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Ariens GRAVELY Rapid XZ Owner's/Operator's Manual

Ariens GRAVELY Rapid XZ Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Rapid
Owner/Operator Manual
Manual del propietario/operador
XZ
Models
990100 - Rapid XZ 27hp Kohler
990101 - Rapid XZ 25hp Kohler
990102 - Rapid XZ 30hp Kohler
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
Shown with optional deck.
Mostrado con plataforma opcional.
00960700A 7/07
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ™ Rapid Owner/Operator Manual Manual del propietario/operador Models 990100 - Rapid XZ 27hp Kohler 990101 - Rapid XZ 25hp Kohler 990102 - Rapid XZ 30hp Kohler Shown with optional deck. Mostrado con plataforma opcional. ENGLISH ESPAÑOL 00960700A 7/07 Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Gravely Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed and safety interlock system works properly. • Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here. Copyright 2007 Ariens Company GB - 2...

  • Page 3: Safety

    4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance, and can cause serious injury. adjustments. 5. Fill out Product Registration Card and return the card to Ariens Company or go to www.gravely.com. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS...
  • Page 4 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS Keep children out of work area and under ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer watchful care of a responsible adult. to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. Go up and down slopes, not across. Shown with optional deck.
  • Page 5 ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or serious before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when injury. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always operating along streets or curbs. provide good ventilation.
  • Page 6 Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s) This product is equipped with an internal combustion type or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved, NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around engine is running (except where specifically recommended). muffler and engine, to help prevent fires. Stop engine, remove key or spark plug wires and wait for all For extended storage, lubricate and clean the unit moving parts to stop before servicing or cleaning.

  • Page 8: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Unit Shown with 60 in. OF3223 Deck Installed Figure 3 1. Lift Arm Up/Down Switch 20. Choke Control 2. Weight Transfer On/Off Switch 21. Oil Pressure Light 3. Attachment Lift Switch 22. Hour Meter 4. Ignition Switch 5.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION Throttle Lever WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Changes the engine speed. understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Fast (1) – Increases engine speed. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 3 for 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 10 Steering Levers NOTE: You must turn off the weight transfer system to use this feature. Make sure you turn on the weight transfer Control speed, system when you complete this task. Operating the unit with directional control, and the weight transfer system turned off will cause you to lose stopping unit.
  • Page 11 5. Hold the attachment lift switch in the down position until FILLING FUEL TANK the attachment lowers and levels and then pivots into the service position. See Figure 6. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Hold the attachment lift switch in the down position until the attachment To add fuel to fuel tank:...
  • Page 12 STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY MOVING UNIT MANUALLY Bring steering levers back to neutral, set parking brake, and IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. turn off engine. 1. Place unit in the service position (see SERVICE POSITION on page 15). STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE 2.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The following chart shows the recommended service schedule. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and More frequent service may be required due to working understand entire Safety section before conditions (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, dusty proceeding.
  • Page 14 Interval Task Action Clean Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the Battery on page 16). Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. Replace missing or damaged fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts to their correct torque value. Every Check All Belts Replace worn or deteriorated belts.

  • Page 15: Service And Adjustments

    3. Slowly tip the seat forward unit seat cable is taut and is supporting the weight of the seat. NOTE: Use Ariens Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent 4. Tip the hood back to access the engine. (part number 00036700).
  • Page 16 Installation (Figure 10) 3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-down bracket. 4. Charge battery according to the instructions from battery 2.
  • Page 17 3. Start the engine. Connect attachment drive 4. Turn off the weight transfer switch. shaft to unit’s PTO shaft. 5. Lower attachment to its lowest position. 6. Shut off the engine and engage the parking brake. 7. Disconnect all lift and control linkages following directions in the attachment’s owner/operator manual, and then disengage the front attachment lock latches.
  • Page 18 NOTE: Use the attachment lift switch to help align the lift REAR VIEW cylinder with the attachment’s lift point. 5. Shut off the engine. Engage the parking brake. Remove the ignition key. 6. Properly connect all other lift and control linkages following directions in the attachment’s owner/operator manual.
  • Page 19 5. Remove transmission belt from flywheel pulley, idler and two hydrostatic pump pulleys. REAR VIEW 1. Limiter Bolt 3. Steering Lever 2. Jam Nut 4. Stop Bracket Figure 17 OF3577 STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Clutch Pulley 5. Unit Frame 2.
  • Page 20 7. Adjust tie-rod(s): a. Loosen the jam nut on each end of the tie-rod. b. Start the engine. c. Turn the tie-rod clockwise or counterclockwise until the wheel does not move when the steering levers are in neutral. Pivot flange bearing on this axis.
  • Page 21 STEERING LEVER HANDLE HEIGHT Adjusting the Parking Brake ADJUSTMENT WARNING: ALWAYS block wheels and know The handles have three height positions (figure 20). all jack stands are strong and secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance. NOTE: Steering levers must be in neutral to engage the parking brake.
  • Page 22 Parking Brake Interlock Adjustment HYDRAULIC OIL SYSTEM Adjust the parking brake interlock when engaging the WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in parking brake does not lock the steering levers in neutral or severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can when the hydraulic pumps have been readjusted for neutral. penetrate skin and result in serious injury or 1.

  • Page 23: Storage

    Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter STORAGE NOTE: Change the hydraulic oil filter and hydraulic oil every 500 hours. Use Mobil 1 Extended Performance 15W50 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Synthetic Oil or equivalent for best component life (Gravely understand entire Safety section before p/n 00057100).

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine does not crank. 1. PTO engaged. 1. Disengage PTO. 2. Parking brake disengaged. 2. Engage parking brake. 3. Loose or corroded battery cables. 3. Clean and tighten battery cables (see SERVICING THE BATTERY on page 15).

  • Page 25: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES SERVICE PARTS Part No. Description Part No. Description 79205200 24 x 12-12 BAR Style Wheel Kit 01554800 Battery 79208500 Headlight Kit 21539600 Air Filter Inner Element (990100, 102) 89010000 Rapid™ XZ 60" Side Discharge Deck 21537000 Air Filter Outer Element (990100, 102) 89010100 Rapid™...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 990100 990101 990102 Model Rapid XZ Rapid XZ Rapid XZ Engine Engine Kohler Engine Model Number CH740S CH730S CH750S Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM 27 (20.1) 25 (18.6) 30 (22.3) Governed RPM (May be different from 3650 ±...
  • Page 27 (90) days following the first, if any product is rented or leased. date of purchase. Ariens Company • 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 • Brillion, WI 54110-0157• (920) 756-2141 • www.ariens.com ALW2 - 73007...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    (12) months after the date of purchase. Ariens may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 29 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 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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