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Power Brush 28
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product
warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de
MTBE (éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE
annulent la garantie
.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
921026 – Power Brush 28
(Serial No. 35000 and up)
04374000 10/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Power Brush 28 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 921026 – Power Brush 28 (Serial No. 35000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If used your Dealer. Visit your dealer or improperly, this unit could be dangerous and www.gravely.com for a list of cause personal injury or property damage. languages available for your The contents will provide you with safety equipment.
  • Page 3 Customer Note: If Dealer does not register maintenance and adjustments. your product, please fill out, sign and return 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. the product registration card to Gravely or go 6. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration to www.gravely.com. Card and return the card to Ariens Company or go to www.gravely.com on...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY PRACTICES AND LAWS WARNING: To avoid injury to Practice usual and customary safe working hands and feet, always disengage precautions, for the benefit of yourself and clutches, shut off engine, and wait others. Understand and follow all safety for all movement to stop before messages.
  • Page 5 1. WARNING! NEVER use your hands to clear blockages. Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may be injured or damaged by thrown Operating on irregular terrain objects. could cause the brush to dig in OL0910 and drive the machine rearward. Keep children and people away.
  • Page 6 ALWAYS check overhead and side Never direct discharge towards persons or clearances carefully before operation. property that may be injured or damaged by ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating thrown objects. Use extreme caution on along streets or curbs. gravel surfaces.
  • Page 7 Run unit a few minutes after clearing snow to When practical, remove gas-powered prevent freeze-up of attachment. equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then Disengage attachment when not in use. refuel such equipment on a trailer with a Disengage all clutches before starting engine.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Tools Required: • Tire Gauge • Pliers • 1/2-In. 3/8-In, 7/16-In, and 9/16-In Wrench or Adjustable Wrench Unpacking Unit WARNING: Dropping or tipping over boxed unit could result in personal injury or damage to unit.
  • Page 9 Check Tire Pressure Check Engine Crankcase Oil IMPORTANT: Engine is shipped with 5W-30 CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive oil in crankcase. Refer to Engine Manual for separation of tire and rim parts is detailed instructions. possible when they are serviced Fill Engine Fuel Tank incorrectly: Refer to Engine Manual for proper type and •...

  • Page 10: Controls & Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 10. Fuel Fill Cap 2. Speed Selector Lever 11. Choke 3. Attachment Clutch Lever 12. Throttle 4. Recoil Starter Handle 13. Oil Drain Plug 5. Brush Angle Remote Trigger 14. Belt Guard 6.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION IMPORTANT: If belt squeals when brush runs freely, see Attachment Clutch/Brake WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Adjustment on page 24. and understand the entire Safety Choke Control Knob section before proceeding. 1. Choke Closed position: chokes off air to engine for easier start. 2.
  • Page 12 Fuel Shut-Off Valve Remote IMPORTANT: The fuel shut-off valve MUST Trigger be in the closed position prior to transporting the unit. The fuel shut-off valve has two positions: Locking Closed Position: Use Notches Lock this position to service, transport, or store the unit.
  • Page 13 Install spacers on the wheel spindle above or • Use of any gasoline other than those approved above will void the engine below the wheel support as shown. Turn the warranty. If the pumps are not marked spacers so the slot in the spacer does not for the content of alcohol or ethers, align with the flat sides on the wheel spindle.
  • Page 14 2. Plug extension cord into 120V 3-wire, grounded outlet. TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY IMPORTANT: Use only Gravely extension Immediately release both control levers to cord (P/N 02483100) or an equilavent cord stop unit in an emergency. Stop engine and...

  • Page 15: Storage

    3. Make sure that the traction clutch and USING THE BRUSH attachment drive clutch levers are fully After proper Pre-Start and Starting: disengaged. 1. Select speed control position and 4. Open fuel shutoff valve. direction. 5. Set the engine shut off switch to the IMPORTANT: DO NOT overload unit capacity "On"...

