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Pro-Stance
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
994126 – Pro-Stance 48
(SN 040000 +)
994128 – Pro-Stance 52
(SN 040000 +)
994130 – Pro-Stance 52 EFI
(SN 040000 +)
994127 – Pro-Stance 48 CARB
(SN 040000 +)
994129 – Pro-Stance 52 CARB
(SN 040000 +)
994121 – Pro-Stance 52
(SN 040000 +)
994123 – Pro-Stance 60
(SN 040000 +)
994124 – Pro-Stance 60 EFI
(SN 040000 +)
994125 – Pro-Stance 60 CARB
(SN 040000 +)
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04780000A
10/14
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 (SN 040000 +) 994128 – Pro-Stance 52 (SN 040000 +) 994130 – Pro-Stance 52 EFI (SN 040000 +) 994127 – Pro-Stance 48 CARB (SN 040000 +) 994129 – Pro-Stance 52 CARB (SN 040000 +) 994121 – Pro-Stance 52 (SN 040000 +) 994123 –...

  • 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 safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION 3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Gravely. The Gravely dealer must register the product 4. Explain Limited Warranty Policy. at the time of purchase. Registering helps Ariens process warranty claims or contact 5.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine is CAUTION: POTENTIALLY capable of amputating hands and HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not feet and throwing objects. Failure avoided, MAY RESULT in minor to observe the safety instructions or moderate injury. It may also be in the manuals and on decals could used to alert against unsafe result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 5 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – NEVER direct discharge toward WARNING! people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Read Owner/Operator Dismemberment Hazard – Manual. Allow operation NEVER stick hands or feet under deck or shielded only by properly trained areas.
  • Page 6 Improper use of power equipment can cause 4. CAUTION! serious permanent injury or death to the operator or a bystander. Understand: CAUTION! • How to operate all controls • The functions of all controls • How to STOP in an Emergency •...
  • Page 7 Never carry children, even with the blade(s) Check that operator’s presence controls, shut off. They may fall off and be seriously safety switches and shields are attached injured or interfere with safe machine and functioning properly. Do not operate operation. Children who have been given unless they are functioning properly.
  • Page 8 Always keep hands and feet away from all Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut pinch points. off engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, Avoid slippery surfaces. Be sure of your removing the grass catcher, or unclogging footing while using pedestrian controlled the discharge guard.
  • Page 9 Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other Fuel hidden objects. Uneven terrain could To avoid personal injury or property damage, overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide use extreme care in handling gasoline. obstacles. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Do not mow on moist or wet grass.
  • Page 10 DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or Explosive Gases from battery can cause its engine may include evaporative death or serious injury. Poisonous battery emissions control system components, fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact required to meet EPA and/or CARB with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe regulations, that will only function properly chemical burns.
  • Page 11 Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running. Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical lock is used. Allow engine to cool before servicing. Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    SETUP IMPORTANT: See engine manual for fuel WARNING: type. AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section 13. Inspect all hardware and tighten if loose. before proceeding 14. Check safety interlock system functions (see Safety Interlock System on NOTICE: Refer to Controls and Features on page 14).

  • Page 13: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 1. Fuel Tank 14. Parking Brake Lever 2. Fuel Cap 15. Right Transaxle Bypass Lever 3. Steering Levers 16. Left Transaxle Bypass Lever 4. Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs 17. Oil Pressure Light 5. Ignition Switch 18. Height-of-Cut (HOC) Index Wheel 6.

  • Page 14: Operation

    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. NOTICE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral.
  • Page 15 NOTICE: Aggressive turning can scuff or Throttle Lever damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels The throttle lever changes the rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT engine speed. Move the throttle make turns with inside wheel completely lever to fast (1) to increase stopped.

  • Page 16: Hour Meter

    To disable this feature: Parking Brake Lever 1. Move transport lock knob up to the Off Engage parking brake; steering levers must position. lock in neutral. Disengage parking brake; engine must not Transport Transport start. Lock On Lock Off Release control lever; engine must turn off. 1.

  • Page 17: Filling Fuel Tank

    The hour meter has three functions: IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include 1. Timer (TMR1) evaporative emissions control system Measures the time spent on individual jobs. components, required to meet EPA and/or Press and hold the toggle button to reset the CARB regulations, that will only function timer to zero.
  • Page 18 PRE-START 7. As soon as the engine starts, release the key. 8. Move the choke control to the off position CAUTION: Make sure all hardware from the Choke position. Wait until the is tight, all safety devices are in engine is running smoothly before place and all adjustments are operation.
  • Page 19 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY 4. Lower the attachment. 5. Turn the ignition key to the off position and remove the key. WARNING: Operating unit on slopes may lead to loss of steering TO PUSH THE UNIT control. When operating on slopes be prepared to react to an Place the transaxles in bypass mode to move emergency situation.
  • Page 20 To rotate platform down: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 1. Stop unit, disengage PTO and wait for all • Cut grass when it is dry. moving parts to stop. • Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Engage parking brake. • Keep mower deck properly leveled. 3.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    See Parking Brake Interlock System on page 14. Interlock System Check Hydraulic Fluid Check hydraulic oil level mark on expansion tank. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent as needed. Do not overfill. See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 24. Check Tires See Specifications on page 40 for correct tire pressure.
  • Page 22 Period Service Task Check Air FIlter Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual for maintenance schedule. Every 50 Lubricate Unit Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube Hours fittings. Check Parking Brake Adjust if necessary. See Parking Brake Adjustment on page 29.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
  • Page 24 75 hours of operation and then Be sure to stop the engine before every 400 hours. Use 15W-50 synthetic doing any work on hydraulic parts. motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or Keep body and hands away from equivalent. pin holes or nozzles which expel 1.

