Gravely 992261 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 28

1. Make sure the transaxles are filled to the
proper oil level.
2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack
up the unit so that both drive wheels are
off the ground.
3. Disengage the parking brake and put the
transaxle bypass valves in the neutral
position. See To Push The Unit on
page 22.
4. Start the engine and slowly move the
steering levers in forward and reverse
five or six times. The oil level will drop.
5. Stop the engine and move the transaxle
bypass valves to the drive position. See
To Push The Unit on page 22.
6. Start the engine and slowly move the
steering levers in forward and reverse
five or six times.
7. Stop the engine, check the hydraulic oil
level and add oil as needed.
8. Repeat steps 3 – 7 until the transaxles
operate smoothly in forward and reverse
at normal speeds without excessive
noise.
CARBON CANISTER FILTER
(If Equipped) (Figure 12)
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1. Carbon Canister
2. Carbon Canister Filter
Figure 12
1. Check the carbon canister filter for
debris accumulation every time the unit
is filled with fuel. Remove any buildup.
2. Clean or replace the carbon canister
filter whenever the engine air filter is
cleaned or replaced.
MOWER BLADES
Remove
1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition
key. Disconnect spark plug wires.
2. Remove the bolts, bevel washers and
blades from the spindle assemblies.
Replace
1. Install the blades, bevel washers and
bolts on the spindle assemblies.
2. Torque bolts to 115 – 160 lbf-ft
(156 – 217 N•m).
3. Reconnect spark plug wires.
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1. Blade
2. Cup Washer
3. Blade Bolt
4. Spindle Assembly
Sharpen the Mower Blades
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CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or
padding to protect hands when
working with mower blades.
Rotation of one blade will rotate
the other blades.
Figure 13
CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen
mower blades while on unit. An
unbalanced mower blade will
cause excessive vibration and
eventual damage to unit. Check
mower blade balance before
reinstalling blades.
NEVER weld or straighten bent
blades.
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