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact a Gravely dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 17 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The chart below shows the recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. More frequent service may be required due to working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris). MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Service Each Every...
  • Page 18 CHECK CLUTCH OPERATION CHANGE ENGINE OIL Brush must stop quickly when attachment Change oil after first 2 hours of operation, clutch lever is released. thereafter change oil every 25 hours (more often if required). Refer to Engine Manual for Wheels must stop quickly when traction drive detailed instructions.
  • Page 19 DO NOT allow grease or oil to get on the friction disc, drive plate or belts. NOTE: Apply Gravely Hi-Temp Grease (see Service Parts on page 29) or equivalent to the lube fittings (Figure 12). 1. Mounting Bolts 2.
  • Page 20 Grease OS7245 Figure 12 GB - 20...

  • Page 21: Service & Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS SPEED SELECTOR ADJUSTMENT WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire To adjust (Figure 14): Safety section before 1. Disconnect adjustment pivot pin from proceeding. speed selector arm. Save hardware for reinstallation. RECOIL GUARD FOAM COVER 2. Place the speed selector on dash panel in the fastest forward speed position.
  • Page 22 6. Support frame and brush assembly. 7. Remove cap screws holding brush assembly to frame (two on each side). 8. Separate assembly from unit. Lower handlebar to floor. 9. Remove attachment drive belt from lower pulley (hold brake away from belt). -A- -A- OS7242 1.
  • Page 23 TRACTION DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT (Figure 16 and 17) NOTE: Brush assembly and frame must be separated and attachment drive belt removed from engine sheave in order to change traction drive belt (Figure 16). CAUTION: Always support Sno- Brush frame and brush assembly when loosening the cap screws holding them together.
  • Page 24 Remove Attachment Cable Slack (Figure 20) 1. Remove the belt cover. 2. Loosen jam nut on cable adjustment barrel, and then turn the adjustment barrel down to shorten cable and remove all cable slack (Figure 20). 1. Swing Gate 2. Swing Gate Finger 3.
  • Page 25 Check Attachment Brake With the attachment clutch disengaged, (Figure 23) check the attachment idler arm position 1. With the attchment clutch lever here. The attachment idler arm should disengaged, brake pad must contact lightly touch the frame. attachment belt. With attachment clutch lever engaged, brake pad must be more than 1/16 in.
  • Page 26 FRICTION DISC REPLACEMENT Check Belt Finger Clearance (Figure 24) Remove Friction Disc 1. With attachment clutch lever engaged, (Figure 25): the belt finger located opposite the belt 1. Shut off engine, disconnect spark plug idler must be less than 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) wire and allow unit to cool completely.
  • Page 27 13. Insert new friction disc assembly into frame. Install washers onto carrier bearing and slide into speed selector arm. 14. Slide hex shaft through new friction plate assembly. Install pinion sprocket onto hex shaft and slide shaft into right bearing. 15.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Fuel tank is empty. 1. Fill fuel tank. crank/start. 2. Fuel shut-off valve 2. Open fuel shut-off valve. closed. 3. Turn on engine shut off switch. 3. Engine shut off switch turned off.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    07200111 Traction Drive Belt 07238500 Attachment Drive Belt 21530400 Spark Plug 00170800 Friction Disc 00036800 Gravely Hi-Temp Grease (3 3 oz. (85 g) cartridges) 00592900 Fuel Stabilizer 4 oz. (113 g) To obtain a complete parts manual, find your model and serial number. Then go to www.gravely.com.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    ® ® Sno-Thro , Sno-Tek Chore Performing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely, Parker, and Countax ® ® brand chore performing equipment (including Sno-Thro and Sno-Tek equipment) purchased on or after 1/1/2011 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below.
  • Page 31 To obtain warranty service, the original purchaser must: • Perform the maintenance and adjustments explained in the owner's manual. • Promptly notify Ariens or an authorized Ariens, Gravely, Parker or Countax service representative of the need for warranty service. • Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner's expense.
  • Page 32 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely, Parker 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 33 • 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 34 (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 36 Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 www.gravely.com...

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