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- Page 1 Pro-Stance ™ Operator’s Manual Manuel de I’utilisateur Models 994131 – Pro-Stance 36 (SN 010000 +) 994139 – Pro-Stance 36 CARB (SN 010000 +) ENGLISH • 05109900 9/16 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 Long-Term Storage ....35 Start-of-Season Preparation . -
Page 3: Welcome
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come. -
Page 4: Safety
Failure to follow these instructions and warnings may cause death 2. Warning or serious injury. If you have purchased this product from a Gravely dealer, the dealer can WARNING: Indicates a provide you with training. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS Familiarize yourself and any other operators SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Safety Decals
4. Notice Read Owner/Operator Manual. Allow operation NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures only by properly trained that are considered important but not hazard adult, never children. related. If not avoided property damage could result. 5. Important Never direct discharge toward other people. IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference Thrown objects can information worthy of special attention. - Page 6 2. Danger! 4. HOT SURFACES! Discharge Hazard – NEVER direct discharge DO NOT touch parts toward people, pets or which are hot from property. Thrown objects operation. ALWAYS allow can cause injury or parts to cool. damage. Amputation Hazard – 5.
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Page 7: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Children This cutting machine is capable of amputating Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure not alert to the presence of children. Children to observe the following safety instructions are often attracted to the machine and the could result in serious injury or death. - Page 8 Inspect unit before each use for missing or Avoid slippery surfaces. Be sure of your damaged decals and shields, correctly footing while using pedestrian controlled operating safety interlock system, and equipment, especially when backing up. deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or Walk, don’t run.
- Page 9 Slow down and use caution when making Operating Conditions turns and when changing directions on Always check overhead and side clearances slopes. Keep all movements on the slope carefully before operation. slow and gradual. Sudden changes in speed or direction could cause the machine to roll Watch for traffic when operating near or over.
- Page 10 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a Accessories truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation Always place containers on the ground away for wheel weights or counterweights from your vehicle before filling. Attachments reduce the maximum operating Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Page 11 Service Transporting Unit Park machine on level ground. Never allow Use care when loading or unloading the untrained personnel to service machine. machine into a trailer or truck. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug Use full width ramps for loading machine wire before making any repairs.
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Page 12: Setup
14. Check safety interlock system functions SETUP (see Safety Interlock System on page 14). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read WARNING: FAILURE OF and understand entire Safety INTERLOCK together with improper Section before proceeding. operation can result in severe personal injury. NOTICE: Refer to Controls And Features on page 11 during setup. -
Page 13: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Right Transaxle Bypass Lever 13. Oil Pressure Light 2. Left Transaxle Bypass Lever 14. Hour Meter 3. Operator Platform 15. Mower Deck Lift Pedal 4. Steering Levers 16. Mower Deck Lift Lever 5. Battery 17. -
Page 14: Operation
Oil Pressure Light (Item 13) OPERATION Indicates when engine oil pressure is low. NOTE: It does not indicate WARNING: AVOID INJURY. engine oil level. Read and understand entire See Troubleshooting on Safety section before proceeding. page 36 or refer to engine manual for details. -
Page 15: Mower Lift And Height-Of-Cut (Hoc)
IMPORTANT: Turn ignition key to the off NOTICE: When the transport lock knob is in position when unit is not in use. Some meters the lock position (in) the deck will may count hours when the key is in the on automatically lock at transport height when position, even if the engine is off. -
Page 16: System
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If unit does not function as described, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. NOTICE: When parking brake is engaged, steering levers are locked in neutral. Test Steering... -
Page 17: Filling Fuel Tank
Steering Levers (Item 4) Power Take Off (PTO) Switch (Item 20) 1. ON (Pull PTO switch) Mower blades engage. 2. OFF (Push PTO switch) Mower blades disengage. NOTICE: The engine will not start unless the steering levers (Item 4) are in the neutral position, the PTO switch is in the Off position and parking brake is set. -
Page 18: Starting And Shut Off
1. Check Safety Interlock System STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY If this system does not function as described do not operate until repairs are made (See WARNING: Operating unit on Safety Interlock System on page 14). slopes may lead to loss of steering control. -
Page 19: To Push The Unit
5. Turn ignition key to off position and 2. Engage parking brake. remove key. 3. Clean any accumulated debris from platform. CAUTION: Do not engage parking 4. Rotate platform up until platform latch brake while unit is moving. Internal fully engages lock bolt on platform. brake damage will result. -
Page 20: For Best Performance
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 21. Each... - Page 21 Period Service Task Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, operator’s platform, mower deck, etc. of dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTICE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. Each IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the unit is warm from operation.
