If the engine manual is not available, contact PRODUCT REGISTRATION the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual. The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT product will help the company process...
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5. Explain recommended lubrication and register your product, please fill out, sign and maintenance. Advise customer on return the product registration card to Gravely adjustments. Instruct customer on or go to www.gravely.com on the Internet. controls and operation of unit. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions.
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 1.
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1. Safety Decal Identification 07800403 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Figure 2 2. Safety Decal Description 1.1 Amputation Hazard 1. DANGER! To avoid amputation hazard do not put hands near rotating blades. DANGER! To avoid amputation hazard do not put hands Read and understand the near moving belts.
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Read owners manual Keep all guards and before servicing or making shields in place. adjustments to unit. 1.2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard – Set parking brake. NEVER direct discharge toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage.
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Keep feet and hands away Look before backing. from all rotating or moving Proceed off slope slowly. parts. Do not try to turn or speed DO NOT step or stand in this area. 2. DANGER! 4. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard –...
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7. WARNING! Read Owner/Operator Manual. Allow operation only by properly trained SERIOUS INJURY OR adult, never children. DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER • Failure to follow these instructions No smoking. could result in serious injury or death • Do not operate machine on steep slopes or near drop offs •...
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Improper use of power equipment can cause Use extreme care when approaching blind serous permanent injury or death to the corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that operator or a bystander. may block your view of a child. Understand: Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult •...
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Never operate machine in a closed or poorly Slow down before turning. ventilated area. If you strike a foreign object, stop and ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can before restarting.
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Use extra care while operating machine with Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a grass catchers or other attachments; they truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. can affect the stability of the machine. Do Always place containers on the ground away not use on steep slopes.
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ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack Batteries stands are strong and secure and will hold Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting weight of unit during maintenance. both battery terminals at the same time may Release any pneumatic or hydraulic result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT pressure from components slowly.
ASSEMBLY 6. Locate anti-rattle knobs in literature pack WARNING: AVOID INJURY. and install in ROPS uprights on both Read and understand entire sides. Raise Rollover Protection Safety section before proceeding. Structure (ROPS) center bar – See Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) on page 17.
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Transport Position Operating Position Figure 3 17. Check Deck Level – Check unit to ensure deck level set at factory has been maintained (See Leveling the Mower Deck on page 38). 18. Check Function of all Controls – Ensure unit runs and performs properly. WARNING: FAILURE OF CONTROLS could result in death or serious injury.
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. NOTICE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral.
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ROLLOVER PROTECTION Raised STRUCTURE (ROPS) Position Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for damage or loose hardware. Use extreme care when working close to fences, ditches, or on hills. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving under any objects. ALWAYS wear seat belt while operating the unit with the ROPS in the upright position.
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D. To turn right, pull the right back or push the left steering control lever Transaxle Bypass Valves forward or a combination of both. The unit can be To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. moved without the NOTICE: The steering controls are engine running by mechanically locked in neutral whenever the bypassing the...
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Arm Rest Height (Figure 6) The arm rests can be adjusted for height to accomodate operator preference. • Mount the arm rests in the upper mounting holes for a lower arm rest height. • Mount the arm rests in the lower mounting holes for a higher arm rest height.
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Back Rest Angle 3. Service Interval Presets Hour meter is preset for recommended The seat back rest angle can be adjusted to service intervals. accomodate operator preference. Hydraulic oil and filter: • Rotate the adjustment knob (item 2) clockwise to tilt seat back forward. •...
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GASOLINE 5. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 27. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: 6. Adjust Seat • Clean, fresh gasoline. Be sure all controls can be reached safely • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI from operator’s position.
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STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY PARKING To park the unit: WARNING: Operating unit on 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn slopes may lead to loss of steering off PTO. control. When operating on slopes 2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow be prepared to react to an position.
See Parking Brake Interlock System on page 17. Interlock System Check Hydraulic Fluid Check hydraulic oil level mark on expansion tank. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent as needed. Do not overfill. See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 27. EN - 23...
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Period Service Task Check Tires See Specifications on page 43 for correct tire pressure. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: • Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
(Figure 8). peak efficiency. Should engine service be 4. When service is complete, return seat to required, it can be obtained from a Gravely operating position. Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s 5. Ensure that seat latch is fully engaged authorized service center.
