Gravely 885911 Operator's Manual

Gravely 885911 Operator's Manual

44" brush attachment

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44" Brush
Attachment
Operator's Manual
Manuel de I'utilisateur
Model
885911 – 44" Brush Attachment
(SN 000101 +)
E10
ENGLISH
04987400
12/15
FRANÇAIS
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 44” Brush Attachment Operator’s Manual Manuel de I’utilisateur Model 885911 – 44” Brush Attachment (SN 000101 +) ENGLISH • 04987400 12/15 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..... . 1 SAFETY......2 Practices &...
  • Page 3: Welcome

    WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every product in the Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your attachment will be part of your family for many years to come.
  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. It Read these safety rules and follow them means: closely. Failure to follow these rules could • ATTENTION! lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal • YOUR SAFETY IS injury or death to you or bystanders, or result INVOLVED! in damage to property or the unit.
  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS The safety decals on your unit are visual reminders of the important safety information Read operator’s manual. in this manual. All messages on your unit must be fully understood and carefully followed. Safety decals on the unit are explained below.
  • Page 6 Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. DO NOT touch parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before • Use an approved fuel container. attempting to maintain, adjust or service. • NEVER add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
  • Page 7 Disengage attachment when not in use and ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating when traveling from one work area to condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can another. cause fire or explosion. Disengage power to the attachment when Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean unit is transported or not in use.
  • Page 8 If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing Slope Operation immediately. Exercise extreme caution when operating on Properly remove fuel before tipping unit to slopes. DO NOT operate on steep slopes. avoid spills. DO NOT operate across the face of slopes; go up and down.
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION Refer to Pro-QXT Tractor Operator’s Manual for tractor-specific information. UNPACK UNIT WARNING: Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove all packaging material and ties from attachment. Tools Required: • Allen wrench WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to 1.
  • Page 10 See Figure 5. See Figure 7. 7. Rotate bow latch forward and position 2. Remove two cap screws from attachment around latch hook on brush attachment. control lever. 8. Rotate attachment lever backward to 3. Position lever under left handlebar and secure attachment to tractor.
  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    CONTROLS & FEATURES Figure 8 1. Attachment Drive Shaft 8. Attachment Control Knob 2. Attachment Lever 9. Brush 3. Attachment Lever Lock 10. Brush Guard 4. Bow Latch 11. Caster Wheel (2) 5. Power Take-off (PTO) Switch 12. Contact Adjustment Knob (2) 6.
  • Page 12: Power Take-Off (Pto) Switch

    ATTACHMENT CONTROL LEVER WARNING: Read and See Figure 11. understand the Safety section Releases and locks brush to set clearing before proceeding. angle. See Figure 8 for all controls and features locations. Safety Interlock System WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 13: Contact Adjustment Knobs

    CONTACT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS BEFORE OPERATION See Figure 13. Adjust brush height to compensate for brush wear. See Adjust Brush Contact on page 12. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Refer to Pro-QXT Tractor Operator’s Manual for tractor-specific pre-operation information and procedures.
  • Page 14: Operation

    Adjust Brush Contact 2. Move brush left or right until brush is in desired position. See Figure 15. 3. Release attachment control knob to lock Increase brush contact (lower brush): brush position. Move brush slightly left or 1. Equally turn both contact adjustment right to ensure locking pin is engaged.
  • Page 15: Lift Brush Attachment

    For Best Sweeping Results • Run in an overlapping series of paths. • Start in the middle of large areas and sweep debris to each side. • ALWAYS direct discharge with wind direction. • Snow is most easily removed as soon as snow falls.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    Proper maintenance can prolong the life of procedures. unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. Your Gravely dealer can provide service and Grease adjustments to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center for engine = Lubricate on Both Sides service.
  • Page 17: Change Gearcase Grease

    Latch Pin and Pivot Pin See Figure 19. 1. Hex Bolt Figure 19 2. Flat Steel Washer 3. Locking Nut Drive Chain 4. Side Plate 1. Remove hardware retaining front and Figure 21 rear brush bracket covers and remove covers. See Figure 20. 3.
  • Page 18: Storage

    3. Remove brush guard. STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Refer to Pro-QXT Tractor Operator’s Manual for tractor-specific storage information and procedures. SHORT TERM 1. Tighten all hardware to specifications. 2. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear or damage.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Brush sweeps remove obstruction before restarting. poorly. Attachment drive belt is slipping, Replace attachment drive belt. See your worn or damaged. Gravely dealer. Caster wheels Debris in casters. Clean debris from casters. do not pivot as Excessive friction in casters.
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Equipment Limited Warranty Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 9/1/2015 and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 21 Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 22 • Products are designed to the specifications in the area that the product was originally distributed. Different areas may have significantly different legal and design requirements. This warranty is limited to the requirements in the area in which the unit was originally distributed.
  • Page 23 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 gravelymower.com gravely.custhelp.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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