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Manuel du Utilisateur
E10
ZT
Operator's Manual
915210 – ZT 34
(SN 000101 +)
915212 – ZT 42
(SN 000101 +)
915214 – ZT 50
(SN 000101 +)
915208 – ZT 34 CARB
(SN 000101 +)
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
™
Models
915232 – ZT 42 CARB
(SN 000101 +)
915234 – ZT 50 CARB
(SN 000101 +)
915232 – ZT 42 CARB
(SN 000101 +)
915234 – ZT 50 CARB
(SN 000101 +)
915244 – ZT 34
(SN 000101 +)
915246 – ZT 42
(SN 000101 +)
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04966000D
8/18
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 (SN 000101 +) 915214 – ZT 50 915232 – ZT 42 CARB (SN 000101 +) (SN 000101 +) 915208 – ZT 34 CARB 915234 – ZT 50 CARB (SN 000101 +) (SN 000101 +) 915244 – ZT 34 (SN 000101 +) 915246 –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manuals. The contents PRODUCT REGISTRATION will provide you with an understanding of The Gravely dealer must register the product safety instructions and controls during normal at the time of purchase. Registering the operation and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Equipment described within this manual may and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims be optional. Some illustrations may not be liability for any claims or damages, whether applicable to your unit.
  • Page 4 If you have purchased this NOTICE: General reference information for product from an Gravely dealer, the dealer proper operation and maintenance practices. can provide you with training. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or...
  • Page 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 07800401 KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 07800403 Figure 2 EN - 5...
  • Page 6 1. DANGER! 3. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit without discharge chute in DANGER! operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower Read and understand the unless all guards are in operator’s manual before operating position or operating unit.
  • Page 7 3.3 Tipping Hazard Look behind when operating the unit in reverse. Avoid tipping hazard. 3.6 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 over 15°.
  • Page 8 Safety Rules The following safety instructions are based ALWAYS Keep hands and on ISO 5395 and the B71.1 specifications of feet away from discharge the American National Standards Institute in chute. effect at the time of production. Training Dismemberment Hazard - Read, understand, and follow all instructions NEVER put hands or feet on the machine and in the manual(s) before...
  • Page 9 Inspect unit before each use for missing or Children damaged decals and shields, correctly Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is operating safety interlock system, and not alert to the presence of children. deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or Children are often attracted to the machine repair as needed.
  • Page 10 NEVER direct discharged material toward Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or anyone. Avoid discharging material against floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) traffic.
  • Page 11 DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. NEVER overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap When parking on slope ALWAYS chock or and tighten securely. block wheels. ALWAYS set parking brake. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing Choose a low ground speed so you will not immediately.
  • Page 12 ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective Transporting Unit gear near battery. Use insulated tools. Use extra care when loading or unloading ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of the machine into a trailer or truck. children. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Battery posts, terminals and related NEVER secure from rods or linkages that accessories contain lead and lead...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required • Adjustable wrenches • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease Unpack Unit 1. Remove unit and all other components 1. Steering Lever from the shipping container. 2.
  • Page 14 Level Mower Deck See Leveling and Adjusting Pitch of Mower Deck on page 24. Fill Fuel Tank Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See Filling Fuel Tank on page 18. Check Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Ignition Switch 10. Parking Brake Lever 11. Throttle Lever 2. PTO Switch 12. Choke 3. Seat 13. Seat Adjustment Lever (Models 915212, 4. Fuel Level 915214, 915232, 915234, 915246) 5. Steering Levers (2) 14. Height of Cut Selector Lever 6.

  • Page 16: Operation

    See Figure 4 for all controls and features Perform the following tests to ensure the locations. safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Test Steering Lever Parking Brake Engine...
  • Page 17 (figure 9). Height of Cut 3. Tip seat back. (Figure 5) Washout Port 1. Press the mower Gravely lift pedal to Models 915212, 915214, 915232, 915234, raise the deck. 915246 2. Position height of cut selector lever at (Figure 7) the desired setting in the height of cut bracket.
  • Page 18 WARNING: When using the deck wash system, NEVER engage the deck from any position other than the operator’s seat. DO NOT engage deck in the presence of ANY bystander. 7. From the operators seat, start the engine and engage the PTO. Allow unit to run as needed - typically 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Page 19 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include evaporative emissions control system WARNING: Operating unit on components, required to meet EPA and/or slopes may lead to loss of CARB regulations, that will only function steering control.
  • Page 20 MOVING UNIT MANUALLY 5. Use steering levers to move the unit. 6. Disengage PTO to stop mower blades. (Figure 8) TRANSPORTING UNIT WARNING: DO NOT disengage ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, or bypass transmission and coast remove key and properly remove fuel when downhill.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Schedule

    Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever. See Parking Moving Unit Manually on page 20. Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Brake Gravely dealer. Clean Clean engine, battery, seat, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use Unit solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives.
  • Page 22 Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean. See Cleaning Battery and Battery Battery Cables on page 28. Lubricate 1. Apply grease to zerk (1) on each front wheel. Unit 2. Apply grease to quick adjust seat mechanism through slots (2) on bottom side of seat plate.

