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Pro-Turn
400 Diesel
Operator's Manual
Manuel du I'utilisateur
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
992236 – Pro-Turn 460 Diesel
(SN 050,000 +)
992240 – Pro-Turn 472 Diesel
(SN 050,000 +)
04887100
9/15
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Pro-Turn ™ 400 Diesel Operator’s Manual Manuel du I’utilisateur Models 992236 – Pro-Turn 460 Diesel (SN 050,000 +) 992240 – Pro-Turn 472 Diesel (SN 050,000 +) ENGLISH • 04887100 9/15 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION If the engine manual is not available, contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement The Gravely dealer must register the product manual. at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process...
  • Page 3 5. Explain recommended lubrication and register your product, please fill out, sign and maintenance. Advise customer on return the product registration card to Gravely adjustments. Instruct customer on or go to www.gravely.com on the Internet. controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SIGNAL WORDS SAFETY The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are used on decals and in this manual. WARNING: This cutting machine Read and understand all safety messages. is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. 1.
  • Page 5 1. Safety Decal Identification Never fill tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. 08000611A 07800403 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Figure 2 2. Safety Decal Description 1.1 Amputation Hazard 1.
  • Page 6 1.2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard – Set parking brake. NEVER direct discharge toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or making Keep children and others adjustments to unit. away from unit while unit is in operation.
  • Page 7 Do not try to turn or speed DO NOT step or stand in this area. 2. DANGER! 4. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit NEVER operate unit without discharge chute without discharge chute in operating position. in operating position.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Over Filling may cause 7. WARNING! severe damage to evaporative system! SERIOUS INJURY OR • Never fill fuel tank when engine is DEATH MAY RESULT running, hot or unit is indoors. Never FROM MACHINE overfill fuel tank. ROLLOVER • Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
  • Page 9 Only allow responsible adults, who are Wear proper footwear to improve footing on familiar with the instructions, to operate this slippery surfaces machine. Always wear eye and ear protection when Only the user can prevent and is responsible operating machine. for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
  • Page 10 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts Operating Conditions or under the machine. Keep clear of the Always check overhead and side clearances discharge opening at all times. carefully before operation. DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow Watch for traffic when operating near or parts to cool.
  • Page 11 Operation on slopes may lead to loss of Remove equipment from the trailer and steering control. When operating on slopes refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, be prepared to react to an emergency then refuel such equipment with a portable situation: container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
  • Page 12 Explosive Gases from battery can cause Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or death or serious injury. Poisonous battery a hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact one blade will cause all blades to rotate. with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe Never weld or straighten mower blades.
  • Page 13: Assembly

    10. Check Engine Oil Level – Check and add ASSEMBLY oil if needed. See engine manual for specifications. 11. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level – Check and WARNING: AVOID INJURY. add oil if needed. See Check Hydraulic Read and understand entire Fluid Level on page 28.
  • Page 14 WARNING: FAILURE OF CONTROLS could result in death or serious injury. Reinstall hairpin and clevis here. Shipping position for hairpin and clevis. Figure 4 2. Secure adjustment dial to seat as shown below. Use socket wrench to hand tighten bolt until dial is difficult to rotate, then loosen bolt slightly until dial rotates freely.
  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 6 1. Fuel Tanks and Caps 15. Seat Adjustment Lever 2. Steering Levers 16. Seat Height/Pressure Adjustment Knob 3. Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs 17. Parking Brake Lever 4. Ignition Switch 18. Transaxle Bypass Valve 5. Hour Meter 19.
  • Page 16: Operation

    If down position. the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. 1. Loosen but do not remove the two anti- NOTICE: When the parking brake is rattle knobs on the front of the hinge engaged, the steering levers are locked in plate.
  • Page 17 Direction Lever Position Raised of Travel Position Left Turn Push right lever farther forward than the left lever. Stop Return both levers to neutral position. NOTICE: The steering controls are Lowered mechanically locked in neutral whenever the Position parking brake is engaged. NOTICE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns.
  • Page 18 Coolant Temperature Gauge Transaxle Bypass Valves Indicates The unit can be temperature of moved without the engine coolant. engine running by bypassing the transaxles. The Engine bypass valves (1) Overheat Light are located on the transaxles near the rear tires. See To Indicates when Push The Unit on coolant temperature...
  • Page 19 Transport Lock Lever To move the mower deck into the transport position: 1. Push mower lift pedal fully forward. The lever will HEIGHT automatically lock in the transport position. 2. Release mower lift pedal. To release the mower deck from the transport position: 1.
  • Page 20 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Seat Retainer Adjustment (Figure 10) WARNING: Make all seat Damage to the seat isolators may occur if adjustments with unit stationary, units are operated for an extended period of parking brake engaged and time with the seat retainer threaded washer engine shut off.
  • Page 21 • Hydraulic oil and filter changes (CHG H FILLING FUEL TANK OIL) • Air filter service (SVC AIRFILTER) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read The service intervals preset into the hour and understand entire Safety meter are: section before proceeding. • Hydraulic oil and filter: First 75 hours and every 400 hours thereafter To add fuel to the fuel tank: •...
  • Page 22 7. Set Cutting Height 3. Allow engine to idle before shutting off unless there is a safety problem that Make sure the deck is set to the correct requires immediate shut-down. cutting height. See Height of Cut (HOC) on 4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position. page 19.
  • Page 23 3. Engage the parking brake. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 4. Lower the attachment. • Cut grass when it is dry. 5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position • Keep mower blades sharp. and remove the key. • Keep mower deck properly leveled. •...
  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    See Parking Brake Interlock System on page 17. 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 28. Each Use...
  • Page 25 Period Service Task Check Air Filter Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual for maintenance schedule. Lubricate Unit Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Every 50 Check Fan Belt Tension Correct fan belt tension is critical to proper water Hours pump and alternator operation.
  • Page 26 Period Service Task Service Front Caster Disassemble, clean, inspect and repack front caster Assemblies spindle assemblies. Lubricate Caster Fork 1. Shut off unit, wait for all moving parts to stop, Bearings remove key and engage parking brake. 2. Remove grease cap. 3.
  • Page 27: 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.
  • Page 28: Manual

