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Hydro Pro Series
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
988105 - HR1536FX
988108 - HE1748FL
988120 - HR1536FXP
988123 - HE1748FX
988124 - HE1748FXP
988125 - HE1748FLP
988126 - HE1952FL
988127 - HE1952FLP
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
00496200 10/05
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Hydro Pro Series Owner/Operator Manual Models 988105 - HR1536FX 988108 - HE1748FL 988120 - HR1536FXP 988123 - HE1748FX 988124 - HE1748FXP 988125 - HE1748FLP 988126 - HE1952FL 988127 - HE1952FLP ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 00496200 10/05 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of DANGER: Before operation of unit, carefully and completely purchase. Registering the product will help the company read your manuals. The contents will provide you with an...
  • Page 3: Safety

    5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. 6. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. Advise customer on adjustments. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and understand them. SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: This cutting machine is capable...
  • Page 4 Always stand clear of discharge area. DO NOT direct discharge toward other people. Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade. DO NOT operate mower over gravel and hard OL0910 surfaces. Keep people and pets away when operating unit. Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
  • Page 5 ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or Thrown objects can cause injury and property damage. DO curbs. NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge directly onto paved or gravel surfaces. Keep children and people away. Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a this unit.
  • Page 6 DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind, serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to before and while backing. positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
  • Page 7: Assembly

    Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit Use extra care with grass catchers and other attachments. and that can be used safely on your terrain. These can change the stability of the unit. Use only approved hitch points. Check attachment components frequently for wear, damage or deterioration.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION 988120, 124, 125, 127 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and To test: understand the entire Safety section before 1. With engine off, set controls as listed in line A of the proceeding. table below and try to start the engine. IMPORTANT: If the system does not function properly, do CONTROLS AND FEATURES not operate the unit until repairs are made.
  • Page 9 Operator Presence Control (988105, 108, 123, 126) Ignition Switch (988105, 120) The operator presence control lever must be depressed to Operate the ignition switch with the removable operate the PTO. When the speed control levers are in key. The switch uses two positions: Off (1) and forward position, the parking brake is off, or the PTO is On (2).
  • Page 10 PTO Clutch (988120, 124, 125, 127) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Lock steering control levers in neutral before disengaging cold start feature. Unit will move if steering controls are engaged when cold start feature is released. Notch OE0261 Pull the PTO (power take off) switch past On (1) to Reset (2) to engage the mower blades.
  • Page 11 STARTING AND SHUT OFF 4. Put the shift lever in neutral. 5. Move PTO switch to Off. Before Each Use 6. If the engine is cold, choke the engine. Check each item in Each Use in the Maintenance Schedule. 7. Move the throttle to Fast. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the speed control 8.
  • Page 12 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When the engine WARNING: Uncontrolled reverse travel can is running and the speed control levers are result in serious injury. engaged, releasing only one steering latch Do not put steering levers into the reverse causes the unit to circle around one drive position unless you are prepared to operate in wheel.
  • Page 13 • To stop unit motion, allow control levers to return to 3. Turn off PTO switch. neutral. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Fixed Decks (988105, 120, 123, 126) 1. Shut off the unit. See Shut Off on page 11 and "To stop mowing."...
  • Page 14 LAWN STRIPER ADJUSTMENT (48" and 52" Floating Decks (988108, 124, 125, 127) decks; optional on 36" decks) 1. Shut off the unit. See Shut Off on page 11 and "To stop The striper drags behind the deck and shapes grass as you mowing."...
  • Page 15: Maintenance Schedule

    TO TRANSPORT UNIT Engage parking brake. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key and drain fuel when from rods or linkages that could be damaged. transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Use extra care when loading or unloading unit.
  • Page 16: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Remove tank from frame and allow tank to tip rearward WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and to allow oil to drain from system (Figure 8). understand the entire Safety section before 3. After most of the oil has drained, turn the tank upside proceeding.
  • Page 17 GENERAL LUBRICATION 5. Adjust tracking if needed. Try each of the following steps until the unit tracks straight. It Apply a small amount of oil to the pivot points as required for may not be necessary to perform all the steps. smooth operation (Figure 9).
  • Page 18 1. Parking Brake Rod 2. Clevis 3. Parking Brake Arm Figure 14 SPEED CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (988105, 108, 123, 126) 1. Reverse Stop Bolt 2. Neutral Adjustment Bracket Check Neutral Figure 11 1. Put speed control levers in neutral. 2. Lock steering control levers in neutral. Parking Brake Adjustment 3.
  • Page 19 2. Remove steering link clevis from steering control rod. 3. Turn the clevis down the steering link rod lengthen the link. 4. Replace clevis on steering control rod. 5. Check for backwards creep. 6. If unit creeps backwards, adjust steering rod clevis (see Speed Control Neutral Adjustment).
  • Page 20 Slower Speed 1. Clevis Connect clevis 2. Speed Control here for faster Plate speed range. 3. Pump Actuating Spring 4. Pump Actuating Spring Anchor Faster Speed 1. Neutral Bracket 2. Clevis 3. Speed Control Arm Figure 18 Figure 17 OG1340 REMOVE SINGLE LEVER PLATES (988105, 988120, 124, 125, 127 108, 123, 126)
  • Page 21 1. Armature 3. Inspection Slot 2. Rotor 4. Gap Adjustment OG0795 Figure 20 1. Mower Clutch 4. Hydro Pump Belt OG1500 Sheave 5. Pump Pulleys 2. Mower Belt BATTERY (988108, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127) 3. Pump Belt Idler Spring Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the Figure 19...
  • Page 22 8. Replace deck cover and secure. the unit and allowing the engine to run. NOTE: Make sure wing knobs do not interfere with cutting Jump-Starting height adjustments. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system GB-22...
  • Page 23 Deck Belt MOWER BLADES NOTE: Mower drive belt must be removed before removing NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions, replace the deck belt. blades when air lifts become eroded through at ends (Figure 24). DO NOT sharpen to this pattern Sharpen to this pattern OG1395 1.
  • Page 24: Storage

    Sharpen the Mower Blades 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT Figure 24. change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the mower blade. CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blades while on unit.
  • Page 25: Accessories

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Changes in the 1. Loose or missing fasteners. 1. Check all the fasteners. Replace if necessary. sound or 2. Mower blade problem. 2. Check blades for wear or damage. See MOWER vibrations of the BLADES on page 23. unit 3.
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 988105 988108 988120 988123 Model HR1536FX HE1748FL HR1536FXP HE1748FX Engine Engine Kawasaki FH430V- FH430V- Engine Model Number FH500V-AS35 FH500V-AS35 BS06 BS06 Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM 15 (11.2) 17 (12.7) 15 (11.2) 17 (12.7) Governed RPM (May be different from 3450 ±...
  • Page 27 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 988124 988125 988126 988127 Model HE1748FXP HE1748FLP HE1952FL HE1952FLP Engine Engine Kawasaki FH430V- FH580V- FH580V-ASXX Engine Model Number FH500V-AS35 BS06 ASXXR Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM 17 (12.7) 17 (12.7) 19 (14.2) 19 (14.2) Governed RPM (May be different from 3450 ±...
  • Page 28: Warranty

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  • Page 30 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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