Gravely Pro-Master 252 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Page 1 Pro-Master 252 / 260 / 272 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992210 – 260M 992212 – 252M 992213 – 272H 992215 – 260H 992216 – 272H 992217 – 260H US Patent 6,301,864 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
Page 3: Unauthorized Replacement Parts
Gravely Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed and safety interlock system works properly. OF3310 NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely dealer, Serial Number Label go to www.gravely.com on the internet Figure 1 WARNING: Improper assembly...
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
Page 5: Safety Decals And Locations
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 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.
Page 6 • If machine stops going uphill, stop Shut off engine, remove key, blade and back down slowly. and read manual before you adjust or repair unit. • Avoid sudden turns. OL4010 NO STEP! Always keep feet • Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and away from rotating parts.
Page 7 9. WARNING! ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before assembly. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury. SERIOUS INJURY OR Complete a walk around inspection of unit DEATH MAY RESULT FROM and work area to understand: MACHINE ROLLOVER •...
Page 8 DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and Use care when approaching blind corners, tie back hair that may get caught in rotating shrubs, trees or other objects that may parts. obscure vision. Wear adequate outer garments. Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an accident.
Page 9 Disengage PTO when attachment is not in • Do not weld, cut, drill or modify ROPS use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment in any manner unless instructed by the when travelling, crossing driveways, etc. manufacturer. Use extra care when loading or unloading Operation on slopes may lead to loss of unit onto trailer or truck.
Page 10: Assembly
Reverse connections may result in sparks NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to which can cause serious injury. Always unit while engine is running (except where connect positive (+) lead of charger to specifically recommended). Stop engine, positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to remove key or spark plug wire and wait for all negative (-) terminal.
Page 11 Check Engine Oil Discharge Chute in Transport Position Refer to Engine Manual. Check Hydraulic Oil See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 33. Check Coolant Level (992215, 216) Refer to Engine Manual. Fill Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Filling Fuel Tank on page 16.
Page 12: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Control Panel for Models 992215, 216 4, 5 Control Panel for Models 922210, 212, 213, 217 12, 14 992210, 212 Figure 4 1. Hood 17. Belt Cover 2. Parking Brake Lever 18. Fuel Tanks 3. Steering Levers 19.
Page 13: Operation
Fast (1) – Increases safety interlock system is working properly. If engine speed. the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be locked in neutral.
Page 14 Oil Pressure Light The alert starts counting down two hours before the maintenance is due. The meter Indicates when engine oil flashes the word, "Now," when it reaches the pressure is low. maintenance time. NOTE: It does not Press and hold the toggle button to reset the indicate engine oil level.
Page 15: Seat Adjustments
To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. Mower Lift Pedal (992210, 212) NOTE: Steering levers are mechanically locked in neutral whenever parking brake is engaged. NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels Mower lift pedal raises and lowers the mower rotating when making sharp turns.
Page 16 AXLE LOCKS 2. Raise the center bar into up position. 3. Install the ROPS lock pins in the hinge For a solid front axle, install axle locks on plate and secure with the hair pins. front axle. For a pivoting front axle, remove NOTE: Return the center bar to the raised axle locks from front axle and store on unit position when clear of obstacles.
Page 17 IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This Fuel Stabilizer equipment and/or its engine may include Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended evaporative emissions control system periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, components, required to meet EPA and/or resulting in gum deposits in the system. CARB regulations, that will only function These deposits can damage the carburetor properly when the fuel tank has been filled to...
Page 18: Operating Mower
8. Check Radiator Screen (992215, To Start Diesel Units (992215, 216): 216) 1. Insert ignition key. Check radiator screen for debris see 2. Move the throttle to Maintenance Schedule on page 20 and refer 3/4 fast position. to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 3.
Page 19 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. and remove key when transporting unit on a 1. Place unit in the service position (see truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not Service Position on page 22).
Page 20: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read recommended service schedule. More and understand entire Safety frequent service may be required due to section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
Page 21 Interval Task Action Check IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the radiator, DO NOT USE Cooling high-pressure water to clean the radiator. Each System Check cooling system for dirt and debris in radiator screen, (992215, 216) oil cooler, hoses, fan, etc. Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions.
Page 22: 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. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
Page 23 Installation (Figure 10) on page 23). Figure 10 Jump-Starting Battery Installation (Figure 10) Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 1. Install battery on unit with battery hold- and electrical system components. See your down bracket.
Page 24 MOWER BLADE 1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if (Figure 12): NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions, replace mower blades when air • More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is lifts become eroded through at ends removed.
Page 25 For a very low cutting height, set the anti- • Adjust the eye-bolt to increase the length of the mechanical lift spring scalp rollers in the highest position on the which will decrease the amount of bracket. force required to lift the mower deck. NOTE: There are four anti-scalp rollers on •...
