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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
988150 – 32GR
988151 – 36GR
988152 – 48GR
04263400 12/10
Printed in USA
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- Page 1 Pro-Walk Gear Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 988150 – 32GR 988151 – 36GR 988152 – 48GR Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
English may be obtained from completely read your manuals. The contents your Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance. - Page 3 Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
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Page 4: Safety
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or Failure to observe the safety moderate injury. It may also be used instructions in the manuals and on to alert against unsafe practices. - Page 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. Shut off engine and allow to cool before refueling. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Do Not overfill. Wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine. Do Not smoke while refueling.
- Page 6 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Always stand clear of This equipment and/or its engine may include discharge area. DO NOT direct exhaust and evaporative emissions control discharge toward other people. system components required to meet U.S. Remove objects that could be OL0910 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) thrown by the blade.
- Page 7 • Use extra care when handling • Stop equipment and inspect blades gasoline and other fuels. They are after striking objects or if an abnormal flammable and vapors are explosive. vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations. a. Use only an approved container. •...
- Page 8 Checking Mowing Area • Use extra care with grasscatchers. These can change the stability of the • Clear mowing area of objects that machine. Do not use grasscatcher on might be thrown. Keep people and steep slopes. pets out of mowing area. Rotating Blades are Dangerous •...
- Page 9 Checking Wheel Hardware • Disconnect battery or remove spark plug (for gas engines) before making • A serious accident could occur any repairs. Disconnect the negative causing serious injury if wheel terminal first and the positive last. hardware is not tight. Reconnect positive first and negative •...
- Page 10 • If an accident occurs, see a doctor • Use only an approved fuel container. immediately. Any fluid injected into the Use only non-metal, portable fuel skin must be surgically removed within containers approved by the a few hours or gangrene may result. Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the Doctors unfamiliar with this type of American Society for Testing &...
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Page 11: Assembly
Handling Waste Product and • See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn how to Chemicals recycle or get rid of waste products. • A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, provides specific details on chemical coolant, brake fluid, and batteries, can harm products: physical and health hazards, the environment and people:... -
Page 12: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 1. Shift Lever 2. Steering Lever Latches 3. Steering Levers 4. Throttle Lever 5. Ignition Switch 6. PTO Switch 7. Operator Presence Controls 8. Fuel Cap 9. Recoil Starter Handle 10. Traction Belt Guard 11. Choke Control GB - 12... -
Page 13: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Operate and understand the entire Safety only when operator presence control section before proceeding. is functioning correctly. See Check Safety Interlock System on page 13 for testing instructions. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 3 for controls and features Steering Levers locations. - Page 14 Choke Control IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include Use the choke control to start a evaporative emissions control system cold engine. Pull the control out components, required to meet EPA and/or to choke the engine. Push the CARB regulations, that will only function control in when the engine gets properly when the fuel tank has been filled to...
- Page 15 3. Move PTO switch to Off. 3. Engage the operator presence control and move shift lever to desired direction 4. Set throttle to the proper starting and speed. position. If the engine is cold, choke the engine. 4. Hold steering levers against the handlebar and release steering latch 5.
- Page 16 To move in reverse: NOTE: If necessary, up to an additional 3/4 in. (19 mm) of cutting height can be obtained. 1. Hold the steering levers against the See Additional Cutting Height on page 17. handlebar. Holes in the height of cut (HOC) rods are 2.
- Page 17 ADDITIONAL CUTTING HEIGHT WARNING: Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy gloves and use extreme caution when servicing. On multi-blade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate. When the deck is adjusted to its highest level, up to an additional 3/4 in.
- Page 18 1. Set deck to maximum cut height. See 4. Chock or block the wheels if parked on a CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on slope. page 16. TO PUSH UNIT BY HAND 2. Remove blades. See Replace Mower Blades on page 25. To move the unit without the engine running: 3.
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Page 19: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Period Service Task Check Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or System 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 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If unit turns to the left WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire. and understand the entire Safety 2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire. section before proceeding. 3. Check for brake binding on left wheel and adjust as needed. - Page 21 3. If brakes do not engage fully when traction belt is disengaged, the brakes are too loose. Disconnect trunnion from the clutch weldment and turn the trunnion down the brake rod to increase braking. Reconnect the trunnion to the clutch weldment (Figure 12). 4.
- Page 22 9. Connect steering control rod to wheel NOTE: Move spring anchor location to clutch arm weldment with trunnion and hole to gain more traction on hilly terrain. hair pin. 10. Replace traction belt guard. 11. Replace clutch idler pulley spring. 12.
- Page 23 To adjust: 5. Remove old transmission belt from mower clutch sheave and transmission 1. Stop the engine. Remove ignition key. sheave. Put PTO lever in the "OFF" position. Put 6. Install new transmission belt in the top the shift lever in neutral. groove of the clutch hub and on the 2.
- Page 24 32" AND 36" BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Mower 4. Mower Drive Clutch Belt Idler Sheave Spring 2. Mower Drive 5. Mower Drive Belt Idler Belt 3. Deck Sheave 6. Mower Deck Drive Belt 1. Belt 4. Deck Idler Idler 2. Idler Spring 5.
- Page 25 Remove Mower Blades Sharpen the Mower Blades Figure 20. WARNING: Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or a CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy mower blades while on unit. An gloves and use extreme caution unbalanced mower blade will when servicing.
- Page 26 SERVICE ELECTRICAL 12. Grease the spindle. See GENERAL LUBRICATION on page 20. Replace Fuse 13. Install mower blade, blade washers and blade bolt assembly. Tighten bolt to 120 IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! When lbf-ft (163 N•m). replacing fuses use only 25-amp fuses or you may damage the circuit.
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Page 27: Storage
79260000 48-in. Mulch Kit (988152) Storage – Two Months or More SERVICE PARTS Check each item in the MAINTENANCE Always use genuine Gravely parts to keep SCHEDULE on page 19, but do not add your mower running like new. gasoline. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety Interlock System is 1. The engine will not start unless the shift preventing start. lever is in neutral, the key is in the On start position, and the Power Take Off (PTO) is Off. -
Page 29: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 988150 988151 988152 Model 32GR 36GR 48GR Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FS48IV Governed RPM (May be different 3600 ± 100 from maximum RPM) Cooling Capacity Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 5.4 (8.7) Reverse Maximum –... -
Page 30: Warranty
90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period. - Page 31 Have the warranty service performed by an authorized Ariens, Gravely or Countax service representative. To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative in the United States or Cananda, contact the Ariens Company at: 655 W. Ryan Street, Brillion, WI 54110 • (920) 756 - 4688 www.ariens.com •...
- Page 34 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.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.