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.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM This equipment and/or its engine may include exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission controls and components by unauthorized personnel may result in severe fines or penalties.
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and These are safety alert feet and throwing objects. Failure to symbols. They mean: observe the safety instructions in • ATTENTION! the manuals and on decals could •...
SAFETY DECALS This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. The safety decals on your machine are visual reminders of the important safety information found in this manual.
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2. Safety Decal Description 1.3 Tipping Hazard 1. DANGER! Avoid tipping hazard. DANGER! DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°. Read and understand the operator’s manual before operating unit. 1.1 Amputation Hazard DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°. To avoid amputation hazard do not put hands near 1.4 Service Hazard rotating blades.
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3. DANGER! Look behind when operating Discharge Hazard – NEVER the unit in reverse. direct discharge toward people, pets or property. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. 1.6 Loss of Traction Hazard Amputation Hazard – If loss of traction is NEVER stick hands or feet experienced do the under deck or shielded...
5. HOT SURFACES! 8. DANGER! DO NOT touch parts which DANGER! Keep hands are hot from operation. and feet away from all ALWAYS allow parts to rotating or moving parts. cool. 6. ROTATING PARTS! SAFETY RULES This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
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Operator Age Before Operating Do not allow children under the age of 18 to Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the operate any outdoor power equipment. equipment is in safe working condition. Local regulations may restrict the age of the Maintain the machine to be in compliance operator.
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Do not operate machine without the entire Operating Conditions grass catcher, discharge guard, or other Always check overhead and side clearances safety devices in place and working. carefully before operation. Always keep hands and feet away from all Watch for traffic when operating near or pinch points.
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Operation on slopes may lead to loss of Remove gas-powered equipment from the steering control. When operating on slopes trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is be prepared to react to an emergency not possible, then refuel such equipment situation: with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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Explosive Gases from battery can cause Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or death or serious injury. Poisonous battery a hand. On multiblade mowers, rotation of fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact one blade will cause all blades to rotate. with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe Never weld or straighten mower blades.
ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: DO NOT loosen bolt more than WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read one full turn. and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. Unpack Unit – Remove shrink wrap and packaging materials. 2. Remove Unit From Container – Place bypass levers in neutral position (see Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 20).
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11. Lubrication – Lubricate all fittings per maintenance label under seat and check hydrostat oil level (see Maintenance Schedule on page 21). 12. Remove discharge chute from transport position and place in operating position. Transport Position 48" Decks 52" and 60" Decks Operating Position 13.
If farther forward the unit does not perform as stated, contact than the left lever. your Gravely dealer for repairs. NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral. Stop...
Choke Control (991119, 120, 121, 122, NOTE: The engine will not start unless the steering control levers are in the neutral 123, 124, 127) position, the PTO switch is in the “Off” Push the choke lever position and parking brake is set. forward to start a cold Mower Lift Pedal engine.
SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Service Alerts: Counts down hours until service is needed and displays "Now" when service is due. Service time is measured for: WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit stationary, • Engine oil and filter changes (CHG OIL) parking brake on and engine shut off. •...
Lower Center Bar FILLING FUEL TANK (Figure 5) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section WARNING: Lower the center bar before proceeding. only when necessary to drive under an object. There is no rollover protection with the center bar in the Add fuel to fuel tank as needed.
PRE-START 7. As soon as the engine starts, release the key. CAUTION: Make sure all hardware is 8. Move the choke control to the “Off” tight, all safety devices are in place position from the “Choke” position. Wait and all adjustments are made until the engine is running smoothly correctly.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO Neutral Position Drive Position switch to the “Off” position. 9. When you know how to operate the unit, select a speed appropriate to your mowing conditions. PARKING To park the unit: 1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn off PTO.
See Parking Brake Interlock System on page 15. Interlock System Check Hydraulic Fluid Check hydraulic oil level mark on expansion tank. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent as needed. Do not overfill. See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 23.
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Period Service Task 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. 50 Hours Check Brake Gap Adjust gap if necessary. See Adjusting the Parking Brake on page 29.
Should engine service be WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can required, it can be obtained from a Gravely result in severe burns. Fluid in dealer or the engine manufacturer’s hydraulic system can penetrate skin authorized service center.
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400 hours. Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil before starting engine. (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent. 1. Place container under oil filter to catch oil. 1. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack up the unit so that both drive wheels are 2.
Install Battery DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern (Figure 13) 1. Install battery and secure with battery hold down. 2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then negative). Position boot over positive terminal. 3. Return seat to operating position. Clean Battery Keep battery and its terminals clean.
26. screw on the pump. Jump-Starting 8. Move steering levers from forward to Gravely does not recommend jump-starting reverse several times and return your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine steering levers to neutral position. and electrical system components. See your Check wheel(s) for movement.
1. Limiter Bolt 2. Jam Nut 3. Steering Lever 4. Stop Bracket Figure 16 ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS 1. Tie Rod Jam Nut Adjust Lever Height 2. Tie Rod 1. Shut off engine and remove ignition key. 3. Steering Lever 4. Brake Interlock 2.
3. Adjust eccentric spacers so steering Adjust the Parking Brake levers are at equal height with a 1.27 – (Figure 19) 2.54 cm (1/2 – 1") gap between them. 1. Disengage the parking brake. (Figure 18) 2. Loosen the nuts on the parking brake cable adjuster and then turn the adjuster until the cable is taut, not tight.
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48" and 52" Belt Layout 1. Footboard in open position 2. Support Frame 3. Pivot Figure 20 Replacing Mower Belts (Figure 21 and 22) NOTE: Long PTO mower belt must be removed to remove short mower belt. 1. PTO Mower Belt CAUTION: Use care when releasing 2.
Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt (Figure 23) 1. Properly stop and park unit (see Operation on page 15). 2. Remove the PTO belt from the mower clutch sheave (see Replacing Mower Belts on page 30). CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension.
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Removing the Mower Deck 1. Remove PTO belt (see Replacing Mower Belts on page 30). WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Mower lift arms and mower lift pedal could cause severe injury if the lift assist spring is not disconnected before disconnecting the lift chains. Lowest Cutting Springs store energy.
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Check Blade Level and Pitch 1. Raise mower deck to a 8.9 cm (3 1/2") cutting height. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 3. Turn the blades so the blade ends point left to right across the width of the deck. 4.
To adjust: Blade Side-to-Side Level 1. If necessary, loosen gap adjustment nuts until a 0.040 cm (0.016") feeler gauge fits between armature and rotor. 2. Slide a 0.050 cm (0.020") feeler gauge between armature and rotor. 3. Tighten gap adjustment nut until there is slight contact on feeler gauge.
NOTICE: Gravely recommends using a ACCESSORIES quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left in the fuel system without a stabilizer, even Part No. Description for short periods of time, deteriorates and 79104500 Mulching Kit 48" Decks leaves gummy deposits in the system that 79213500 Mulching Kit 52"...
35.6 (9.4) Type Refer to engine manual. Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent. Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Speed Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 16.1 (10.0) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 8.0 (5.0)
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35.6 (9.4) Type Refer to engine manual. Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent. Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Speed Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 16.1 (10.0) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 8.0 (5.0)
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35.6 (9.4) Type Refer to engine manual. Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Use 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent. Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Speed Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 16.1 (10.0) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 8.0 (5.0)
Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 9/1/2015 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.
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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.
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• Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed. Different areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.
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655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 gravelymower.com gravely.custhelp.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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