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- Page 1 Rapid M Owner/Operator Manual Models 985401 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 08687200A 10/06 Printed in USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of manuals. The contents will provide you with an purchase. Registering the product will help the company... -
Page 3: Safety
5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. 6. Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. Advise customer on adjustments. Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and understand them. SAFETY WARNING: This machine is capable of DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS... - Page 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. Figure 2 • Check interlock system per manual before use. Understand location and function of all controls. 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR •...
- Page 5 Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating responsible adult. this unit. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Thrown objects can cause injury.
- Page 6 Reverse connections may cause sparks which may result in and other objects. injury. ALWAYS connect/disconnect cables in proper order. Gravely does not recommend the use of a Sulky with this Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact unit.
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Page 7: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Check Tire Pressure WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Check the tire pressure and, if necessary, inflate tires to the entire Safety section before proceeding. pressure listed on the tire sidewall. UNIT ASSEMBLY Check Engine Oil Refer to Engine Manual. Package Contents: Fill Fuel Tank Unit, Tires, and Literature Pack... -
Page 8: Controls And Features
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. PTO Switch 2. Forward / Reverse Control 3. Throttle Control Lever 4. Handlebar Swivel Lever 5. Differential Lock 6. Operator Presence Lever 7. Parking Brake / Clutch Lever 8. Ignition Switch 9. Battery 10. Recoil Starter Handle 11. -
Page 9: Operation
Neutral system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as Position Forward / stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Reverse IMPORTANT: With the parking brake/ clutch disengaged, Control the engine must not start and the engine must shut off if the operator releases the operator presence lever. - Page 10 Throttle Lever Handlebar Swivel Lever Changes the engine speed. Pull up on the handlebar swivel lever and move the handlebar to Fast (1) – Increases engine the right or left. speed. Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch NOTE: The handlebar can swivel 20 degrees to the right or Power take-off (PTO) switch engages and left.
- Page 11 Attachment Locking Pin IMPORTANT: Towing the unit will damage the hydraulic transmission. Open the locking pin to install or remove attachments. Close the locking pin to secure the attachment to the unit. FILLING FUEL TANK WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
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Page 12: Maintenance Schedule
If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made. See Safety Interlock System on page 9. Check Parking Brake / Clutch Engage parking brake / clutch. Push unit. If unit rolls, see your Gravely Dealer. Each Check Tires See SPECIFICATIONS on page 16 for correct tire pressure. - Page 13 Check transmission oil level and add synthetic SAE 20W/50 oil as needed. Monthly Do not overfill. See Checking Hydraulic Oil Level on page 14. Replace hydraulic oil filter. Replace hydraulic oil filter. See your Gravely Dealer. Hours BATTERY Charging the Battery WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
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Page 14: Storage
8. Install the left side panel. 4. Replace battery. Jump-Starting STORAGE Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand components. See your engine manual for more detailed entire Safety section before proceeding. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
3. Discharged battery. 3. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 13). 4. Faulty starter. 4. See your Gravely Dealer. Engine cranks but 1. Parking brake / clutch not engaged. 1. Engage the parking brake / clutch. does not start. -
Page 16: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 985401 Model Rapid M Engine Robin Engine EX27 Engine Model Number 9 (6.7) Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM 4000 Max RPM Air Cooled Cooling Capacity Speed 4 (6.5) Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 2 (3) Reverse Maximum –... - Page 17 1000 hours of use, whichever comes first. An upon examination by the Ariens Company to be defective or authorized Gravely dealer will repair any defect in material or worn out. Replacements will be supplied free of charge.
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Page 18: Warranty
• Warranty service must be performed by a respective Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts are not covered by this warranty. • To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized service representative, contact Ariens at: •... - Page 19 GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...
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