ENGINE MANUAL http://www.gravely.com The engine on this unit is covered by a separate manual specific to the engine. This MANUALES EN IDIOMAS manual is included in the literature package DIFERENTES DEL INGLES that shipped with the unit.
PTO is engaged (On). See Safety Interlock System on PRODUCT REGISTRATION page 17. The Gravely dealer must register the product 3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration at the time of purchase. Registering the Card and return the card to Gravely.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser (loaned, rented or sold), ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation.
SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: This cutting machine The safety alert symbols above and signal is capable of amputating hands words below are used on decals and in this and feet and throwing objects. manual. Failure to observe the safety Read and understand all safety messages. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury 1.
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1. Safety Decal Identification 07800403 07800401 Figure 1 2. Safety Decal Description Keep hands away from all 1. DANGER! rotating or moving parts. DANGER! Keep all guards and shields in place. Read and understand the operator’s manual before 1.2 Discharge Hazard operating unit.
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1.3 Tipping Hazard Do not carry passengers. Avoid tipping hazard. Look behind when operating the unit in reverse. DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°. 1.6 Loss of Traction Hazard If loss of traction is DO NOT operate on slopes experienced do the over 15°.
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3. DANGER! 5. 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 – 6.
Improper use of power equipment can cause serous permanent injury or death to the operator or a bystander. 8. WARNING! Understand: SERIOUS INJURY OR • How to operate all controls DEATH MAY RESULT • The functions of all controls FROM MACHINE •...
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Never carry children, even with the blade(s) Never tamper with safety devices. Check shut off. They may fall off and be seriously their proper operation regularly. injured or interfere with safe machine Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other operation.
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Never engage PTO while raising the Slope Operation attachment, including mower blades, or Slopes are a major factor related to loss of when attachment is in the raised position. control and tip-over accidents, which can Keep safety devices or guards in place and result in severe injury or death.
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch Fuel designed for towing. Do not attach towed To avoid personal injury or property damage, equipment except at the hitch point. use extreme care in handling gasoline. On slopes, the weight of the towed Gasoline is extremely flammable and the equipment may cause loss of control.
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Rollover Protection System (ROPS) Transporting Unit Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for Use extra care when loading or unloading damage or loose hardware. the machine into a trailer. Use extreme care when working close to Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. fences, ditches, or on hills.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. UNIT ASSEMBLY Package Contents: Mower unit and literature pack. Preparation Checklist Refer to the Owner/Operator manual as required. 1. Unpack Unit – Remove shrink wrap and packaging materials. 2.
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11. Check Safety Interlock System – Check to see that the interlock system operates correctly (See Safety Interlock System on page 17). WARNING: FAILURE OF INTERLOCK together with improper operation can result in severe personal injury. 12. Lubrication – Lubricate all fittings per maintenance label under seat and check hydraulic oil level (See Lubricate Unit on page 29 and Check Hydraulic Fluid...
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 1. Fuel Tank 10. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch 2. Fuel Gauge 11. Battery 3. Fuel Cap 12. Mower Lift Pedal 4. Steering Levers 13. Mower Deck 5. Hydraulic Oil Overflow Tank 14. Seat Adjustment Lever 6.
D. To turn right, pull the right back or your Gravely dealer for repairs. push the left steering control lever NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, forward or a combination of both.
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Throttle Lever Mower Lift Pedal The throttle lever changes Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower the engine speed. Move deck for mowing or transport. the throttle lever to Fast (1) to increase engine speed. Move the lever to Slow (2) to decrease engine speed.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Operation Press and release the toggle button (2) to WARNING: Make all seat shift between different adjustments with unit stationary, functions. parking brake on and engine shut Press and hold the off. toggle button to reset the timer or clear a To adjust seat forward or backward: service message.
Do not wear a seat belt while operating the FILLING FUEL TANK unit with the center bar in the lowered position. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. IMPORTANT: Do not weld, cut, drill or modify Read and understand entire ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the Safety section before proceeding.
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• Do not modify the fuel system to use 7. Set Cutting Height different fuels. Make sure the deck is set to the correct • Never mix oil and gasoline. cutting height. NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the engine experiences starting or performance STARTING AND SHUT OFF problems after using a new gasoline, switch...
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WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly and keep the throttle control lever at slow speed until you learn how to operate the unit. 3. Bring the steering levers to neutral. 4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4 speed. 5.
Mow with the engine set at full throttle. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass Cut grass when it is dry. length per cutting. Do not cut more than 1" Keep mower blades sharp. (2.5 cm) at any one time. Keep mower deck properly levelled.
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Period Service Task Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax. Each IMPORTANT: Do not spray the unit with water, especially when the unit is warm from operation.
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.
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Then run the unit for about one minute and 9. Follow the instructions in To Add recheck the levels. Hydraulic Fluid: on page 26. To Add Hydraulic Fluid: (Figure 8) 1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank. 2. Fill the expansion tank with 20W-50 engine oil with an SL API classification until oil level reaches the cold fill line on the tank.
CARBON CANISTER FILTER (If Equipped) (Figure 10) 1. Carbon Canister 2. Carbon Canister Filter Figure 10 1. Check the carbon canister filter for 1. Blade debris accumulation every time the unit 2. Cup Washer is filled with fuel. Remove any buildup. 3.
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4. Remove hold down and remove battery. DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern Replace Battery (Figure 13) 1. Replace battery and secure with battery hold down. 2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then negative). Position boot over positive terminal. 3. Return seat to operating position. Clean Battery Keep battery and its terminals clean.
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5. Move the steering levers from forward to Jump-Starting reverse position several times to make Gravely does not recommend jump-starting sure controls are free. your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 6. Return steering levers to neutral and electrical system components.
Axle Direction Return to Neutral Adjusting Screw Speed and Direction Control Arm Figure 15 Aligning the Steering Levers (Figure 16) 1. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 2. Place seat in the service position (See 1. Tie-Rod Jam Nut Service Position on page 25).
Check Adjustment (Figure 19) NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit. 1. Engage parking brake and set both transmission bypass valves to the neutral position. See Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 22. 2.
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6. Arrange new mower belt(s) on deck (short belt first). Retighten short mower CAUTION: DAMAGED OR WORN belt idler pivot bolt. Install belts on BELTS may result in injury and/or sheaves. Put belts onto center sheave damage to unit. Check belts for last.
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PTO Idler Spring Length Measure PTO idler spring length here. The PTO idler spring length range is 12.25 – 12.5" (31 – 31.8 cm) measured at a 3.0" (7.6 cm) cutting height. Adjust as necessary. Figure 22 Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt 1.
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Removing the Mower Deck 1. Remove PTO belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 32). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if the lift assist spring is not disconnected before disconnecting the lift chains. Springs store energy.
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2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. NOTE: Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck, not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face. 3. Place blocks at each corner of the deck to support the weight of the deck. 4.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Blade Side-to-Side Level (Figure 29) 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991200 991201 991202 991203 Pro-Turn 48 Pro-Turn 52 Pro-Turn 60 Pro-Turn 60 Model Kawasaki Briggs & Engine Stratton Engine Model Number FS691 FS730 44Q977- 0199-G5 44.2 (724) 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement – in (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 ±...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991204 991205 991206 Pro-Turn 48 CARB Pro-Turn 52 CARB Pro-Turn 60 CARB Model Kawasaki Engine Engine Model Number FS691 FS730 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement – in (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 ± 100 from maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum –...
Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2012 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. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered "Consumer Use";...
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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.
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Disclaimer Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the Ariens Company to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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