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.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
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UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely dealer, PARTS go to www.gravely.com on the internet Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of any part on this vehicle with...
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.
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Figure 2 OF1624 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS Go up and down slopes, not across. INJURY OR DEATH 17° DO NOT operate on slopes over 17°. OL4450 Read Operator’s Manual. • If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back down slowly. OL1801 •...
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Emission Keep people away from unit controls and components can only be while operating. adjusted by EPA and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Gravely Equipment Retailer concerning emission OL3292 controls and component questions. Shut off engine, remove key,...
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Data indicates that operators, age 60 and Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause above, are involved in a larger percentage of death or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in riding mower related injuries. These an enclosed area. Always provide good operators should evaluate their ability to ventilation.
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DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations change engine governor settings or over- for weight limits for towed equipment and speed engine. Slow down before turning. towing on slopes. DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely NEVER allow children or others in or on necessary.
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Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside battery terminals at the same time may result a building where any ignition sources are in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse present. battery connections. Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool Reverse connections may result in sparks completely before storing in closed area or...
ASSEMBLY Place Discharge Chute in Operating Position WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Do not operate mower unless the discharge chute is in the operating position. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from Prior to operating the unit, remove the shipping container.
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Check Tire Pressure Check Coolant Level (992152, 156, 159, 160, 176) Refer to Engine Manual. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is Fill Fuel Tank possible when they are serviced See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 15. incorrectly: •...
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If Throttle Lever the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. Changes the speed of engine. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be locked in neutral.
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Oil Pressure Light (992150, 154, 161, Steering Levers 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, Control 175) speed, directional Indicates when engine oil control, and pressure is low. stopping unit. NOTE: It does not •Reverse (1) indicate engine oil level. –...
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Cylinder Stops (992150, 154, 156, 159, 160, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 170) CAUTION: AVOID PINCH POINTS. Always use the T-portion of the cylinder stop when removing or installing the cylinder stops. Ensure the same cutting height after raising mower deck to clear an obstacle. Cylinder 1.
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• Do not modify the fuel system to use 6. Adjust Seat different fuels. Be sure all controls can be reached safely • Never mix oil and gasoline. from operator’s position. NOTE: All gasoline is not the same. If the 7.
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To Start Diesel Units (992156, 160): 3. Disengage parking brake. 4. Push unit to desired location. 1. Insert ignition key. 5. Engage parking brake. 2. Move the throttle to 3/4 fast position. 6. Turn right and left bypass valves 3. Turn ignition key to Run (2) position. The clockwise 1/2 turn.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read recommended service schedule. More and understand entire Safety frequent service may be required due to section before proceeding. working conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris).
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Interval Task Action Every Check Mower Ensure mower blade hardware is tightened to 115 – 160 lbf-ft. Blades (156 – 217 N•m). Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or Hours replace mower blades as needed (see SHARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 23). Every Lubricate Oil all pivot points, pin connections, and apply grease to front...
Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
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Battery Removal and Installation Battery for models 992150, 152, 154, Removal (Figure 10) 159, 161, 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 170, 175, 176 1. Place unit in the service position (see SERVICE POSITION on page 20). 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable.
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Removal and Installation on page 21). 1. Install mower blades, washers, and bolts Jump-Starting on spindle shafts. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting 2. Tighten bolts to 115-160 lbf-ft your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine (156-217 N•m). and electrical system components. See your Engine Manual for more detailed information.
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SHARPENING MOWER BLADE 3. Check mower blade balance. Slide mower blade on an unthreaded bolt. A NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil balanced blade should remain in a conditions, replace mower blades when air horizontal position. If either end of lifts become eroded through at ends mower blade moves downward, sharpen (figure 12).
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Increased Spring Length = Decreased Force to Lift Mower Deck 1. Eye-Bolt 2. Mechanical Lift Spring Figure 15 Decreased Spring Length = OF4040 Increased Force to Lift 4. Lower mower deck all the way down. Mower Deck 5. Remove link chains from mower lift arms (figure 16).
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Check Blade Level and Pitch Blade Side-to-Side Level 1. Raise mower deck to a 3 in. (7.62 cm) cutting height. Right Left 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.
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NOTE: The Ogura electric clutch can be adjusted if the clutch starts to slip. Contact your Gravely dealer for this adjustment. See CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT on page 32. Removal (Figure 20) 1. Open footboard (see MOWER DRIVE BELT AND PTO BELT ACCESS on page 26).
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Installation (Figure 21) MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL 1. Install the new PTO belt on electric Removal (Figure 20) clutch, idler pulleys, and blade spindle NOTE: The PTO belt must be removed from pulleys. blade spindle pulleys prior to removing 2. Place 1/2-inch driver and ratchet mower drive belt.
