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Gravely 2042 ZT XL Owner's/Operator's Manual

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ZT XL
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
915110 - 2042 ZT XL
915112 - 2548 ZT XL
915114 - 2554 ZT XL
915118 - 1842 ZT XL
915120 - 2448 ZT XL
Transfer
model &
serial number
label from
product
registration
here.
®
ENGLISH
0295520011/07
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ZT XL ® Owner/Operator Manual Models 915110 - 2042 ZT XL 915112 - 2548 ZT XL 915114 - 2554 ZT XL 915118 - 1842 ZT XL 915120 - 2448 ZT XL ENGLISH Transfer model & serial number label from product registration here.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ......4 ASSEMBLY..... . . 9 CONTROLS AND FEATURES .
  • Page 3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. The Gravely dealer must register the product 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process 6. Fill out a product registration card and...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine is CAUTION: POTENTIALLY capable of amputating hands and HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not feet and throwing objects. Failure to avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or observe the safety instructions in moderate injury. It may also be the manuals and on decals could used to alert against unsafe result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 5 2. Danger! Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Avoid injury - Stay clear of OL1802 rotating parts. OL1816 Never direct discharge toward other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. 3. Danger! OL1803 Look down and behind before Always keep feet and hands and while backing.
  • Page 6 7. Caution Keep children, people, and pets away. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult. No smoking. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, and debris.
  • Page 7 DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot Mow up and down slopes, not across them. from operation. Allow parts to cool before Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose attempting to maintain, adjust or service. traction on slopes even though the brakes are NEVER place your hands or any part of your functioning properly.
  • Page 8 NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. A frozen battery can explode and result in ALWAYS allow engine to cool before death or serious injury. DO NOT charge or servicing. jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. Thaw the battery before putting on a charger NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or jump starting.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY Check function of all controls WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read See OPERATION on page 10. and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrench • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container.

  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    See figure 3 for all controls and features locations. Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Test Steering Parking Engine Lever...
  • Page 11 Parking Brake Test Steering Parking Engine Lever Brake Engages (2) and disengages (1) parking Neutral Off Disengaged Doesn’t brake. Position Start Out of Off Disengaged Shuts Neutral Position Neutral Engaged Shuts Position Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch * Test with engine running. Engages + Operator lifts off seat.
  • Page 12 NOTE: The parking brake must be disengaged prior to moving the steering levers from the neutral position. Mower Lift Pedal (figure 4) Raises and lowers the deck. 1. Seat 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Adjustment Lever 2. Mower Lift Pedal Figure 5 3.
  • Page 13 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE Starting the Engine NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake, and place the steering levers in neutral prior to starting the engine. 1. If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the On position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not use choke.

  • Page 14: Maintenance Schedule

    OPERATING MOWER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 1. Start engine. Cut grass when it is dry. 2. Set throttle lever to fast. Keep mower blades sharp. IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is Keep mower deck properly leveled. plugged with grass or other material. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
  • Page 15 Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 12). Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake contact your Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Battery Cables on page 19). Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on each Unit front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. or Every Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged.
  • Page 17 Rear Trunnion 5. Front 1. Adjustment Pin Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 2. Deck Access plate 6. Lift Arm 3. Mower Deck Figure 9 4. Drag Link REPLACING MOWER BLADE Figure 11 Remove (Figure 10) LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING CAUTION: Mower blades are sharp PITCH OF MOWER DECK and can cut you.
  • Page 18 The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From Lowest Cutting Position Side-To-Side (Figure 14): • Should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower deck. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends are perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame of the unit.
  • Page 19 3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. 4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 16). Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 16) 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 16). 2.
  • Page 20 5. Eccentric Spacer 5. Install battery on unit (see Battery Removal and Installation on page 19). Figure 17 Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting Forward and Reverse Speed your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine Adjustment and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.
  • Page 21 NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel. Either the wheel that is turning faster needs to slow down or the wheel that is turning slower needs to be sped up to allow the unit to travel in a straight line.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Install (Figure 20) Install hydrostatic belt on idler, electric clutch, pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 2. Connect idler spring. 3. Install clutch stop. 4. Connect electric clutch connector. 5. Install PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 21) 1. Hydrostatic Belt 2.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace loose or spark spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for plug(s) faulty. detailed instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Gravely Dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. Engine 1. Choke engaged.
  • Page 24 2. Faulty operator 2. Contact your Gravely Dealer. or shuts off. presence switch. 3. Electric clutch 3. Connect the electric clutch connector. connector is loose See REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT or disconnected.

  • Page 25: Service Parts

    3. Sharpen mower blades or replace mower mower blades. blades (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 17). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely 71509400 Light Kit parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915110 915118 915112 915120 915114 Model 2042 1842 2548 2448 2554 Engine - Type Kohler Briggs & Kohler Briggs & Kohler Stratton Stratton ELS Twin ELS Twin Engine Power Max - HP 20 (14.8) 18 (13.4) 25 (18.5) 24 (17.8) 25(18.5) (kW) at Governed RPM...
  • Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915110 915118 915112 915120 915114 Model 2042 1842 2548 2448 2554 Front Tire Size - in. (cm) 11 x 4 (27.9 x 10.2) Rear Tire Size - in. (cm) 20 x 8 (50.8 x 20.3) 20 x 10 (50.8 x 25.4) Front Tire Pressure - psi 46 (317) (kPa)
  • Page 28 The Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the for the life of the Sno-Thro, except as noted original purchaser that all Gravely Pro and below. ProMaster products manufactured by Ariens will Ariens Company will provide for the...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    • To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized shoes, runners, scraper blades, shear service representative, contact Ariens at: bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 headlights, light bulbs, knives, etc.
  • Page 30 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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