Maintenance; Storage; Troubleshooting; Operating Tips - Gravely ZT Xl Bagger Owners Operating Manual And Parts List

OPERATING TIPS

• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick, long, or
wet grass. Make the first cut higher than desired.
Make the second cut at desired height.
• Always use full throttle when bagging.
• Adjust ground speed as needed to allow the bagger
to pick up debris.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep your unit
operating at peak efficiency.
Interval Task
Check Ensure counterweight is
Counter- installed and securely fastened.
weight
Check Ensure bagger hose is securely
Bagger fastened to cover assembly and
Hose blower assembly.
Check Ensure mesh bags are installed,
Mesh and bagger cover is closed and
Bags securely latched.
Each
Check Ensure all hardware is tight. Pay
Use
Fasteners special attention to the guards
and safety shields.
Inspect Inspect bagger parts for holes,
Bagger abrasions, or structural damage.
Parts Replace any worn or damaged
parts with Ariens/Gravely service
parts.
Clean Unit Clear away debris under belt
cover, in blower assembly, in
tube, and in cover assembly.
10 Hours Check Check V-belt for wear; replace if
or Every V-belt worn or damaged.
Season
Action
GB – 20

STORAGE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure
water. DO NOT store unit outdoors.
Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Clear away debris under belt cover, in blower assembly,
in tube, and in cover assembly before storing.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. from unit.
Store in a clean, dry area.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect
moving parts for damage and wear.
Touch up all rusted or chipped painted surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable Cause
1. Air flow is
restricted.
Airflow
indicator
points
straight
up.
1. The mesh bags
are full.
Bagger
fails to
pickup
grass or
2. Bagger is
leaves. clogged.
Blower 1. Blower assembly
clogged.
assembly
stops or
slows.
2. Worn or
damaged V-belt.
Correction
1. The mesh bags
are full (see
Emptying Mesh
Bags on
page 19).
2. The bagger is
clogged (see
Unclogging
Bagger on
page 19).
1. Empty mesh
bags (see
Emptying Mesh
Bags on
page 19).
2. Unclog bagger
(see Unclogging
Bagger on
page 19).
2. Unclog bagger
(see Unclogging
Bagger on
page 19).
2. Replace V-belt.