Long-Term Storage; Start-Of-Season Preparation; Troubleshooting - Gravely 994135 Operator's Manual

LONG-TERM STORAGE

1. Perform short-term storage procedures.
2. Lubricate as directed in Maintenance
Schedule on page 19..
3. Touch-up all scratched painted surfaces.
4. Remove and charge battery as directed
in Charging the Battery on page 25. Store
battery in a cool, dry, protected area.
PROBLEM
Engine does not
crank.
Engine cranks but
does not start.
Oil pressure light
is on.
Engine continues
to run when
ignition key is in
the off position.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBABLE CAUSE
PTO engaged.
Parking brake disengaged.
Loose or corroded battery cables.
Discharged battery.
Faulty starter.
Blown fuse.
Failed relay.
Loose or broken wires.
Weak battery.
Fuel tank empty.
Faulty spark plug.
Air cleaner is plugged or dirty.
Fuel filter is dirty.
Faulty engine.
Weak battery.
Oil pressure is low.
Ignition ground wire disconnected. Connect ground wire to clean metal
Ignition switch failure.
5. Store unit in a cool, dry, protected area.
Do not store unit outdoors.
START-OF-SEASON
PREPARATION
1. Before adding fuel for the first time after
long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizer-
treated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel
containers with remaining fuel.
2. Charge and install the battery.
CORRECTION
Disengage PTO.
Engage parking brake.
Clean and tighten battery cables.
See Clean Battery on page 25.
Charge battery. See Charging the
Battery on page 25.
See your Gravely Dealer.
Check main fuse and replace if
necessary.
Check relays in fuse block and
replace if necessary
Check wire harness and
connections.
Check voltage and charge if
required. See Charging the Battery
on page 25.
Fill fuel tank. See Filling Fuel Tank
on page 15.
Replace spark plug. Refer to
Engine Manual.
Clean or replace air cleaner. Refer
to Engine Manual.
Clean or replace fuel filter. Refer to
Engine Manual.
Refer to Engine Manual or see
your Gravely Dealer.
Check voltage and charge if
required. See Charging the Battery
on page 25.
Refer to Engine Manual.
surface.
Replace ignition switch. See your
Gravely Dealer.
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