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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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.
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).
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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).
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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.
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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).
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.
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"...
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OWER UARDS AFFLES AND OLLERS Model 890100, 890101 GB - 30...
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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...
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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.
• 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.
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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.