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Rapid M
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Model
985403
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
08615600A 4/09
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Rapid M Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Model 985403 ENGLISH 08615600A 4/09 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ......4 Troubleshooting....18 Assembly .
  • Page 3 Customer Note: If dealer does not register your product, please fill out, sign and return the product registration card to Gravely or go to www.gravely.com on the internet. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only Gravely replacement parts.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This machine is HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not capable of amputating hands and avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or feet and throwing objects. Failure moderate injury. It may also be used to observe the safety instructions to alert against unsafe practices. in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or NOTATIONS...

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    • Look down and behind before while backing. • Never carry children. • Go across slopes, not up and down. • Avoid sudden turns. • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, Read the operator's manual. Ware hearing and eye protection while operating. Keep children and others away from unit while operating.
  • Page 6 Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. cause an accident. Operate unit only when Always provide good ventilation. there is good visibility and light. When operating with attachments, thrown Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and objects can cause injury and property other training material.
  • Page 7 DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the necessary. ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS fuel tank or container opening at all times until look down and behind, before and while fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- backing.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Use extra care with grass catchers and other attachments. These can change the stability NOTE: Gravely does not recommend or approve of the use of a sulky or other of the unit. Use only approved hitch points. stand-on or sit-on device for transporting the operator on this unit.
  • Page 9 Check Tire Pressure Check the tire pressure and, if necessary, inflate tires to the pressure listed on the tire sidewall. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. PTO Switch 2. Forward / Reverse Control 3. Throttle Control Lever 4. Differential Lock 5. Operator Presence Lever 6. Parking Brake / Clutch Lever 7. Fuel Shut-Off Valve 8. Recoil Starter Handle 9. Choke Control 10.

  • Page 11: Operation

    This safety feature ensures that the operator the unit does not perform as stated, contact presence lever must be depressed to operate your Gravely dealer for repairs. the unit and engage the PTO when the parking brake/ clutch is disengaged.
  • Page 12 Forward / Reverse Control (Figure 5) Throttle Lever Changes the engine speed. Fast (1) – Increases engine speed. Neutral Position Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed. Forward / Power Take Off (PTO) Switch Reverse Power take-off (PTO) Control switch engages and disengages the PTO.
  • Page 13 Attachment Locking Pin Open the locking pin to install or remove attachments. Close the locking pin to secure the attachment to the unit. Locking Latch Parking Brake / Clutch Lever IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE the locking pin is Figure 6 completely seated prior to engaging the PTO. Installing Attachments Differential Lock Locks the differential so both wheels are...
  • Page 14 4. Check Tire Pressure STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY The unit can be stopped immediately at any time by releasing the operator presence lever. STARTING AND SHUT OFF IMPORTANT: Towing the unit will damage the CAUTION: Read entire hydraulic transmission. Owner/Operator Manual and Engine Manual first.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    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. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
  • Page 16 Check transmission oil level and add SAE 20W/50 oil level. as needed. Do not overfill. See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 17. 250 Hours Replace hydraulic oil Replace hydraulic oil filter. See your Gravely Dealer. filter. GB - 16...

  • Page 17: Storage

    HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM Checking Hydraulic Oil Level 1. Start the unit and run it to operating WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID temperature (about 10 minutes). can result in severe burns. Fluid in 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or 3.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    (see Hydraulic Bypass Valve on page 13). 3. Hydraulic oil level low. 3. Fill hydraulic system. See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 17. 4. See your Gravely dealer. 4. Faulty hydraulic drive system. SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Part No. Qty Description Part No.

  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 985403 Model Rapid M Engine Engine Briggs & Stratton Vanguard Engine Model Number 245437 Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum 13 (9.5) Max RPM 3600 Cooling Capacity Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 4 (6.5) Reverse Maximum –...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
  • Page 21 Eye-Q™ and Scan-Mate™ units are covered by their own warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty. • The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless...
  • Page 22 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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