Service And Adjustments - Ariens GRAVELY Pro-Turn 400 Series Dealer/Owner/Operator Manual

Period Service
Check Air FIlter
Lubricate Unit
Every
50
Check Fan Belt Tension
Hours
Check Brake Gap
Clean Battery
Clean engine cooling
system
Every
Check Fasteners
100
Hours
Check Belts
Service front caster
Every
assemblies
400
Change Hydraulic Fluid
Hours
and Filter
*
Change hydraulic fluid and filter after first 75 hours of 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.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACES
may result in injury. DO NOT
touch engine or drive parts which
are hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool before servicing.
SERVICE POSITION
(Figure 11)
1. Place unit on a flat level surface.
ALWAYS stop engine. Ensure unit is
secure and chock wheels. Strap and
clamp onto lift if used.
Task
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow
Engine Manual for maintenance schedule.
Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube
fittings. See ELECTRICAL SERVICE on page 33.
Correct fan belt tension is critical to proper water
pump and alternator operation. Ensure fan belt has
proper tension.
Adjust gap if necessary. See Adjusting the Parking
Brake on page 36.
Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean
Battery on page 32
Check and clean cooling fins and inside the engine
shrouds to remove grass, chaff or dirt.
Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other
fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners.
Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct torque value.
Replace worn or deteriorated belts. See Replacing
Mower Belts on page 37 and Replacing the Hydro
Pump Belt on page 39.
Disassemble, clean, inspect and repack front caster
spindle assemblies.
Drain hydraulic fluid tank, replace hydraulic oil filter,
* refill system. See Hydraulic Fluid on page 28.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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2. Place steering levers in neutral position
and engage parking brake.
3. Release the seat latch and tip seat
forward (Figure 11).
4. When service is complete, return seat to
operating position.
5. Ensure that seat latch if fully engaged
before operating unit.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Seat
assembly is heavy. Be sure
footing is secure to accomodate
weight shift of seat when rotating
it into service position.
Use care when returning seat to
operating position to avoid
pinching hands or fingers under
seat plate.
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