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.
The safety alert symbol above and signal penalties. Emission controls and components words below are used on decals and in this can only be adjusted by an Gravely dealer or manual. Read and understand all safety an authorized engine manufacturer's service messages.
5. Important ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Replacement decal part numbers are IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference found in the parts manual for your machine information worthy of special attention. and may be ordered from your dealer. SAFETY DECALS See Figure 2 for safety decal locations.
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Safety Decal Descriptions 3. DANGER! 1. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit DANGER! without discharge chute in operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Read and understand the DO NOT operate mower operator’s manual before unless all guards are in operating unit.
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3. Tipping Hazard Look behind when operating the unit in reverse. Avoid tipping hazard. 3. Loss of Traction Hazard If loss of traction is DO NOT operate on slopes experienced do the over 15°. following: DO NOT operate on slopes Disengage PTO.
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7. DANGER! 8. WARNING! (PRO-TURN Z / ZX) SERIOUS INJURY OR DANGER! DEATH may result from machine rollover. • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. • DO NOT operate machine on steep No smoking. slopes or near drop offs.
DO NOT operate the machine while explain it to them.Manuals are available in physically or mentally impaired, feeling tired, other languages at www.gravely.com. ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Only run the engine in well ventilated areas.
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DO NOT leave a running machine Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. unattended. ALWAYS park on level ground, Exercise caution when changing direction disengage the attachment, set parking on slopes. Use caution while operating near brake, stop engine and remove key (if dropoffs.
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ROPS (Pro-Turn Z / ZX) The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt when operating the machine. Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when absolutely necessary.
5. Adjust seat to forward-most position. See ASSEMBLY Adjust Seat on page 24. See Figure 5. 6. Rotate seat forward. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 7. Reinstall hardware removed in step 3. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove crate top and sides. 2.
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11. Rotate ROPS to operating position and 16. Lift discharge chute up slightly and rotate secure with lock pins. See Position ROPS down into operating position. See on page 16. Figure 9. 12. Pull transaxle bypass levers out to disengage transaxles. See Figure 7. IMPORTANT: Be sure to pull bypass levers out on each side of unit.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. See Figure 13. Read and understand the Controls engine speed. entire Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 10 for all controls and features Fast locations. IGNITION KEY See Figure 11. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
TRANSPORT LOCK RELEASE PARKING BRAKE LEVER LEVER See Figure 16. See Figure 15. Controls the parking brake. The engine will not start with brake in the off position. Releases deck from transport lock position. Parking Brake Engaged (On) Brake Released (Off) Figure 15 DECK LIFT PEDAL...
2. Raise center bar and secure with lock System by performing the tests in Check pins and hairpins. Safety Interlock System on page 21. Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if WARNING: AVOID INJURY. any of the tests fail. Seatbelt MUST be worn when 5.
Lowered Position With Bagger Installed Figure 18 Lowered Position With No Bagger Installed Lower Center Bar See Figure 19. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Lower the center bar only when needed to drive under an object. There is no rollover protection with the center bar in the lowered position.
IMPORTANT: Make sure choke is completely IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or off. Engine will not run smoothly using partial damage lawns. Always keep both wheels choke. rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely OPERATE UNIT stopped.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Your Gravely dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Figure 20 Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine service.
SERVICE PARTS Description Qty. Part No. Air Filter – Outer Element 21548800 See your Gravely dealer to purchase service (991230, 991232, 991234) parts for your unit. Air Filter (Models 991152, 21555300 Description Qty. Part No. 991154, 991156) Transaxle Drive Belt...
See Specifications on page 30 for CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK recommended tire pressure. SYSTEM Check function of the Safety Interlock System by performing the tests below. Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if any of the tests fail. EN - 21...
Models 991192, 991194, 991196, 991230, WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 991232, 991234 Explosive separation of tire See Figure 25. and rim parts is possible. • DO NOT inflate tires above the recommended pressure. • DO NOT inflate tires with a compressor; use a hand pump.
CHECK BATTERY WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead. Wash hands after handling. Clean Battery CAUTION: AVOID DAMAGE. DO NOT allow tools to contact metal surfaces when removing positive battery cable. 1. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first. 2.
3. Support unit so drive wheels are off the ground. 4. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit Manually on page 18. 5. Start the engine and slowly move steering levers forward and backward 5 or 6 times. 6. Return transaxle bypass levers to operating position.
ADJUST STEERING LEVERS Adjust Height The steering lever height may be adjusted for operator comfort. See Figure 29. 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool. 2. Remove steering lever hardware and remove steering lever from lower control arm.
Adjust Forward Position Adjust Limiter Bolts The steering lever forward position may be See Figure 32. adjusted for operator comfort. Limiter bolts can be adjusted to increase or 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for decrease drive wheel speeds. To adjust: moving parts to stop and for hot parts to 1.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s) are faulty. spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual. 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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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Mower blades not level or mower Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. deck pitch is incorrect. Refer to your unit’s Service Manual. Mower blades are dull or faulty. Sharpen or replace mower blades. Refer to your unit’s Service Manual.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE See your Gravely dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- your unit. pressure water or store outdoors. Description Part No. 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild...
3600 ± 75 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
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3600 ± 100 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
3600 ± 100 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 14.0 (8.7) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
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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