Page 26 MOWER DECK 5. Install mechanical lift spring on each side of unit (Figure 16). 6. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see DANGER: MOVING PARTS can PTO Belt on page 28). cut or amputate body parts. 7. Level mower deck (see Leveling the ALWAYS wait for moving parts to Mower Deck on page 26).
Page 27 5. Measure the distance between the NOTE: Pitching the front of the blades lower ground and cutting edge of the blade on than the rear provides a balance between cut the left blade (Left position in figure 19) quality and the power needed to cut grass. and on the right blade (Right position in Certain cutting conditions require the deck to figure 19).
Page 28 5. Slowly release tension on PTO belt idler until all tension is removed from springs. 1. Footboard in open position 6. Remove PTO mower belt from blade 2. Frame spindle pulleys, idler pulleys, and electric clutch. 3. Latch OF3229 Figure 21 1.
Page 29: Mower Drive Belt
TRANSMISSION BELT PTO Idler Spring Length (922210, 212, 213, 217) Removal (Figure 24) 1. Remove PTO belt from electric clutch (see PTO Belt on page 28). CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from Measure idlers when performing this PTO idler...
Page 30 TRANSMISSION BELT STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (992215, 216) If the steering levers do not line up (match) or Removal (Figure 25) the unit has excessive creeping when the 1. Place unit in the service position (see steering levers are in neutral, adjust as Service Position on page 22).
Page 31: Adjusting Unit To Track Straight
Eliminating Excessive ADJUSTING UNIT TO TRACK Creeping of the Unit (Figure 26) STRAIGHT (Figure 27) WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the engine and WARNING: Prior to adjusting the opening the hood. Use extreme tracking of the unit, shut off care to avoid contact with moving engine, engage parking brake, parts and hot surfaces.
Page 32: Parking Brake Adjustment
STEERING LEVER HANDLE Adjusting the parking brake HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Figure 29) 1. Engage parking brake. (Figure 28) 2. Turn jam nuts counterclockwise until the The handles have three height positions. spring is completely extended and there is no pressure on the spring. 3.
Page 33: Cooling System
HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter NOTE: Change the hydraulic oil filter and WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID hydraulic oil every 400 hours. Use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 15W50 Synthetic Oil can result in severe burns. Fluid in or equivalent for best component life hydraulic system can penetrate (p/n 00057100).
Page 34: Storage
3. If coolant is below the low mark, remove cap, and add coolant to the full mark. STORAGE Refer to Engine Manual for the correct type of coolant. Changing Coolant WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety Refer to Engine Manual for the correct section before proceeding.
Page 35: Troubleshooting
22). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Servicing The Battery on page 22). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank on does not start.
Page 36 1. Depress operator switch not depressed. presence switch by do not engage or shuts sitting on seat. off. 2. Faulty PTO switch. 2. See your Gravely Dealer. Unit does not drive. 1. Parking brake 1. Disengage parking engaged. brake. 2. Transmission bypass 2.
Page 37: Accessories
ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS Part No. Qty Description Part No. Description 21536900 1 Air Filter Element (992215, 79101000 Solid Tire Kit 216) 79202600 60- and 72-Inch Striper Kit 21537000 1 Outer Primary Element (992215, 216) 79202700 Headlight Kit 21538400 1 Fuel Filter - Kawasaki 79204200 Anti-Scalp Wheel Kit (922210, 212, 213, 217)
Page 38 SERVICE PARTS Part No. Qty Description 00450300 3 52-Inch Mower Blade 09081200 3 60-Inch Mower Blade 09290500 3 72-Inch Mower Blade 00273100 3 52-Inch Mower Blade, Mulching 08866900 3 60-Inch Mower Blade, Mulching 09290600 3 72-Inch Mower Blade, Mulching 09212200 1 Cylinder Stop, 11/32 in.
Page 39: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992210 992217 Model 260M 260H Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX751V FX850V Displacement - in. (cc) 51.99 (852) Governed RPM (May be different from 3650 maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Cooling System Capacity Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 13 (20.8) Reverse Maximum –...
Page 40 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992212 992213 Model 252M 272H Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX751V FX850V Displacement - in. (cc) 51.99 (852) Governed RPM (May be different from 3650 maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Cooling System Capacity Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 13 (20.8) Reverse Maximum –...
Page 41 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992215 992216 Model 260H 272H Engine Engine Daihatsu Diesel Engine Model Number 950D 950DT Displacement - in. (cc) 58.09 (952) Governed RPM (May be different from 3600 maximum RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Liquid Cooling System Capacity See Engine Manual Speed Forward Maximum –...
Page 42: 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 43 Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s 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 44 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 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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