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Page 22: Service & Adjustments
Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Engine service 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 23: Hydraulic Fluid
(Figure 13) NOTICE: Change hydraulic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then every 400 hours. Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or 1. Engine Oil Fill/Dipstick equivalent. 2. Engine Oil Drain Pipe 1. Lift and properly support rear of unit and 3. -
Page 24: Carbon Canister Filter
(Item 4) forward and reverse five or six times. 9. Fill with 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent 4. Stop engine and put transaxle bypass until oil appears at the bottom of the levers in drive position. -
Page 25: Mower Blades
MOWER BLADES Sharpen the Mower Blades Remove CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit. An CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Use unbalanced mower blade will sturdy gloves or padding to cause excessive vibration and protect hands when working with eventual damage to unit. Check mower blades. -
Page 26: Electrical Service
ELECTRICAL SERVICE IMPORTANT: When sharpening blades, be sure to grind the same amount on each side. Fuse/Relay Panel Unbalanced blades cause excessive The fuse/relay panel is located behind the vibration and could cause the spindles to rear access panel below the control panel. wear prematurely. -
Page 27: Battery
BATTERY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Cleaning battery and terminals are the only regular maintenance required. -
Page 28: Transaxle Neutral Adjustment
5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on 10. Shut off engine. page 25. 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
8. If necessary, slightly adjust the control 6. If necessary, adjust steering levers to rods so the steering levers are aligned ensure full alignment with each other. with each other 9. Tighten the jam nuts. NOTICE: Adjust steering lever interlock if the steering levers are shifted during application of the brake. -
Page 30: Belts
Adjust Parking Brake (Figure 24) CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. 1. Disengage parking brake. Keep body parts well away from 2. Loosen jam nut on parking brake cable idlers when performing this adjuster and pull down on adjuster barrel operation. - Page 31 IMPORTANT: Ensure that correct sheave is used based on deck height setup: • Low (38 – 102 mm or 1.5 – 4") position: Use top sheave. • High (64 – 127 mm or 2.5 – 5") position: Use middle sheave. 1.
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Page 32: Mower Deck
3. Verify that there are no twists in belts and that they are routed correctly. 1. Tension Bracket 2. Transmission Belt Figure 28 MOWER DECK Removing Mower Deck (Figure 29 and Figure 30) 1. Remove PTO belt from clutch (see PTO 1. - Page 33 Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 95.3 mm (3.75")/70 mm (2.75") 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 34 Blade Side-to-Side Level Left Right Blade Front-to-Back Pitch 1. Height Adjuster Front 2. Deck Lift Bracket Figure 32 Adjust Deck Height (Figure 33) The mower deck has two height options to extend the height-of-cut range. • Low position: 38 – 102 mm (1.5 – 4") Rear •...
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Page 35: Hoc Indicator Adjustments
1. High Deck Position 2. Low Deck Position Figure 34 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 below). 2. -
Page 36: Clutch Adjustment
4. Rotate HOC wheel so the lowest cutting • Minimum: A 0.4 mm (.016") feeler position is indicated (reset dial position if gauge should slide between armature necessary): and rotor with slight contact. • Maximum: A 0.5 mm (.020") feeler 64 mm 38 mm gauge should slide between armature... -
Page 37: Storage
3. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or damage. Repair as needed. 4. Prepare fuel system for storage. NOTICE: Gravely recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left in the fuel system without a stabilizer, even... -
Page 38: Troubleshooting
(see Clean Battery on page 25). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 25). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine does not 6. Blown fuse. 6. Check main fuse and replace crank. if necessary. -
Page 39: Accessories
4. See your Gravely dealer. 4. Faulty hydraulic drive system. ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Always use genuine Gravely parts to keep these optional accessories to your unit. your unit running like new. Part No. -
Page 40: Specifications
Refer to engine manual. Tank Capacity – L (gal.) 22.7 (6) 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 – cm (in.) With Operator Platform Raised 153 (60.3) With Operator Platform Lowered 183.5 (72.25) -
Page 41: Warranty
Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 9/1/2016 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 42 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 43 • 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.
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