  • Page 23: Service And Adjustments

    TIPPING SEAT FORWARD SERVICE AND (Figure 9) ADJUSTMENTS Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. Seat Tipped Forward 2. Mounting Hardware 3.
  • Page 24 1. Rear Trunnion 2. PTO Belt 3. Mower Deck 4. Drag Link 5. Front Trunnion 6. Lift Arms 7. Nuts Figure 10 LEVELING AND ADJUSTING Lowest Cutting Position PITCH OF MOWER DECK Pitch is the difference in blade height from front to back or from side to side.
  • Page 25 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Blades Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 12) (Figure 14) • Front tip of blades should be NOTICE: Adjusting the mower deck will 0 cm – 0.6 cm (0" – 1/4") lower than adjust the height and pitch of the mower the rear of the blades.
  • Page 26 REPLACING MOWER BLADE 1. Remove mower blade from unit. See Replacing Mower Blade on page 26. Remove Gravely recommends having mower blades (Figure 15) sharpened by a professional. Contact your Gravely dealer. CAUTION: Mower blades are Discard mower blade if (Figure 16): sharp and can cut you.
  • Page 27 SERVICING YOUR BATTERY 4. Remove nut and bolt securing battery hold down bracket. Save for NOTICE: Unit comes equipped with a reinstallation. maintenance-free battery that requires no NOTICE: The bolt securing the battery is regular maintenance except cleaning the mounted through the underside of the frame. terminals.
  • Page 28 Installation on page 27. Jump-Starting 5. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 6. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease to battery cable ends and terminals. and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.
  • Page 29 CARBON CANISTER FILTER ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Models 915208, 915232, 915234 (Figure 21) (Figure 20) Adjustment 3 Adjustment 1 1. Carbon Canister 2. Carbon Canister Filter Figure 20 Clean or replace the carbon canister filter Adjustment 2 whenever the engine air filter is cleaned or replaced.
  • Page 30 Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers in. Rotate this end away from the operator position to move the steering levers out. 1. Forward Travel Adjustment Bolt Figure 22 2. Lower Control Arm Figure 23 3.
  • Page 31 3. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley Models 915208, 915210, 915244 rests firmly against PTO belt. 4. Install belt covers on mower deck. NOTICE: Ensure that belt is still positioned in the groove of the sheaves after belt covers are installed.

  • Page 32: Storage

    STORAGE Short Term Storage IMPORTANT: NEVER clean unit with high- pressure water or store unit outdoors. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean dry area. Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage. Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Long Term Storage Follow all instructions under Short Term Storage.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace loose or spark plug(s) spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual faulty. for detailed instructions. Faulty electrical system. 6. Contact your Gravely dealer. Faulty engine. Contact your Gravely dealer. Choke engaged. Disengage choke. Air filter cartridge Clean or replace air filter cartridge.
  • Page 34 Steering levers need Adjust steering levers. See Forward Unit does not adjustment. Speed Adjustment on page 30. travel in a Hydrostatic Contact your Gravely dealer. straight line. transmission and/or linkage needs adjustment. Hydrostatic Contact your Gravely dealer. Unit creeps with...

  • Page 35: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts See your authorized Gravely dealer to add to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part No. Description 51519500 34- and 50-Inch Spindle...

  • Page 36: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915210 915212 915214 Model ZT 34 ZT 42 ZT 50 Engine Type Kohler 6000 Kohler 7000 Series Series 660 (40.3) 726 (44.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 + 0 / - 100 Drive Forward Max.
  • Page 37 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915208 915232 915234 Model ZT 34 CARB ZT 42 CARB ZT 50 CARB Engine Type Kohler 6000 Kohler 7000 Series Series 660 (40.3) 725 (44.2) Engine Displacement – cm Governed RPM (May be different from 3600 ± 75...
  • Page 38 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915244 915246 Model ZT 34 ZT 42 Engine Type Kohler 6000 Series 660 (40.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3600 + 0 / - 100 Drive Forward Max. – km/h (mph) 9.6 (6.0) Reverse Max.
  • Page 39 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;...
  • Page 40 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.
  • Page 41 • 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.
  • Page 42 Disclaimer Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the Ariens Company to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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