WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
When you see this symbol: personnel may result in severe fines or penalties. Emission controls and components • BECOME ALERT! can only be adjusted by an Gravely dealer or • OBEY THE MESSAGE! an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. Contact your Gravely Equipment...
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4. Notice 1. DANGER! NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures that are considered important but not hazard related. If not followed, property damage could result. DANGER! 5. Important IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference information worthy of special attention. Safety Decals Locations Read Operator’s Manual. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
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3. WARNING! 6. DANGER! Overfilling may cause Discharge Hazard – NEVER severe damage to direct discharge toward evaporative system. people, pets or property. NEVER fill fuel tank when Thrown objects can cause engine is running, hot, or injury or damage. unit is indoors.
SAFETY RULES Operator Age The following safety instructions are based DO NOT allow children under the age of 18 on the B71.4 specifications of the American to operate or service any outdoor power National Standards Institute and ISO 5395 in equipment.
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This product is equipped with an internal Before Operating combustion-type engine. DO NOT use unit Evaluate the terrain to determine what on or near any unimproved, forest-covered accessories and attachments are needed to or brush-covered land unless exhaust properly and safely perform the job. Only system is equipped with a spark arrester use accessories and attachments approved meeting applicable local, state or federal...
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Stop on level ground, lower implements, Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or disengage drives, engage parking brake (if floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough provided), disengage PTO, shut off engine terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or and allow moving parts to stop before traffic.
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Operation on slopes may lead to loss of Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are steering control. When operating on slopes explosive. Handle with care. Use only an be prepared to react to an emergency approved gasoline container with an situation: appropriately sized dispensing spout.
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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. Use jack both battery terminals at the same time may stands to support components when result in injury and unit damage.
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Transporting Unit Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck. Use full-width ramps for loading machine into trailer or truck. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. Tie the machine down securely using straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove packaging materials from unit. 2. Remove unit from shipping container. See Move Unit Manually on page 18. 3. Cut packaging ties and discard. 4. Lift discharge chute up slightly and rotate to operating position.
CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 4 1. Ignition Key 14. Engine Oil Filter 2. Choke Control Knob 15. Air Filter 3. Engine Throttle Control Lever 16. Deck Lift Lever 4. Power Take-off (PTO) Switch 17. Height-of-Cut Adjustment System 5. Forward Ground Speed Control Lever 18.
ENGINE THROTTLE CONTROL WARNING: AVOID INJURY. LEVER Read and understand the Safety See Figure 7. section before proceeding. Controls engine speed. See Figure 4 for all controls and features locations. IGNITION KEY Fast See Figure 5. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in on position.
OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER DRIVE CONTROL HANDLES See Figure 9. See Figure 11. Operator presence lever MUST be engaged Controls forward and reverse movement. To to operate speed control lever or PTO. stop unit, return levers to the neutral position. Engine will stop if operator presence lever is not engaged when parking brake is released.
DECK LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER See Figure 13. See Figure 15. Raises mower deck to change height-of-cut Controls the parking brake. The engine will setting. not start when parking brake lever is released. Brake Released (Off) Brake Engaged (On) Figure 13 Figure 15 HEIGHT-OF-CUT ADJUSTMENT...
7. Check function of the Safety Interlock 4. Slowly release deck lift lever until lever System by performing the tests below. contacts adjustment pin. Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if any of the tests fail. TEST SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
OPERATE UNIT OPERATION 1. Start the engine. See Start The Engine on page 17. 2. Engage operator presence lever. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 3. Release parking brake. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. 4. Set throttle control lever to fast position. 5.
For Best Mowing Results Direction of Travel Lever Position • Cut grass when it is dry. To lock unit in neutral, engage neutral locks. • Keep mower blades sharp. • Keep mower deck properly leveled. • Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Only: Adjust anti-scalp wheels to prevent scalping.
The Maintenance Schedule on Page 20 (Transaxles shows the recommended service schedule. Disengaged) Your Gravely dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE PARTS See your Gravely dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. Description Qty. Part No. Air Filter 21548000 Engine Oil Filter 21548100 Service Performed Fuel Filter 21548101 Clean Engine of any • Grass and Debris Spark Plug...
9. Reinstall filter guard and torque to 7.3 Hydraulic Oil on page 21. N•m (65 lb-in). DO NOT overtighten. Add Hydraulic Oil 10. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely 1. Place unit in service position. See p/n 00057100) or equivalent until oil Service Position on page 19.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Purge Hydraulic System Purge air from hydraulic system after draining Check tire pressures and inflate to oil or changing the filter. recommendation. See Specifications on page 40. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. This adjustment requires WARNING: AVOID INJURY. operating the engine. Use Explosive separation of tire and extreme care to avoid contact rim parts is possible.