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Installation (Figure 22) 1. Install new hydro pump belt by positioning belt on sheaves. Put belt onto right hand hydrostat sheave last. 2. Replace clutch anchor. 3. Install PTO belt on electric clutch (see PTO BELT REMOVAL on page 26). 1.
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STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL Eliminating Excessive Creeping of the Unit (Figure 24) ADJUSTMENT If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has excessive creeping when the WARNING: This adjustment steering levers are in neutral, adjust as requires operating the engine and follows.
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ADJUSTING UNIT TO TRACK STEERING LEVER HANDLE STRAIGHT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The handles have three height positions (figure 26). WARNING: Prior to adjusting the tracking of the unit, shut off engine, engage parking brake, and remove the ignition key. Check and adjust tire pressure. Increase pressure on side unit tracks to.
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Adjusting the parking brake HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM 1. Engage parking brake. WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID 2. Turn jam nuts counterclockwise until the can result in severe burns. Fluid in spring is completely extended and there hydraulic system can penetrate is no pressure on the spring. skin and result in serious injury or 3.
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Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter 3. If coolant is below the low mark, remove cap, and add coolant to the full mark. NOTE: Change the hydraulic oil filter and Refer to Engine Manual for the correct hydraulic oil every 500 hours. Use Mobil 1 type of coolant.
3. Loose or corroded 3. Clean and tighten battery cables. battery cables (see SERVICING THE BATTERY on page 20). 4. Discharged battery. 4. Charge battery (see SERVICING THE BATTERY on 5. Faulty starter. page 20). 5. See your Gravely Dealer. GB - 33...
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992156, 160. 3. Radiator plugged with 3. Clean radiator. Refer to debris. Engine Manual. 4. Faulty radiator. 4. See your Gravely dealer. Oil Pressure / Coolant 1. Engine oil level low. 1. Refer to Engine Manual. Temperature Light is 2.
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1. Operator presence 1. Depress operator switch not depressed. presence switch by do not engage or shuts sitting on seat. off. 2. See your Gravely 2. Faulty PTO switch. Dealer. Unit does not drive. 1. Parking brake 1. Disengage parking engaged.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992150 992152 992154 992156 Model PM252H XDZ PM260M XDZ PM260H XDZ PM260H XDZ Engine Engine Kohler Kawasaki Kohler Daihatsu Diesel Engine Model Number CV740S FD731V CV740S 950D Displacement - in. (cc) 44.0 (725) 41.19 (675) 44.0 (725) 58.1 (952) Governed RPM (May be different from...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992150 992152 992154 992156 Model PM252H XDZ PM260M XDZ PM260H XDZ PM260H XDZ Tires Front Tire Size – in. (cm) 15 x 6-6 (38 x 15-15) Rear Tire Size – in. (cm) 24 x 12-12 (61 x 30-30) Front Tire Pressure –...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992159 992160 992161 Model PM260H XDZ PM272H XDZ PM252M XDZ Engine Engine Kawasaki Daihatsu Diesel Kawasaki Engine Model Number FD731V 950DT FX751V Displacement - in. (cc) 41.19 (675) 58.09 (952) 51.99 (852) Governed RPM (May be different from 3600 3650 maximum RPM)
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992162 992163 992164 992165 Model PM260M XDZ PM252H XDZ PM260H XDZ PM266M XDZ Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX751V FX751V FX751V FX850V Displacement - in. (cc) 51.99 (852) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum 3650 RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Cooling System Capacity...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992166 992167 992168 992170 Model PM260H XDZ PM266H XDZ PM272H XDZ PM266H XDZ Engine Engine Kawasaki Kohler Engine Model Number FX850V FX850V FX850V CV750S Displacement - in. (cc) 51.99 (852) 45.58 (747) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum 3650 3600 RPM)
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992175 992176 Model PM260M XDZ PM252M XDZ Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX850V FX731V Displacement - in. (cc) 51.99 (852) 41.19 (675) Governed RPM (May be different from maximum 3650 RPM) Liquid or Air Cooled Liquid Cooling System Capacity Refer to Engine Manual Speed...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992175 992176 Model PM260M XDZ PM252M XDZ Tires Front Tire Size – in. (cm) 15 x 6-6 (38 x 15-15) Rear Tire Size – in. (cm) 24 x 12-12 (61 x 30-30) Front Tire Pressure – psi (kPa) 20 –...
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Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
Eye-Q™ and Scan-Mate™ units are covered by their own warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty. • The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless...
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GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 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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