ONTROLS AND EATURES Figure 1 ENGLISH 1. Feed Control Bar 2. Hopper 3. Access Cover 4. Clutch Lever 5. Battery 6. Engine Control Panel 7. Fuel Tank 8. Jack 9. Adjustable Hitch 10. Hydraulic Tank 11. Engine and Shroud 12. Chute Deflector 13.
OWNER / OPERATOR MANUAL – TABLE OF CONTENTS 944 M ODELS All Models 993401 through 993499 1: I ECTION NTRODUCTION Controls and Features............................... i The Manual ..................................2 Service and Replacement Parts ............................2 Product Registration.................................2 Dealer Delivery ................................2 Disclaimer ..................................2 2: S ECTION AFETY Safety Alert Symbol .................................3...
ISCLAIMER GRAVELY, a division of Ariens Company is hereinafter • Record Engine and Clutch Model and Serial numbers referred to as GRAVELY. GRAVELY reserves the right to here. discontinue, make changes to, and add improvements upon its products at any time without public notice or obligation.
OC0950 on safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or Figure 3a sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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Be sure jack is all the way up, and swivel wheel you unplug, adjust or repair removed if so equipped before transporting. unit. Do not exceed 45 mph while towing this unit. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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B. Stand clear! High speed STAND CLEAR! discharge. HIGH SPEED DISCHARGE 077923A A. CAUTION CAUTION B. Lock Flywheel with shaft LOCK FLYWHEEL WITH SHAFT PIN BEFORE pin before opening or OPENING OR WORKING ON KNIVES working on knives. 077925A GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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ALWAYS disengage Clutch lever, stop • Work area unit and engine, remove key and wait • Your unit OL0040 for all moving parts to stop before • All safety decals making any inspections, repairs, etc. STOP OL0863 GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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DO NOT point Multiple Operators discharge at anyone or discharge directly onto paved or gravel surfaces. ALWAYS be continually alert to whereabouts and actions of all operators involved. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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NEVER modify, alter or permit anyone glasses and protective gear near to modify or alter the unit or its battery. components. DO NOT make any adjustments to unit while engine is running except where OL2090 specifically recommended. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
Feed Roller Box is opened and/or knife access cover is removed. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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Pin to securely lock into Chute Index Plate. WARNING THROWN OBJECTS can result in serious injury and/or property damage. DO NOT change discharge direction while engine is running and/or flywheel is rotating. ALWAYS discharge in a safe direction. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
IMPORTANT: Failure to keep clutch adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions will void warranty on entire clutch assembly. Refer to Clutch Manual for information on clutch adjustment. 1. Discharge Chute 3. Chute Index Plate 2. Lock Pin Figure 6 OC0860 GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
4. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Feed Hopper. Learn the capacity of your chipper; limbs should be trimmed with chipper capacity in mind. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
Figure 9 OC0181 6. Through the discharge opening, scrape any chips that are lodged around the cutter disc inside the chipper housing. 7. Once chips are removed, reposition and secure Discharge Chute and Knife Access Covers. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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NEVER leave a running unit unattended. ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use. ALWAYS take all possible precautions when leaving equipment unattended to avoid injury. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
SECTION 4: GENERAL MAINTENANCE 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 WARNING from a GRAVELY Dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center.
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2. Remove the knife access cover on the right side of the chipper housing. 3. Carefully rotate the flywheel until knives are located in the access area. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
Knife Sharpening Knives cannot be sharpened free-hand, but must be parallel ground by machine. Return knives to Gravely or take to a qualified grinder. Knives must be ground and kept as a “matched set.” Knives that are not of equal length, width and thickness can cause imbalance and severe damage.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
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When replacing battery use a 12-volt battery with a minimum of 660 cold crank amps. Cutting Capacity – cm (in.) 23 (9) Intermittently Fuel Capacity 10 Gal. Hydraulic Oil 10W-30 Grease Stens Cutting Blade Speed – RPM 1500 GRAVELY® International 944 Pro Chip...
1 Year Limited Warranty Ariens Company hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser that all Gravely Pro Chip, Pro Vac, Skidster and Aerator products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one Gravely Division of Ariens Company...
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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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