  • Page 25: Mower Blades

    8. Repeat steps 1 – 7 for the other CARBON CANISTER FILTER transaxle. See Add Hydraulic Fluid on Models 994125, 127, 129 page 24. See Figure 13. 1. Check the carbon canister filter for debris accumulation every time the unit is filled with fuel.
  • Page 26 DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. Sharpen to this pattern. 1. Blade Bolt 2. Bevel Washer 3. Blade 4. Spindle Assembly Figure 14 DISCARD if more than 1/2” (1.27 cm). Sharpen the Mower Blades 1. Cutting Edge See Figure 15. 2.

  • Page 27: Fuse Block

    4. Make sure the wings are facing up and 3. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, Install mower blade(s) on unit. then positive). See Figure 18. 5. Torque bolts to 115 – 160 lbf-ft 4. Remove hold-down bracket and remove (156 – 217 N•m). battery.
  • Page 28 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on 10. Shut off engine. page 27. 11. Replace drive wheels. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting Axle Direction your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Unit To Track Straight

    5. Loosen the jam nut at the top and bottom of the tie rod and then turn the tie rod until the steering levers align. Adjust both left and right sides as needed. 6. Once levers are aligned, tighten jam nuts and eccentric spacer nut.
  • Page 30 Adjust Parking Brake PTO Belt Access See Figure 22. 1. Properly stop, park, and turn off unit (see Operation on page 14). 1. Disengage parking brake. 2. Wait for unit to cool before accessing 2. Loosen jam nut on parking brake cable belts.
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idlers when performing this operation. 3. Slowly release the tension on the hydro pump belt idler until all the tension is removed from the spring. 4. Remove the clutch anchor and mounting hardware.
  • Page 32 MOWER DECKS Deck Lift Assist Adjustment See Figure 27. Anti-scalp Roller Adjustment The deck lift assist springs are adjusted to See Figure 26. reduce lift effort or to increase deck stability. The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for To adjust the force required to lift the deck: typical mowing height, but can be adjusted for 1.
  • Page 33 HOC INDICATOR ADJUSTMENTS For accurate cutting the height shown on the HOC indicator dial must match the cutting height. Adjust Index Wheel 1. Release tension on HOC belt (see Adjust HOC Belt Tension on page 33). 2. Move transport lock knob into off (up) position.
  • Page 34 Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 3 1/4” (8.3 cm) cutting height. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. NOTICE: Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck, not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face.

  • Page 35: Clutch Adjustment

    Blade Side-to-Side Level Left Right Blade Front-to-Back Pitch Front 1. Adjustment Bolt 2. Deck Lift Trunnion 3. Height Adjuster 4. Mounting Hardware Rear 5. Jam Nut Figure 32 Figure 31 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Adjust Blade Height If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly See Figure 32.

  • Page 36: Storage

    5. Start unit, engage and disengage PTO. IMPORTANT: NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside of a building with 6. Shut off unit. potential sources of ignition. 7. Recheck air gap and adjust if needed. Add Fuel Stabilizer 1.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Clean and tighten battery cables. See Clean Battery on page 27. Discharged battery. Charge battery. See Charging the Battery on page 27. Faulty starter. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine does not Blown fuse. Check main fuse and replace if crank. necessary.
  • Page 38 Clean and tighten battery cables. See Clean Battery on page 27. Discharged battery. Charge battery. See Charging the Battery on page 27. Faulty starter. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine does not Blown fuse. Check main fuse and replace if crank. necessary.

  • Page 39: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Gravely these optional accessories to your unit. parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description Part No. Qty Description 79104500 Mulching Kit – 48"...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Refer to engine manual Tank Capacity – gal. (L) 9 (34.1) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 61 (155) Width – in. (cm) With Discharge Chute: 62.3 (158.2)
  • Page 41 Tank Capacity – gal. (L) 9 (34.1) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 62 (157.5) 61 (155) 62 (157.5) Width – in. (cm) With Discharge Chute: 75.3 (191.3)

  • Page 42: Warranty

    Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2013 and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 • Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed. Different areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.
  • Page 46 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com www.ariens.com.au...

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