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Gravely Promaster 160 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Promaster 144 / 148 / 152 / 160
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
991009 - 21hp PM144M XDZ
991010 - 21hp PM148M XDZ
991011 - 23hp PM152M XDZ
991013 - 25hp PM160M XDZ
991015 - 21hp PM144M
991016 - 21hp PM148M
991017 - 23hp PM152M
991018 - 25hp PM152M
991019 - 23hp PM160M
991020 - 25hp PM160M
991021 - 21hp PM148H
US Patent 6,301,864
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
00459200 10/05
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Promaster 144 / 148 / 152 / 160 Owner/Operator Manual Models 991009 - 21hp PM144M XDZ 991010 - 21hp PM148M XDZ 991011 - 23hp PM152M XDZ 991013 - 25hp PM160M XDZ 991015 - 21hp PM144M 991016 - 21hp PM148M 991017 - 23hp PM152M 991018 - 25hp PM152M 991019 - 23hp PM160M 991020 - 25hp PM160M...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of manuals. The contents will provide you with an purchase. Registering the product will help the company...

  • Page 3: Safety

    The dealer is required return the card to Gravely. to review important information in this manual with you before or upon delivery of the unit or attachment. 4. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of The safety alert symbols above and signal words below are amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
  • Page 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. OF1626 Figure 2 Go up and down slopes, not across. DO NOT operate on slopes over 17°. 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OL4450 Read Owner/Operator Manual.
  • Page 5 Keep people away from unit while operating. Determine which attachments are needed and can be used safely. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals and shields, correctly operating safety interlock system, and OL3292 deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or repair as Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before needed.
  • Page 6 ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS look down and behind before and while backing. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
  • Page 7 DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. No flames, No sparks, No smoking near battery. ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit. battery. Use insulated tools. Keep unit free of debris.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Connect Battery WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Connect negative (–) battery cable to battery (see Replace entire Safety section before proceeding. Battery on page 17 and perform steps 2 through 3 in the installation section). UNIT ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil Package Contents: Refer to Engine Manual.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Choke Control 2. Throttle Lever 3. Seat Knob 4. Fuel Tanks and Caps 5. Steering Levers 6. Mower Lift Lever (991021) 7. Fuel Shut Off Valve 8. Mower Deck with Chute Deflector 9. Height of Cut Indicator 10.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Start, then system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as release to On. To stop the engine, turn the stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. key to Off. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering OF1750 levers must be locked in neutral.
  • Page 11 Mower Lift Lever (991021) Seat Adjustments Raises and lowers the mower deck. WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit To lower (1) – Move mower lift lever forward. stationary, parking brake on and engine shut off. To adjust seat forward or backward: 1.
  • Page 12 2. Check Air Cleaner OPERATING MOWER Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. Follow Engine 1. Start engine. Manual Maintenance Schedule. 2. Move throttle lever 3/4 Fast position. 3. Check Engine Fuel and Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    TRANSPORTING UNIT ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, and remove key when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down securely. Do not tie down by linkages, guards, cables or other parts that may be damaged. FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Cut grass when it is dry.
  • Page 14 Interval Task Action Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be HYDRAULIC FLUID required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized...
  • Page 16 5. Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of hydraulic oil. material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the 6.
  • Page 17 Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100 operating hours or monthly for best performance. 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.
  • Page 18 STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit (Figure 11) ADJUSTMENT If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has WARNING: This adjustment requires operating the excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral, engine.
  • Page 19 If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem, 2. Install the spacer, handle, and eccentric spacer in the adjust the limiter bolts on the stop bracket (Figure 12). Front appropriate height position. Do not tighten the nut bolts adjust forward and rear bolts adjust reverse. Lengthen holding the eccentric spacer.
  • Page 20 Check belts for excessive wear or cracks often. NOTE: The Ogura clutch can be adjusted if the clutch starts to slip. Contact your Gravely dealer for this adjustment. Belt Access 1. Properly stop and park unit (See OPERATION on page 10).
  • Page 21 8. Replace PTO mower belt on PTO clutch sheave. See MOWER LIFT PEDAL ADJUSTMENT Replacing Mower Belts on page 20. The mower lift pedal can be adjusted to decrease or increase the amount of force required to lift the mower deck. NOTE: Decreasing the amount of force required to lift the mower deck will increase the mower deck’s bouncing.
  • Page 22 Leveling the Mower Deck These adjustments should be made on a level surface with the tires inflated to the correct air pressure. Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 3 in. (7.62 cm) cutting height. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key.
  • Page 23 Blade Side-to-Side Level Left Right Blade Front-to-Back Pitch Front Height Adjusters DO NOT place blocks under reinforcement bar. Figure 23 Rear Rear Figure 22 Adjust Blade Height Level and pitch the mower with the height adjusters on each deck lift bracket (Figure 23). Loosen the jam nut on the deck lift bracket bolt about 1/4 turn to reduce clamp load on the height adjusters.

  • Page 24: Storage

    LONG TERM STORAGE Clean unit thoroughly with mild soap and low pressure water and lubricate (See LUBRICATE UNIT on page 17 in WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Maintenance). Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. entire Safety section before proceeding. Remove weight from wheels by putting blocks under frame SHORT TERM or axle.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Clean Battery on page 17). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 17). 5. Faulty starter. 5. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK does not start.

  • Page 26: Accessories

    016, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021) 79204100 Eye-Q™ RF ID Kit 07243300 Traction (Hydro Pump) Belt (991009, 79204200 Eye-Q™ GPS Kit — For 100 Series Gravely 010, 011, 013) Units (42” Harness) 00450200 Mower Blade (44 in. and 48 in.) 79204300 Eye-Q™...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991009 991010 991011 991013 Model PM144M XDZ PM148M XDZ PM152M XDZ PM160M XDZ Serial Number 000101 and up Eye-Q Optional Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FH641V FH641V FH680V FH721V Engine Power – hp (kW) at 21 (15.2) 21 (15.7) 23 (17.1) 25 (18.7)
  • Page 28 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 991015 991016 991017 991018 991020 991019 991021 Model PM144M PM148M PM152M PM152M PM160M PM160M PM148H Serial Number 000101 and up Eye-Q Optional Engine Engine Kawasaki Kohler Kawasaki Engine Model Number FH641V FH6410V FH680V CV730 FH680V FH641V Engine Power – hp (kW) at 21 (15.7) 21 (15.7) 23 (17.1)
  • Page 29 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first. An upon examination by the Ariens Company to be defective or authorized Gravely dealer will repair any defect in material or worn out. Replacements will be supplied free of charge.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    • Warranty service must be performed by a respective Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts are not covered by this warranty. • To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: •...
  • Page 31 GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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