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Pro-Turn 400
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
992230 – Pro-Turn 452
992231 – Pro-Turn 452 EFI
992232 – Pro-Turn 460
992233 – Pro-Turn 460 EFI
992234 – Pro-Turn 460
992235 – Pro-Turn 460
992238 – Pro-Turn 466
992239 – Pro-Turn 472
04383400A 3/12
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ™ Pro-Turn 400 Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992230 – Pro-Turn 452 992231 – Pro-Turn 452 EFI 992232 – Pro-Turn 460 992233 – Pro-Turn 460 EFI 992234 – Pro-Turn 460 992235 – Pro-Turn 460 992238 – Pro-Turn 466 992239 – Pro-Turn 472 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

    English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.ariens.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3 DISCLAIMER Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without public notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your unit.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine WARNING: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, COULD RESULT in Failure to observe the safety death or serious injury. instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 5 This unit may contain any of the following safety decals. Never fill tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. 08000611A 07800403 07800401 Figure 2 1.
  • Page 6 2. DANGER! Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached. DANGER! 2.3 Tipping Hazard Read and understand the Avoid tipping hazard. operator’s manual before operating unit. 2.1 Dismemberment Hazard DO NOT operate on slopes over 15°.
  • Page 7 2.5 Bystander Hazard 3. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – DO NOT operate the unit in NEVER operate unit the presence of without discharge chute bystanders. in operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Do not operate mower Do not carry passengers. unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached.
  • Page 8 5. DANGER! 7. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard – NEVER direct discharge NEVER operate unit toward people, pets or without discharge chute property. Thrown objects in operating position. can cause injury or Thrown objects can damage. cause injury or damage. Dismemberment Hazard –...
  • Page 9 9. HOT SURFACES! 12. CAUTION! ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE DO NOT touch parts STRUCTURE which are hot from To maintain operator operation. ALWAYS allow protection and roll bar parts to cool. certification: Replace a damaged roll bar, do NOT attempt to repair or modify. 10.
  • Page 10 Emission controls and components Local regulations may restrict the age of the can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company operator. dealer or an authorized engine NEVER allow children to operate or play on manufacturer's service center.
  • Page 11 • How to STOP in an Emergency Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use • Braking and steering characteristics extra caution when servicing them. NEVER • Turning radius and clearances weld or straighten mower blades. Keep safety devices or guards in place and Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of functioning properly.
  • Page 12 Operation on slopes may lead to loss of When practical, remove gas-powered steering control. When operating on slopes equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel be prepared to react to an emergency it on the ground. If this is not possible, then situation: refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can unit thoroughly. See engine manual for proper cause fire or explosion. storage. Maintain or replace safety and instruction Lower cutting deck unless a positive labels, as necessary.
  • Page 14 11. Check Hydraulic Fluid Level – Check and add oil if needed. See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 28. 12. Fill Engine Fuel Tank – Add clean fuel to the fuel tank. See Filling Fuel Tank on page 21. IMPORTANT: Refer to engine manual for fuel type.

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 4 1. Fuel Tanks and Caps 10. Fuel Control Lever 2. Steering Levers 11. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs 12. Mower Deck 4. Ignition Switch 13. Transport Lock Lever 5. Hour Meter 14. Seat Adjustment Lever 6.

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION Do not wear a seat belt while operating the unit with the center bar in the lowered WARNING: AVOID INJURY. position. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. IMPORTANT: Do not weld, cut, drill or modify ROPS in any manner unless instructed by the manufacturer.
  • Page 17 D. To turn right, pull the right back or Raised push the left steering control lever Position forward or a combination of both. To stop, return both steering levers to neutral. NOTE: The steering controls are mechanically locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is engaged.
  • Page 18 Throttle Lever MOWER LIFT PEDAL AND HEIGHT-OF-CUT (HOC) INDEX The throttle lever changes the engine speed. Move WHEEL the throttle lever to Fast (1) Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower to increase engine speed. deck for mowing or transport. Height-of-cut Move the lever to Slow (2) (HOC) index wheel sets desired cutting to decrease engine speed.
  • Page 19 SEAT ADJUSTMENTS Height/Pressure Adjustment Knob WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit stationary, parking brake engaged and engine shut off. Unit is equipped with an adjustable air- cushion seat which allows adjusting seat height and operator comfort. (Figure 7) To adjust seat height: 1.
  • Page 20 Arm Rest Angle (Figure 8) WARNING: Make all seat adjustments with unit stationary, parking brake engaged and engine shut off. To adjust seat forward or backward: 1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever (item 2) outward and slide seat into desired position.
  • Page 21 Operation 2. Remove fuel caps. IMPORTANT: Refer to engine manual for Press and release the correct type and grade of fuel. toggle button (1) to shift between different 3. Fill fuel tanks to the bottom of filler neck. functions. See Specifications on page 45 for fuel tank capacity.
  • Page 22 PRE-START 5. Move the throttle to 3/4 Fast position. See the engine manual for detailed instructions. CAUTION: Make sure all 6. Put the ignition key in the switch and hardware is tight, all safety turn it to the Start position. devices are in place and all 7.
  • Page 23 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY TO PUSH THE UNIT Place the transaxles in bypass mode to move WARNING: Operating unit on the unit with the engine off. slopes may lead to loss of steering NOTE: Make sure both transaxles are set to control.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Schedule

    • Do not set height of cut too low. For • Discharge clippings into areas already very tall grass, mow twice. cut. • Do not travel too fast. • Vary cutting pattern with each mowing. • Mow with the engine set at full throttle. •...
  • Page 25 Period Service Task Check Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made.

