PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of manuals. The contents will provide you with an understanding of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process safety instructions and controls during normal operation and warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information.
5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Customer Note: Your Dealer has been provided complete set-up Advise customer on adjustments. Instruct customer on and preparation instructions which must be completed prior to controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the you taking delivery of this unit.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. OF1625 Figure 2 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly.
3. WARNING! DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or ditch, or if an edge caves in. bagger is attached.
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Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s position. Use a slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though Steering control levers must be in neutral, PTO disengaged and the brakes are functioning properly. parking brake set when starting engine. Do not bypass transmission when on a slope.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children. NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building where any ignition sources are present.
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. The steering levers control speed and direction. In addition, they NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers will stop the unit.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS Fuel Shut-Off Valve keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT Use this valve to control fuel flow from left or make turns with inside wheel completely stopped. To obtain LEFT right fuel tank.
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2. Check Air Cleaner 5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the mower. IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual with grass or other material. This may cause damage to the Maintenance Schedule.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Do not travel too fast. Mow with the engine set at full throttle. Cut grass when it is dry. When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass length per cutting. Keep mower blades sharp. Discharge clippings into areas already cut. Keep mower deck properly levelled.
Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to HYDRAULIC FLUID keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe engine manufacturer’s authorized service center.
MOWER BLADES DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern Remove CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades. 1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition key. Remove the ignition wire from the spark plugs. 2.
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Jump-Starting 8. Move steering levers from Forward to Reverse several times and return steering levers to neutral position. Check Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. wheel(s) for movement. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system 9. If wheel is still moving, repeat steps 7 and 8.
ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT 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. Increase pressure on side unit tracks to. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure (See Specifications on page 23).
2. Remove the spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer from the Adjust the Parking Brake steering lever. CAUTION: Use care when releasing spring tension. NOTE: Position the right and left handles at the same height Keep body parts well away from springs when position.
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Remove PTO Belt (992056, 314) Replacing Mower Belts (992065) NOTE: Long mower belt must be removed to remove short CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring mower belt. tension. Keep body parts well away from idlers when performing this operation. Use care when releasing idler spring CAUTION: tension.
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Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt IMPORTANT: The mower lift arms are not locked unless the cutting height adjustment pin passes all the way through both the 1. Properly stop and park unit (See Operation on page 10). deck lift cover and shaft. 2.
Leveling the Mower Deck STORAGE These adjustments should be made on a level surface with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Level the mower with the slots where 4 chains fasten to the entire Safety section before proceeding.
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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 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.