Gravely WAW 34 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely WAW 34 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Wide area walk mower

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Wide Area Walk Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
ENGLISH
FRENCH
Models
911412 – WAW 34
04081900A 11/10
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Wide Area Walk Mower Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 911412 – WAW 34 04081900A 11/10 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRENCH...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your Dealer. Visit your dealer or ENGINE MANUAL www.gravely.com for a list of languages available for your The engine on this unit is covered by a equipment. separate manual specific to the engine. This...
  • Page 3 • Record Engine Model & Serial numbers 2. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration here: Card and return the card to Gravely. 3. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on PRODUCT REGISTRATION adjustments.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or and feet and throwing objects. moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and practices.
  • Page 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 05365400A Figure 2 1. DANGER! Do not operate mower unless TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached.
  • Page 6 2. WARNING! 4. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Do not operate mower unless guards are in Read the operator’s manual. operating position or bagger is attached. 5. WARNING! OL1801 Always stand clear of discharge Keep children and others away area.
  • Page 7 Wear appropriate hearing protection. Check grass bag for wear, damage, and/or NEVER operate mower barefoot or when deterioration. Replace only with Gravely wearing open sandals or canvas shoes. original equipment replacement parts for NEVER wear loose clothes, long hair or safety.
  • Page 8 A spark arrestor, if used, ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective must be maintained in effective working order gear near battery. by the operator. See your Gravely Dealer or ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of engine manufacturer’s service center. children.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    Use only accessories which have been Use extra care when loading or unloading approved by Gravely and are properly unit onto trailer or truck. installed. Ensure all wheel blocks, jack stands and tie Use only accessories or attachments that are downs will support unit during maintenance.
  • Page 10 NOTE: After the first twenty-five hours of operation, belt wear may require the PTO clutch cable and the drive control cables to be adjusted. See Forward/Reverse Drive Controls on page 19 and Wheel Drive Belts on page 20. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the unit without understanding how the controls work and how to safely start, stop and operate the unit.
  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 05365400A Figure 6 1. PTO Clutch Lever 2. Parking Brake Release Lever 3. Forward Drive Control 4. Reverse Drive Control 5. Handlebars 6. Fuel Tank and Cap 7. Height Adjustment Spacers 8. Muffler 9. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10. Air Filter 11.
  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES PTO Disengaged: Mower blades See Figure 6 for locations. stop rotating. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. PTO Engaged: Hold down the lock lever and then hold clutch lever CAUTION: AVOID INJURY.
  • Page 13 Lock Pin Remove the spacers from the stack. Flats Spacers Secure spacers above the Figure 7 caster arm with the lock pin. Align the open ends of the spacers with the flats on the caster spindle and remove the spacers one at a time until enough are left at the bottom for the desired cutting height.
  • Page 14 Forward Drive Control (Lower Right Hand Control) Reverse Drive Control CAUTION: Unit will move at engine start if the wheel drive controls are engaged. ALWAYS release the wheel drive controls before starting unit. STOP NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.
  • Page 15 GASOLINE To stop the mower in an emergency: 1. Release the PTO clutch lever and the IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that parking brake lever. meets the following guidelines: 2. Turn the ignition key to the "OFF" • Clean, fresh gasoline. position.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    NOTE: If the blade makes a scraping sound when the PTO lever is released, the blade Should engine require service, contact a brake is faulty. Contact a Gravely Dealer Gravely Dealer or an authorized engine immediately for repair. manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 17 To install blade: DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern 1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware. 2. Torque 5/8-inch nut to 92 to 130 lbf-ft (125 to 176 N•m). 3. Connect spark plug wire. DISCARD If More Than 1/2 in.
  • Page 18 CHECK DRIVE BELTS CHECK SPARK PLUG Check drive belts and replace if worn or Spark plug should be replaced every 100 damaged. See Wheel Drive Belts on page 20. hours of operation or each year. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can CHECK FASTENERS cause sparking.
  • Page 19: Service And Adjustments

    4. Tighten the lock nut to hold the adjustment. IMPORTANT: If you cannot adjust the PTO clutch or if it fails to operate properly, immediately take the unit to your Gravely dealer for repair. 1. Cable 2. Lock Nut Adjuster Figure 13 1.
  • Page 20 BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Check the wheel drive control adjustment after the first 25 hours of use to compensate for belt wear. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. ALWAYS block wheels, engage Rear of Unit - Forward Drive Belt Routing parking brake and know all jack stands are strong, secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance.
  • Page 21 PTO Belt Deck Belt 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. cool. 2. Remove the two drive belts from engine 2.
  • Page 22 SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
  • Page 23: Storage

    1. Add fuel stabilizer according to to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is manufacturers’s instructions. available from your Gravely Dealer. Do not 2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after use abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners. adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the carburetor.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety switch not held down. 1. Hold down safety switch while turning the ignition key. start 2. Ignition switch is faulty. 2. Replace ignition switch. 3. Wiring harness fuse is blown. 3.
  • Page 25: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Always use genuine Gravely parts to keep See your authorized Gravely Dealer to add your mower running like new. these optional accessories. Part Description 71106100 Bagger Kit Number 71510800 Mulch Kit 03746500 Blade 03797300 Mulching Blade 07200529...
  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 911412 Description WAW 34 Length - in. (cm) 68.5 (174) Height - in. (cm) 38 (96.5) Width - in. (cm) 36 (91.4) Actual Weight - lbs (kg) 276 (125.2) Cutting Width- in. (cm) 34 (86.3) Cutting Height - in. (cm) 1.75 –...
  • Page 27: Warranty

    90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens, Countax or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
  • Page 28 Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Countax or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty. • The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless...
  • Page 29 • You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 30 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 32 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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