  • Page 26: Service And Adjustments

    Period Service Task Clean Battery Keep battery and its terminals clean. See Clean Battery on page 30 Clean engine cooling Check and clean cooling fins and inside the engine system shrouds to remove grass, chaff or dirt. Every Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners.
  • Page 27 1. Seat Latch 1. Oil Fill/Dipstick 2. Service Position 2. Oil Drain Hose Figure 10 Figure 11 CHECK ENGINE OIL The engine crankcase oil should be checked every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine damage will result.
  • Page 28 HYDRAULIC FLUID WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop the engine before doing any work on hydraulic parts. Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which expel hydraulic fluid when under pressure.
  • Page 29 MOWER BLADES Remove CAUTION: Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades. Rotation of one blade will rotate the other blades. 1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition key. Disconnect spark plug wires. 2. Remove the bolts, bevel washers and blades from the spindle assemblies.
  • Page 30 • More than 1/2” (1.3 cm) of metal is removed. • Air lifts become eroded. • Blade is bent or broken. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change angle of cutting edge or round the corner of the mower blade.
  • Page 31 3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 4. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 30. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit.
  • Page 32 4. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle, and release the parking brake. 5. Move the steering levers from forward to reverse several times to make sure controls are free. Then return steering levers to neutral position. 6. Check hub(s) for movement. IMPORTANT: Before adjusting linkages, make sure both bypass valves are in the drive position.
  • Page 33 1. If a hub moves, adjust the return to 3. Check that upper and lower steering neutral mechanism on the hydraulic levers are aligned parallel to each other. pump: There should be a maximum of 1/8” (3.2 mm) difference between the top and the a.
  • Page 34 1. Steering Lever Assembly 2. Steering Lever Stop 1. Pivot Bolt (Upper Hole) Figure 23 2. Angle Adjustment Bolt (Middle Hole) 3. Lower Hole Adjust Forward Position Figure 22 (Figure 24) 1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition Adjust Upper Lever Angle key.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK If the unit easily rolls forward the transmission brakes are not fully STRAIGHT engaging. Adjust the brake actuator travel to set the brake. WARNING: Prior to adjusting the Adjust the Parking Brake tracking of the unit, shut OFF 1.
  • Page 36 5. Remove short mower belt (item 2) from right blade sheave and from deck. Idler CAUTION: Damaged or worn pivot bolt must be loosened slightly to belts may result in injury and/or gain clearance to remove belt from damage to unit. Check belts for under idler pulley.
  • Page 37 Replacing the Hydro Pump Belt 992239 1. Properly stop and park unit (See Starting and Shut Off on page 22). 2. Remove the PTO belt from the mower clutch sheave (See Replacing Mower Belts on page 36). CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension.
  • Page 38 For a very high cutting height, set the anti- scalp rollers in the lowest position on the bracket. For a very low cutting height, set the anti- scalp rollers in the highest position on the bracket. NOTE: There are four anti-scalp rollers on the outside of the mower deck and four anti- scalp rollers on the inside of the mower deck.
  • Page 39 Lift Assist Adjustment (Figure 34) The deck lift assist springs are adjusted to reduce lift effort or to increase deck stability. To adjust the force required to lift the deck: 1. Loosen the jam nut (1) on the lift assist spring anchor bolt.
  • Page 40 6. Slide mower deck out from under unit. 2. Shut off engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key. NOTE: Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck, not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face. 3. Place blocks at each corner of the deck to support the weight of the deck.
  • Page 41 Blade Side-to-Side Level Left Right Blade Front-to-Back Pitch Front 1. Adjustment Bolt 2. Deck Lift Trunnion 3. Height Adjuster Figure 37 CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT Rear Rear If clutch fails to engage or disengage properly Figure 36 or begins to make abnormal noise, check the air gap adjustment at the three inspection Adjust Blade Height slots.

  • Page 42: Storage

    Clean and charge the battery. Charge battery every three to four weeks when storing unit. Fuel System Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor and the fuel hoses, filter and tank.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine cranks 1. Fuel tank empty. 1. Fill fuel tank (see Filling Fuel Tank on page 21). but does not 2. Faulty spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug. Refer to start. Engine Manual. 3. Air cleaner is plugged or dirty. 3.

  • Page 44: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS See your authorized Gravely dealer to add Be sure to always use genuine Gravely these optional accessories to your unit. parts to keep your unit running like new. Part No. Description Part Qty Description Number 79100800 52" Discharge Cover Kit 21545400 Air Filter (Outer) –...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992230 992231 992232 992233 Model Pro-Turn 452 Pro-Turn 452 Pro-Turn 460 Pro-Turn 460 Engine Kawasaki ECV749 Kawasaki ECV749 Kohler Kohler FX751 FX751 52 (852) 45 (747) 52 (852) 45 (747) Displacement – in (cc) Governed RPM (May 3600 ±...
  • Page 46 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992234 992235 992238 992239 Model Pro-Turn 460 Pro-Turn 460 Pro-Turn 466 Pro-Turn 472 Engine Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki FX850 FX921 FX850 FX921 52 (852) 61 (999) 52 (852) 61 (999) Displacement – in (cc) Governed RPM (May 3600 ±...

  • Page 47: Warranty

    Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2012 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. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered "Consumer Use";...
  • Page 48 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 49 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.
  • Page 50 Ariens Company cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts. • As the small off-road equipment owner, you should however be aware that the Ariens Company may deny you warranty coverage if your evaporative emission control system part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
  • Page 51 (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 52 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.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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