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Gravely Pro-Turn 148 Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Pro-Turn
Owner/Operator Manual – Handleiding voor de eigenaar/gebruiker –
Manuel du propriétaire/utilisateur – Betriebsanleitung – Manuale
dell'operatore/proprietario – Brukerhåndbok – Manual del propietario/
operador – Instrukcja Obsługi/Użytkownika
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
NORSK
POLSKI
ESPANOL
148
™
Model
991300 – Pro-Turn 148 RD
991303 – Pro-Turn 148 SD
04317100B 9/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Pro-Turn ™ Owner/Operator Manual – Handleiding voor de eigenaar/gebruiker – Manuel du propriétaire/utilisateur – Betriebsanleitung – Manuale dell'operatore/proprietario – Brukerhåndbok – Manual del propietario/ operador – Instrukcja Obsługi/Użytkownika Model 991300 – Pro-Turn 148 RD 991303 – Pro-Turn 148 SD ENGLISH NEDERLANDS FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH...
  • Page 2 – Tractor Cortador de Relva – Trade Name: Appellation commerciale : Handelsbezeichnung: Handelsnaam: Firmanavn: Nome commerciale: Nombre comercial: Handelsnavn: Gravely Handelsbeteckning: Kauppanimi: Nazwa handlowa: Nome da Marca: Obchodní název: Model , Model Name, Serial Number: Modèle, Nom du modèle, N° de série :...
  • Page 3 Notified Body – Organisme notifié – Zertifizierungsstelle – Aangemelde SNCH instantie – Bemyndiget organ – Organismo notificato – Organismo 11, Route de Luxembourg notificado – Teknisk kontrollorgan – Anmält organ – Ilmoitettu laitos – L-5230 Sandweiler Organ zaświadczający – Organismo Certificador – Povìøená osoba Representative Measured Sound Power Level (L ) –...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ......6 Storage ......35 Assembly .
  • Page 5 PRODUCT REGISTRATION DEALER DELIVERY The Gravely dealer must register the product Dealer should: at the time of purchase. Registering the 1. Test brakes after unit is assembled to be product will help the company process sure adjustment has not been disturbed...

  • Page 6: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 7 OD5010 Figure 2 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS Go up and down slopes, not across. INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT operate on slopes Read Owner/Operator Manual. over 17°. OL4450 • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. OL1801 •...
  • Page 8 7. DANGER! Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before you adjust AVOID pinch points. or repair unit. OL4010 OL4900 3. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS 8.WARNING Always keep feet and hands SERIOUS INJURY OR away from rotating parts. DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER •...
  • Page 9 Keep children out of work area and under ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all watchful care of a responsible adult. rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris.
  • Page 10 Never direct discharge towards persons or • Do not weld, cut, drill or modify ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the property that may be injured or damaged by manufacturer. thrown objects. Use extreme caution on Keep all movements on the slope slow and gravel surfaces.
  • Page 11 Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are Battery posts, terminals and related explosive. Handle with care. Use only an accessories contain lead and lead approved gasoline container with an compounds, chemicals known to the State of appropriately sized dispensing spout. California to cause cancer and reproductive NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before connecting battery cables check battery for charge. If battery has little to WARNING: AVOID INJURY. no charge remove it from unit and charge Read and understand entire before installation. Safety section before proceeding. 7. Check Engine Crankcase - Check and add oil if needed.
  • Page 13 Install Roll Over Protection Structure 3. Remove hair pins retaining ROPS lock pins (item 6) and remove lock pins from (ROPS) left- and right-side base weldments. (Figure 3) 4. Remove hex nuts (item 5), hex bolts (item 4) and lock pin lanyards (item 3) from left- and right-side base weldments.

  • Page 14: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 3, 9 Figure 4 1. Fuel Tanks and Caps 10. Fuel Shut Off Valve 2. Steering Levers 11. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Hydraulic Expansion Tanks 12. Mower Deck 4. Ignition Switch 13. Mower Lift Lock 5. Hour Meter 14.

