Maintenance - Gravely 885015 Operator And Parts Manual

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments
which may be required to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency.
Interval
After 4 Adjust the chain.
Hours
Check fasteners.
Daily
Clean unit.
Lubricate grease zerks and
pivot.
Every
8 hours
Grease the gearbox.
Every
100
hours
Adjust chain.

MAINTENANCE

Task
See Chain Adjustment on page 18.
Inspect all nuts, bolts and other fasteners to ensure that they are tight.
Replace any missing fasteners. Inspect to ensure that all guards and
covers are in place and securely fastened.
Clear away debris from the brush.
NOTE: There are five grease zerks on the power brush. There is one on
each wheel fork, on each caster wheel axle and one on the pivot. There is
also one grease zerk on the universal joint used on the 8000 and 8000-G
Series Tractor.
NOTE: Do not add multipurpose grease to the pivot when the brush is
used on the 8000 or 8000-G Series Tractor.
After 100 operating hours, remove the gearbox cover and replace the
multipurpose grease. Use chain lubricant SAE-50 with Paratec or
equivalent to lubricate the chain.
NOTE: Do not damage the gasket on the gearbox cover. If the gasket is
damaged, replace it.
See Chain Adjustment on page 18.
Action
Grease
Zerk
16
Pivot