Gravely Rapid XZ Series Owner's Manual
Gravely Rapid XZ Series Owner's Manual

Gravely Rapid XZ Series Owner's Manual

52" and 60" side discharge mowers

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Rapid
XZ 52" and 60" Side Discharge Mowers
Owner/Parts Manual
Models
890100
890101
00672300C 6/10
Printed in USA
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 Rapid ™ XZ 52” and 60” Side Discharge Mowers Owner/Parts Manual Models 890100 890101 00672300C 6/10 Printed in USA ENGLISH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of manuals. The contents will provide you with an any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Gravely understanding of safety instructions and controls during authorized replacement part may adversely affect normal operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3: Safety

    NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely dealer, go to 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do www.gravely.com on the internet not operate unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments 4.
  • Page 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer Look down and behind before and while to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. backing. OL4460 Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. OL4470 NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
  • Page 5 4. WARNING! Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, Always stand clear of discharge area.
  • Page 6 Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not accident. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. mow it. Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing. DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary.
  • Page 7 Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal. ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and negative (-) cable SECOND.
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Mower Installation and Removal WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Read, understand WARNING: This installation procedure asks and follow the Safety section before assembly. you to install the deck with the engine running. Make sure the parking brake is set and the Assembly safety interlock system is working correctly before installing the deck.
  • Page 9 3. Push the carrier frame into the lift arms and engage the 4. Connect the hydraulic lift cylinder to the deck lift arm front lock latches. with the pin and spring clip that shipped with the deck. NOTE: Use the attachment lift switch, if needed, to align the Deck pushed into lift lift cylinder and deck lift arm.
  • Page 10 8. Connect the PTO drive shaft to the drive unit’s Before First Use attachment shaft. Pull back on the lock collar on the NOTE: The first time you install the deck, and any time you PTO drive shaft, connect the PTO drive shaft to the reinstall a deck after it has been removed, check the deck for attachment shaft on the unit, and then release the lock side to side and front to back level.
  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS and FEATURES WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Figure 10 1. Cutting Height Adjuster 2. Mounting Arms 3. Antiscalp Roller 4. Belt Cover 5. Foot Rest 6. Front Wheel 7. Cutting Height Indicator 8. Discharge Chute GB - 11...
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION Raising an Attachment into a Service Position WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Stand to the side proceeding. of the unit when pivoting an attachment into the service position. DO NOT sit in the operator’s Throttle Control Lever seat when using the hydraulic system to pivot Always use a slow engine speed until you can operate the...
  • Page 13 3. Disengage the rear (gold plated) lock latches. See NOTE: If the deck does not pivot into position, the rear (gold Figure 12. plated) lock latches may still be engaged. To return an attachment to an operating position: 1. Hold the attachment lift switch in the up or raise position until the attachment levels into the highest position and engages the rear (gold plated) lock latches.
  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    3. Raise the deck into the service position according to the To remove the deck lift lock pin: instructions in Raising an Attachment into a Service 1. Lower the deck from the service position into a Position on page 12. horizontal position, and then raise the deck to its highest position.
  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE and ADJUSTMENTS Gearbox Oil WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Check the gearbox oil level once a year or every 200 hours understand entire Safety section before of operation. proceeding. Check the level by parking the unit on a flat, level surface. Remove the oil plug on the side of the gearbox (accessible GENERAL LUBRICATION through the service hole underneath the deck).
  • Page 16 Installation (Figure 19) ANTI-SCALP ROLLER ADJUSTMENT 1. Install mower blades, washers, and bolts on spindle The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical shafts. mowing height, but can be adjusted for high or low cutting 2. Tighten bolts to 115-160 lbf-ft (156-217 N•m). conditions (figure 21).
  • Page 17 Install Mower Drive Belt 1. Route the new belt around the gearbox pulley, the spindle pulleys and idler. See Figure 22. 2. Tighten the idler spring adjusting bolt until the idler spring extends to 13.0 – 13.25 in. (33.0 – 33.7 cm). 3.
  • Page 18 8. Measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the middle blade at the front of the deck (Front position in Figure 24) and between the ground the cutting edge of the left and right blades at the rear of the deck (Rear position in Figure 24).
  • Page 19: Storage