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DO NOT sharpen to this pattern. Sharpen to this pattern. 1. Mower Blade 2. Lower Spindle Guard 3. Upper Spindle Guard Figure 22 DISCARD if more than 1.3 cm (1/2") Sharpen Blades 1. Cutting Edge 2. Square Corner CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen 3.
CHECK PARKING BRAKE IMPORTANT: Check parking brake on both sides of unit. 1. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on page 19. 2. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit Manually on page 18. 3. Release parking brake. 4. Push unit forward. •...
Tighten bolt until there is a slight amount of drag on the Jump Starting wheel bearing. The wheel should not spin Gravely does not recommend jump starting freely. your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and system components. Refer to engine manual for details.
ADJUST UNIT TO DRIVE ADJUST DRIVE CONTROL STRAIGHT HANDLES 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all Adjust Tire Pressure moving parts to stop and for hot parts to 1. Park unit on a flat, level surface. cool. 2. Check tire pressures. If needed, adjust to 2.
ADJUST PARKING BRAKE REPLACE PTO BELT If parking brake lever does not engage CAUTION: Damaged or worn parking brake shaft, brake cable may need belts may result in injury and / or adjustment. damage to the unit. Check belts 1. Remove five tapping screws from each for excessive wear or cracks dashboard side panel and remove often.
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Model 988184 Model 988184 1. Spring 2. Support Bracket Figure 34 3. PTO Belt Figure 32 Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Figure 35 See Figures 36 and 37. 4. Reinstall support bracket and stepped spacer onto PTO idler. 1.
3. Remove hardware retaining clutch stop Model 988184 bracket and J-clamp and remove bracket. See Figure 38. Figure 36 Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Figure 38 4. Under unit, slowly remove spring hook from anchor bolt to release transaxle idler belt tension. See Figures 39 and 40. 5.
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Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Figure 42 7. Remove transaxle drive belt. Install Transaxle Drive Belt See Figures 43 and 44. 1. Transaxle Idler 2. Spring 1. Install transaxle drive belt around engine sheave and transaxle sheaves. 3.
Models 988185, 988186, 988187 Figure 45 REMOVE / INSTALL MOWER DECK 1. Engine Sheave Remove Deck 2. Transaxle Drive Idler 1. Place unit in service position. See Figure 44 Service Position on page 19. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 3. Model 988184 Only: Tighten tensioning Springs store energy.
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Models 988185, 988186, 988187 1. Lift-Assist Spring 2. Spring Anchor Figure 46 7. Remove hardware retaining deck lift links to deck. See Figures 47 and 48. Model 988184 Figure 48 8. Remove hardware retaining deck mounting pins and remove pins. See Figure 49.
See Figure 52. 5. Position mower blades so ends point front to back and measure the following: • At the front of the deck, measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the middle blade. • At the rear of the deck, measure the distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the left and the right blades.
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See Figure 54. 5. Position mower blades so ends point Raise front to back and measure the following: • At the front of the deck, measure the Lower distance between the ground and the cutting edge of the right blade. •...
e. Tighten jam nuts against deck- leveling links. 48": 3.81 cm – 4.45 cm (1.50" – 1.75") 52": 4.45 cm – 5.08 cm (1.75" – 2.00") ADJUST DECK LIFT 60": 6.35 cm – 6.99 cm (2.50" – 2.75") See Figure 56. The deck-lift assist tension may be adjusted to modify deck lift assist and deck stability.
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Adjust Clutch 1. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on page 19. 2. Loosen adjustment nut until a 0.5 mm (0.020") feeler gauge fits between armature and rotor. 3. Tighten adjustment nut until armature and rotor make slight contact with feeler gauge.
Check safety interlock system. See engaged or is faulty. Test Safety Interlock System on page 16. Electrical system is faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Engine is faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Choke control knob is in on Move knob to off position.
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Replace Transaxle Drive Belt on page 29. Transaxles are faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Transaxle drive system is faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Hydraulic oil level is low. Add hydraulic oil. See Check Hydraulic System on page 21. PTO belt is faulty.
SHORT-TERM STORAGE ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- pressure water or store outdoors. See your Gravely dealer for a complete list of 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild compatible accessories and attachments for soap and water.
If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Gravely dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
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Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
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• Renting or leasing the vehicle. • Using the vehicle to tow or carry loads in excess of the limits specified in the operator’s manual. • Modifying the vehicle with parts and accessories that are not genuine or authorized Gravely parts or accessories.
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Disclaimer AriensCo may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the AriensCo to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. Limitation of Remedy and Damages AriensCo liability under this warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist, is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part.
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