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Pro-Walk Gear Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 988143 – GR1332FX 988144 – GR1336FX 988145 – GR1548FX Serial numbers 401 and higher. Numéros de série 401 et supérieur. ENGLISH 03990000 12/09 Printed in USA FRANÇAIS...
• Record Unit Model and Serial 2. Check the safety interlock system to numbers here. make sure that it is functioning properly. (See Check Safety Interlock System on page 13.) 3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Gravely. •...
SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not and feet and throwing objects. avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or Failure to observe the safety moderate injury. It may also be used instructions in the manuals and on to alert against unsafe practices.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. Figure 2 OG1491 1. Danger! To avoid serious injury or Never direct discharge toward death other people. Thrown objects can cause injury. Read the operator’s manual.
• All operators and mechanics should Always stand clear of be trained. The owner of the machine discharge area. DO NOT direct is responsible for training the users. discharge toward other people. • Never let children or untrained people Remove objects that could be operate or service the equipment.
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• Slow down and use extra care on • Inspect machine before you operate. hillsides. Be sure to travel in the Be sure hardware is tight. Repair or recommended direction on hillsides. replace damaged, badly worn, or For this machine, drive across missing parts.
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• Low-hanging branches and similar Rotating Blades are Dangerous obstacles can injure the operator or HELP PREVENT interfere with mowing operation. Before mowing, identify potential SERIOUS OR obstacles such as low-hanging FATAL branches, and trim or remove those ACCIDENTS: obstacles. •Rotating blades can •...
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Checking Wheel Hardware • Use jack stands or lock service latches to support components when required. • A serious accident could occur Securely support any machine causing serious injury if wheel elements that must be raised for hardware is not tight. service work.
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• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen • When inflating tires, use a clip-on due to physical damage and vibration. chuck and extension hose long Check connections regularly. Tighten enough to allow you to stand to one loose connections. side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
• Remove fuel-powered equipment from Handling Waste the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Product and ground. If this is not possible, then Chemicals refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel Waste products, such dispenser nozzle.
OPERATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Operate and understand the entire Safety only when operator presence control section before proceeding. is functioning correctly. See Check Safety Interlock System on page 13 for testing instructions. CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 3 for controls and features Steering Levers locations.
Choke Control Using Proper Fuel Use the choke control to start a Use regular grade unleaded fuel with an cold engine. Pull the control out octane rating of 87 octane or higher. Fuel to choke the engine. Push the blends containing up to 10% ethanol or up to control in when the engine gets 15% MTBE reformulated fuel are acceptable.
4. Lock steering levers in neutral. • Continue to hold up both steering levers and use your knee to move the STARTING AND SHUT OFF shift lever to the desired position. • Lock both steering levers. Move the Before Each Use shift lever to the desired position.
• To turn to the left, pull the left hand 2. Keep one hand on the operator lever up. presence control and move the shift lever to the neutral position. 3. Move the throttle lever to 1/2 speed. 4. Turn off PTO switch. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OG1440 WARNING: ALWAYS block wheels,...
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6. Remove lynch pin and spacer bushing. NOTE: Store the unused 1/4" blade spacers on hex bolts mounted to the deck: IMPORTANT: Do not allow washer (item 4 in Figure 6) to sit on caster yoke (item 5 in Store unused 1/4" blade Figure 6).
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Cutting Height Chart – Deck Bolted to Frame with Top Holes Approximate 1/4" Blade Spacers 1/2" Caster Spacers Cutting Height Inches (cm) Stored Between Below Above Spindle and Weldment Weldment Blade 1.25 (3.2) 1.5 (3.8) 1.75 (4.4) 2.0 (5.1) 1.5 (3.8) 1.75 (4.4) 2.0 (5.1) 2.25 (5.7)
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PARKING 1. Shut off the unit. See Shut Off on page 15 and "To stop mowing." 2. Remove the key. 3. Lock both steering lever latches in neutral to engage the brakes. 4. Chock or block the wheels if parked on a slope.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Period Service Task Check Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or System 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.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS If unit turns to the left WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Reduce the air pressure in the right tire. and understand the entire Safety 2. Increase the air pressure in the left tire. section before proceeding. 3. Check for brake binding on left wheel and adjust as needed.
4. Start engine and test in low gear for proper brake engagement. 3 – 3 1/4 in. (7.62 – 8.26 cm) 1. Trunnion 2. Wheel Clutch Weldment 3. Brake Rod Figure 10 REPLACE TRACTION BELTS 1. Turn off the engine, remove the key and allow unit to cool.
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12. Lower the unit. ADJUST SHIFT LEVER LINKAGE 13. Check steering lever adjustment. See IMPORTANT: If the shift lever and the ADJUST STEERING LEVERS on transmission detent are improperly aligned, page 21. the transmission may fail prematurely. Align the shift lever and detent as carefully as possible.
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.8mm (.030 in.) 1. Transmission 5. Mower Belt Clutch Sheave 2. Transmission Sheave 6. Clutch Bracket 3. Transmission Mounting Belt Idler Hardware 4. Transmission 7. Clutch Belt Idler Bracket Mounting Hardware Loosen hardware and adjust detent plate, Figure 15 if necessary. Figure 14 32"...
1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool. 2. Remove deck cover. 3. Turn the idler spring adjusting nut to relieve tension from the idler spring. 4. Remove belt from deck sheaves and mower clutch sheave. 5.
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Remove Mower Blades Sharpen the Mower Blades Figure 18. WARNING: Sharp edges can cut. Moving parts can cut off fingers or a CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen hand. Wrap blade(s), wear sturdy mower blades while on unit. An gloves and use extreme caution unbalanced mower blade will when servicing.
2. Check metal clip in fuse window and Fuel System discard fuse if clip is broken. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended 3. Install new fuse into socket. periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system. Fuse holder.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety Interlock System is 1. The engine will not start unless the shift preventing start. lever is in neutral, the key is in the On start position, and the Power Take Off (PTO) 2.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 988143 988144 988145 Model GR1332FX GR1336FX GR1548FX Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FH381V FH381V FH430V Governed RPM (May be different 3600 ± 100 from maximum RPM) Cooling Capacity Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 5.4 (8.7) Reverse Maximum –...
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.
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Canada. In all other countries, contact place of purchase for warranty information. Disclaimer 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.
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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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