191) 4.0 x 8 (10.2 x 20.3) Stud Tread 4.0 x 8 (10.2 x 20.3) Trac Tread 18 x 8.5-8 (45.7 x 21.6-20.3) Turf Chief 18 x 8.5-8 (45.7 x 21.6-20.3) Turf Saver 16 x 5 x 3 (40.6 x 12.7x 7.2) Semi-Pneumatic Ground Grip... -
Page 23: Warranty
2-Year Limited Warranty Gravely Division of Ariens Company (Gravely) hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser that all Gravely Two-Wheel, Professional G, Pro, and ProMaster products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. - Page 24 GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...