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1. Oil Fill/Dipstick 2. Oil Drain Hose 1. Seat Latch 2. Service Position Figure 9 Figure 8 HYDRAULIC FLUID CHECK ENGINE OIL WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID The engine crankcase oil should be checked can result in severe burns. Fluid in every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be hydraulic system can penetrate maintained in safe operating range on skin and result in serious injury or...
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1. Remove the cap from the expansion tank. 9. Remove the top fill vent port plug and fill with 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely 2. Fill the expansion tank with 15W-50 p/n 00057100) or equivalent until oil synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n...
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MOWER BLADES 1. Make sure the transaxles are filled to the proper oil level. Remove 2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack up the unit so that both drive wheels are CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or off the ground.
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1. Remove mower blade from unit. Discard mower blade if: • More than 1/2” (1.3 cm) of metal is removed. • Air lifts become eroded. • Blade is bent or broken. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade.
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4. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 29. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. 1. Negative Terminal ELECTRICAL SERVICE 2.
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Adjusting Transaxle Neutral 5. Move the steering levers from forward to reverse several times to make sure (Figure 18) controls are free. Then return steering NOTICE: If neutral cannot be set adjusting levers to neutral position. the steering linkages, the neutral mechanism 6.
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ALIGNING THE STEERING Adjust Forward Position LEVERS (Figure 20) 1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition Additional Steering Lever key. Adjustments 2. Loosen pivot bolt and angle adjustment (Figure 19) bolt. 1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition 3. Rotate the steering lever assembly to key.
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ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE The parking brake should not need adjustment, however if the parking brake does not hold the unit properly, the brake may need adjustment. Check Adjustment NOTICE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit (Figure 23). 1.
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1/8 – 1/4” Figure 24 (3.2 – 6.4 mm) Replacing Mower Belts (Figure 25 and Figure 26) NOTICE: Long PTO mower belt must be 1. Jam Nuts 1-1/2” removed to remove short mower belt. 2. Spring (3.8 cm) 3. Trunnion CAUTION: Use care when Figure 23 releasing idler spring tension.
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7. Replace the belt guide bolt on the idler Models 992252, 253, 254, 256, 257, 259, arm. 260, 261, 262, 263, 264 8. Replace belt covers and return foot board to closed position. Model 992255 1. PTO Mower Belt 1. PTO Mower Belt 2.
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Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt 1. Properly stop and park unit (See Starting and Shut Off on page 21). 2. Remove the PTO belt from the mower clutch sheave (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 34). CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension.
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NOTICE: Support the mower deck on blocks or jack stands before disconnecting links from mower lift arms to prevent the deck from falling. 2. Raise the deck to the transport position and disconnect the lift assist springs (6) from the mower lift arms (1) on each side of the deck.
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3. Install mower lift links on the mower lift NOTICE: Pitching the front of the blades arms in the same holes they were lower than the rear provides a balance removed from. between cut quality and the power needed to cut grass.
1. Armature 2. Rotor 3. Inspection Slot 4. Gap Adjustment Nut Figure 34 1. Adjustment Bolt STORAGE 2. Deck Lift Trunnion 3. Height Adjuster Figure 33 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT section before proceeding. If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to make abnormal noise, check the SHORT TERM air gap adjustment at the three inspection...
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Add Fuel Stabilizer 1. Turn the fuel valve off while engine is running and allow the engine to run until it stops. Turn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage. 2. Add fuel stabilizer, following the manufacturer’s instructions. 3.
29). 4. Charge battery (see Charging 4. Discharged battery. the Battery on page 30). 5. See your Gravely Dealer. 5. Faulty starter. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel does not start.
ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Gravely these optional accessories to your unit. parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description Part No. Qty Description 79104300 52" Discharge Cover Kit 21545400 Air Filter (Outer) –...
Refer to Engine Manual Tank Capacity – gal. (Liters) 13 (49) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 80.0 (203.2) Width – in. (cm) With Discharge Chute: 75.0 (190.5)
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Refer to Engine Manual Tank Capacity – gal. (Liters) 13 (49) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 81.8 (207.8) 80.0 (203.2) Width –...
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Refer to Engine Manual Tank Capacity – gal. (Liters) 13 (49) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 80.0 (203.2) Width – in. (cm) With Discharge Chute: 67.5 (171.5)
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Refer to Engine Manual Tank Capacity – gal. (Liters) 13 (49) Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Size and Weight Length – in. (cm) 80.0 (203.2) Width – in. (cm) With Discharge Chute: 75.0 (190.5)
Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2013 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.
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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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• Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed. Different areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.
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Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com www.ariens.com.au 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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