    Add Hydraulic Fluid 1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank. 2. Fill the expansion tank with 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent until oil level reaches the cold fill line on the tank. 3. Reinstall the expansion tank cap.
  • Page 29: Manual

    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 equivalent. 1. Run the unit for a few minutes to warm the hydraulic fluid, and then shut off the...
  • Page 30: Engine Manual

    8. Repeat steps 3 – 7 until the transaxles CHANGING COOLANT operate smoothly in forward and reverse at normal speeds without excessive WARNING: To avoid personal noise. injury DO NOT drain radiator or engine block when engine is hot. COOLING SYSTEM Allow to cool before servicing.
  • Page 31: Engine Manual

    7. Close engine block and radiator drain valves. IMPORTANT: If not reusing coolant be sure to dispose of properly. Fill and Purge Coolant System NOTICE: Refer to engine manual for proper type and mix ratio of coolant. 1. Ensure that engine block and radiator drain valves are closed tightly.
  • Page 32: Manual

    DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. Sharpen to this pattern. 1. Blade 2. Cup Washer 3. Blade Bolt 4. Spindle Assembly Figure 20 DISCARD if more than 1.27 cm (1/2”) Sharpen the Mower Blades 1. Cutting Edge 2. Square Corner CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen 3.
  • Page 33: Battery

    4. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 33. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. EN - 33...
  • Page 34: Manual

    ELECTRICAL SERVICE Replacing Fuses (Figure 24) IMPORTANT: AVOID DAMAGE! When replacing fuses use only replacements with the same amperage rating or you may damage the circuit. The unit is equipped with fuses to protect the multiple circuits. The fuses are located in the fuse box on the right side of the seat.
  • Page 35: Manual

    4. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle, Adjusting Transaxle Neutral and release the parking brake. NOTICE: If neutral cannot be set adjusting 5. Move the steering levers from forward to the steering linkages, the neutral mechanism reverse several times to make sure on the transaxle may need to be adjusted.
  • Page 36: Manual

    ALIGNING THE STEERING Adjust Forward Position LEVERS (Figure 28) 1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition key. Additional Steering Lever 2. Loosen pivot bolt and angle adjustment Adjustments bolt. (Figure 27) 3. Rotate the steering lever assembly to 1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition key. desired forward lever position.
  • Page 37: Travel

    1. Eccentric Spacer 1. Limiter Bolt Figure 29 2. Jam Nut 3. Steering Lever ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK 4. Stop Bracket STRAIGHT Figure 30 WARNING: Prior to adjusting the ADJUSTING THE PARKING tracking of the unit, shut OFF BRAKE engine, engage parking brake, The parking brake should not need and remove the ignition key.
  • Page 38: Manual

    NOTICE: Set both bypass valves to the drive position when finished adjusting the brake. Figure 32 3.2 – 6.4 mm (1/8 – 1/4”) Replacing Mower Belts (Figure 33) NOTICE: Long PTO mower belt must be removed to remove short mower belt. 3.8 cm 1.
  • Page 39: Manual

    8. Replace belt covers and return foot board Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt to closed position. 1. Properly stop and park unit (See Starting and Shut Off on page 22). 2. Remove the PTO belt from the mower clutch sheave (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 38).
  • Page 40: Manual

    MOWER DECKS Anti-scalp Roller Adjustment The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical mowing height, but can be adjusted for high or low cutting conditions (Figure 36). Anti-Scalp rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting height. For a very high cutting height, set the anti- scalp rollers in the lowest position on the bracket.
  • Page 41: Mower Lift Pedal

    1. Deck Lift Pedal 2. Hex Bolt Figure 37 Lift Assist Adjustment (Figure 38) The deck lift assist springs are adjusted to reduce lift effort or to increase deck stability. To adjust the force required to lift the deck: 1. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the lift assist 1.
  • Page 42: Mower Deck

    5. Remove the rear mower mounting pins Leveling the Mower Deck (4) connecting the mower mounting arms These adjustments should be made on a (3) to the deck. level surface with the tires inflated to the 6. Slide mower deck out from under unit. correct air pressure.
  • Page 43: Manual

    CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Blade Side-to-Side Level (Figure 42) If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to make abnormal noise, check the air gap adjustment at the three inspection slots. To check: 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool.
  • Page 44: Storage

    STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM NEVER spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.
  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    33). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 33). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel does not start.
  • Page 46: 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 Qty Description Number 79102100 Gravely Hub Cap 21536900 Air Filter –...
  • Page 47: Specifications

    Diesel Fuel No. 2-D Tank Capacity – L (gal.) 49 (13) 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.) 224.8 (88.5) 226.8 (89.3) Width –...
  • Page 48: Warranty

    Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 9/1/2015 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 49 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 50 • 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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