    Installation on page 10. Engage or 2. PTO safety switch faulty. 2. Replace the safety switch. See an Engages authorized Gravely Dealer for service. Intermittently 1. Blade(s) blocked or restricted. 1. Stop unit, remove key, check blades for blockage or restrictions.
  • Page 20: Specifications

    2. Replace switch. See an authorized Mower Won’t Gravely Dealer for service. Engage 3. Attachment safety switch not engaging. 3. Adjust or replace the attachment safety switch. See an authorized Gravely Dealer for service. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 890100 890101 Description Rapid XZ 60"...
  • Page 21 NOTES GB - 21...
  • Page 22: Parts

    PARTS ECALS Model 890100, 890101 00580900 00580900 GB - 22...
  • Page 23 Decal, Danger Rotating Parts 07731400 Decal, Mower Pan Danger 05232000 Decal, 60 (100) 05234500 Decal, 52 (101) 00465400 Decal, Belt Diagram (100) 07734600 Decal, Gravely Belt Diagram (101) 07734700 Decal, Warning 07742300 Decal, Warning 05363300 Decal, Gravely Rapid XZ GB - 23...
  • Page 24 ARRIER RAME Model 890100, 890101 GB - 24...
  • Page 25 ARRIER RAME Model 890100, 890101 Item Part No. Qty. Description 04063000 Rod, Lift Assist 16.35 00456800 Cap, Dust 00499653 Weldment, Caster Fork (Outfront) 00502353 Weldment, Carrier Frame (Outfront) 00531400 Bearing, Seal 1.5 x 2 x .18 00531500 Spacer, 1.005 x 1.5075 x .375 00589453 Weldment, Carrier Foot Plate 00594800...
  • Page 26 OWER ELTS LADES DLERS Model 890100, 890101 12, 13 GB - 26...
  • Page 27 OWER ELTS LADES DLERS Model 890100, 890101 Item Part No. Qty. Description 00486653 Weldment, 60" Side Discharge Deck (OFM) (890100) 00678153 Weldment, 52" Side Discharge Deck (890101) 69221300 Assembly, Spindle 05900013 12 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.00 EP30 09081200 Blade, Mower (20.50") (890100) 00450300 Blade, Hi-Lift Mower (18.00") (890101) 05978900...
  • Page 28 OWER ELTS LADES DLERS Model 890100, 890101 Item Part No. Qty. Description 35 06436200 Washer, Flat Steel .406 x .812 x .065 36 06545500 Nut, Top-Lock Flange .38-16 37 06004000 Screw, Set .38-16 x .62 38 05900013 Bolt, Hex .38-16 x 1.00 Grade 8 EP30 39 08300507 Spring, Extension 40 05707300...
  • Page 29 OTES GB - 29...
  • Page 30 OWER UARDS AFFLES AND OLLERS Model 890100, 890101 GB - 30...
  • Page 31 OWER UARDS AFFLES AND OLLERS Model 890100, 890101 Item Part No. Qty. Description 00486653 Weldment, 60" Side Discharge Deck (OFM) (890100) 00678153 Weldment, 52" Side Discharge Deck (890101) 03905900 Wheel, Antiscalp 06500010 Nut .50-13 Nyloc Flange 06225900 Bolt-Round Head Square Neck .50-13 x 5.00 YZ 00473700 Spacer, .510 x .625 x 3.35 00474753...
  • Page 32 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 33: Warranty

    • Mufflers, belts and tires on Ariens and Gravely commercial lawn and garden products are not covered by this warranty. • Any misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper adjustment, neglect, or accident which requires repair is not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 34 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-2141 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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