  • Page 15: Operation

    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. NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral.
  • Page 16 Parking Brake Interlock System Choke Control With the parking brake engaged, the steering Push the choke lever levers must be locked in neutral. forward to start a cold engine. Pull the choke With the parking brake disengaged, the lever to the rear when the engine must not start and the engine must engine gets warm.
  • Page 17 Oil Pressure Light Tipping Seat Forward 1.Pull seat release Indicates when engine oil lever backward. pressure is low. 2.Tip seat forward. NOTE: It does not indicate NOTE: Seat release engine oil level. lever is spring See TROUBLESHOOTING activated. When on page 37 or refer to Engine returning seat to upright position seat will Manual for details.
  • Page 18 NOTE: Return the center bar to the raised position when clear of obstacles. Display Raised Position Hair Pin Toggle Button Lock Pin ROLLOVER PROTECTION Lowered Position STRUCTURE (ROPS) Figure 5 Frequently inspect ROPS and seat belt for FILLING FUEL TANK damage or loose hardware.
  • Page 19 Fuel Stabilizer IMPORTANT: NEVER OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended evaporative emissions control system periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, components, required to meet EPA and/or resulting in gum deposits in the system. CARB regulations, that will only function These deposits can damage the carburetor properly when the fuel tank has been filled to...
  • Page 20 STARTING AND SHUT OFF WARNING: Move the steering control levers slowly and keep the CAUTION: Read entire throttle control lever at slow Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch speed until you learn how to Manual, and Engine Manual first. operate the unit. DO NOT attempt to start engine at this time.
  • Page 21 FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry. Keep mower blades sharp. Keep mower deck properly levelled. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping. Do not set height of cut too low. For very tall grass, mow twice. Do not travel too fast. Push Lever In to Drive Position Mow with the engine set at full throttle.

  • Page 22: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following charts show the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. recommended service schedule. More Read and understand entire frequent service may be required due to Safety section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
  • Page 23 interval Service Task Check Mower Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace as Every Blades needed. See Mower Blades on page 26. Hours Check Air FIlter Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine Manual for maintenance schedule. Every Lubricate Unit Oil all pivot points and pin connections.

  • Page 24: Service And Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 25 Check Hydraulic Fluid Level 4. Clean the filter mounting surface and then lubricate rubber gasket on new oil (Figure 8) filter with clean hydraulic oil. Check the system with the unit cold and 5. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until parked on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 26 3. Start the engine and slowly move the steering levers in forward and reverse five or six times. 4. Stop the engine and put the transaxle bypass levers in the drive position. See Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 20.
  • Page 27 Remove Battery 4. Install mower blade(s) on unit. 5. Tighten the bolts to a torque of (Figure 12) 156-217 N•m. 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern 2. Place seat in the service position (See Seat Adjustments on page 17).
  • Page 28 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 27. Jump-Starting WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the engine. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting Use extreme care to avoid your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine contact with moving parts and hot and electrical system components. See your surfaces.
  • Page 29 7. If a wheel moves, adjust the return to neutral mechanism on the hydraulic pump: a. Loosen the return to neutral screw on the pump. b. Slowly move the speed and direction control bracket clockwise or counterclockwise until the wheel stops moving. c.
  • Page 30 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 (Figure 18) NOTE: Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit.
  • Page 31 PTO BELT 1. Slowly release the tension on the long mower belt idler until all the tension is removed from the springs. WARNING: MOVING PARTS can 2. Remove the belt guide bolt from the idler cut or amputate body parts. arm.
  • Page 32 PTO Idler Spring Length Measure PTO idler spring length here. The PTO idler spring length range is 12.25 to 12.50 in. (31.0 to 31.8 cm) measured at a 3.50 in. (8.9 cm) cutting height. Adjust as necessary. Figure 20 OF4345 Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt 1.
  • Page 33 Lowest Cutting Height Highest Cutting Height Figure 22 Removing the Mower Deck (Figure 23) 1. Remove PTO belt (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 31). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if they are not locked before removing the mower deck.
  • Page 34 Check Blade Level and Pitch Blade Side-to-Side Level (Figure 24 and 25) 1. Raise mower deck to a 8.9 cm cutting height. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. NOTE: Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck, not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face.

  • Page 35: Storage

    CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT STORAGE (Figure 26) If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly or begins to make abnormal noise, check the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. air gap adjustment at the three inspection Read and understand entire slots. Safety section before proceeding. To check: SHORT TERM 1.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    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 21537000 Air Filter Outer Element 79103400 Mulching Kit 48"...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    27). 6. Charge battery (see 6. Discharged battery. Charging the Battery on page 28). 7. See your Gravely Dealer. 7. Faulty starter. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank on page 18).

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 991303 Model Number 991300 Model Pro-Turn 148 Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX691V Engine Displacement - cc Governed RPM (May be different from maximum 3550 RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – km/h 14.4 Reverse Maximum – km/h Turning Radius Zero Brakes...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 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. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered "Consumer Use";...
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 • You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 42 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 44 Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.eu...

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