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985900
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gravely 90th Anniversary
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
01273500 9/06
Printed in USA
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 985900 Safety ........3 Gravely 90th Anniversary Assembly . - Page 2 ANSI or OSHA standards. This unit is designed for use by experienced adult operators only. Ariens Company disclaims any and all liability for any property damage, death or injury due to the use/misuse of this tractor. By their purchase and use of this Commemorative Replica tractor, the owner agrees to be responsible for and indemnify and hold harmless Ariens Company from any and all property damage, death or injury due to the use/misuse of this tractor.
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Page 3: Safety
INTRODUCTION SAFETY The Manual WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of The Ariens Company has designed your Gravely 90th amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Anniversary Commemorative Edition Two-Wheel Tractor to Failure to observe the safety instructions in the replicate the features of the 1959 model. -
Page 4: Practices And Laws
PRACTICES AND LAWS SAFETY RULES Practice usual and customary safe working precautions for the Read the operator’s manuals before operating or servicing this benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety equipment. messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. - Page 5 NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow down and turn unimpaired attention at all times.
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Page 6: Two-Wheel Tractor
ASSEMBLY Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. -
Page 7: Operation
Removal - Figure 3 OPERATION Put the Power Take Off Control Lever in the Off position. Put WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and the throttle in the Stop position and wait for all moving parts to stop. understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Support the tractor so it does not tip over once the deck is disconnected from the unit. - Page 8 Choke Control - Figure 7 The choke control is used to choke a cold engine for starting. High-Low Shift Lever Push the choke control lever up to the ON position to choke the engine. Push the choke control lever down as the engine High warms.
- Page 9 Fill Fuel Tank Move the range shift handle to the HIGH or LOW position. Move the throttle lever above the SLOW position (fast enough WARNING: Use caution with fuel. Fuel is so that the engine will not stall). very flammable. Keep fuel in a clean and tight To go forward, pull the direction control lever back until the container.
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Page 10: Maintenance
Tips for operation Check Engine Oil Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough ground, Check the engine oil daily, before each use. Never operate the slopes, small areas, near buildings or other obstacles. engine when the oil level is below the low mark on the dipstick. -
Page 11: Service And Adjustments
After every 25 hours of operation or as needed add a high lubricant in the transmission. Never operate the tractor when quality NLGI EP-2 grease such as Ariens Hi-Temp Grease the transmission oil level is below the LOW mark on the (p/n 00036800) to the fittings on the deck drive assembly. - Page 12 Forward-Reverse Clutch Shown, High-Low Clutch Similar .010 in. (.254 mm) gap when compressed. Figure 13 Tighten all PTO brake bolts until the springs are solid. Back all bolts up 1/2 turn (Figure 14). Figure 11 PTO Brake - Figure 12 WARNING: Stop the engine before adjusting the PTO brake.
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Page 13: Storage
Reinstall the shipper shaft and other parts that were removed (Figure 15). Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog. The dog should rest on the spiral teeth of the clutch dog plate. Install the gasket. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION The Engine 1. Out of fuel. 1. Check fuel tank and add clean, fresh unleaded Will Not Start gasoline as needed. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug. 3. Choke improperly set for engine 3. -
Page 15: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 985900 Height - in (cm) 36.5 (92.7) Length - in (cm) 58 (147.3) Width - in (cm) 25 (63.5) Weight - lbs (Kg) 425 (193) Wheel Size - in 4.8-8 NHS Semi-Pneumatic Ground Grip Tire Pressure - PSI (kPa) 20 (137) Max. -
Page 16: Disclaimer Of Further Warranty
(90) days after date of purchase, and Ariens Company will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period. - Page 20 GRAVELY 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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