Gravely 888048 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual
Gravely 888048 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual

Gravely 888048 Owner/Operator & Parts Manual

50-inch pro mower

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50-Inch Pro Mower
Owner/Operator & Parts Manual
Model
888048
08484900B 12/03
Supersedes 08484900, A
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 50-Inch Pro Mower Owner/Operator & Parts Manual Model 888048 08484900B 12/03 Supersedes 08484900, A Printed in USA...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warranty ....... 18 INTRODUCTION THE UNIT PRODUCT REGISTRATION This manual applies to model number 888048, serial The Gravely dealer must register the product at the number 010000 and up, 50-Inch Mower. time of purchase. Registering the product will help the...
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS NOTATIONS Look for these symbols to point out NOTE: General reference information for proper oper- important safety precautions. They mean: ation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information Attention! required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. Personal Safety Is Involved! PRACTICES AND LAWS Become Alert!
  • Page 4: Operational Safety Rules

    Do not operate mower unless bagger is 1. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS attached or guards are in operating position. ROTATING BLADE! Keep hands and feet away. OL3320 ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES Always stand clear of discharge area. Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in DO NOT direct discharge toward other Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly.
  • Page 5 Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. If equipment vibrates abnormally, stop engine at once, Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service. wait for moving parts to stop and remove wire from spark plug. Repair any damage before restarting unit. On multi-blade mowers, rotation of one blade will cause Take all possible precautions when leaving unit all blades to rotate.
  • Page 6: Assembly

    STORAGE SAFETY RULES ACCESSORY AND ATTACHMENT SAFETY RULES For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. Use only attachments or accessories designed for your Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical lock is unit. used. Check attachment components frequently. If worn or damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts.
  • Page 7: Pre-Operation

    4. Tension this belt with the idler on the Pro unit (See Pro owner/operator manual). Turn the adjusting nut on the idler rod until the gap between the spring coils is .010" to .015". 5. Replace belt cover. Center Mower Fixed Idler Pulley Idler (Pro Unit)
  • Page 8: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE To adjust the mower drive belt tension: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and See Pro Unit Owner/Operator Manual for illustrations. understand Maintenance and Service and 1. Stop engine, remove key. Operational Safety Rules before proceeding. 2. Remove belt cover from mower frame. 3.
  • Page 9: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS To replace mower drive belt: WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 1. Stop engine, remove key. understand Operational and Maintenance and 2. Remove belt cover from mower frame. Service Safety Rules before proceeding. 3. Loosen the two nuts on the idler rod at the back of the Pro unit enough to remove the old belt.
  • Page 10: Storage

    4. Measured between belt and belt finger tips, gap 1. Turn engine off, remove ignition wire from spark should be 1/16". Measured between belt finger tip plug. and where belt leaves pulley, gap should be 1/2". 2. Remove the lock nuts, flat washers and blades 5.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No. 888048 Width of Cut 50.0 in. (1270 mm) Heights of Cut (See Position Height of Cut Adjusting Cut Height). in. (cm.) 1.00 (2.5) 1.25 (3.2) 1.50 (3.8) 1.75 (4.4) 2.00 (5.1) 2.25 (5.7) 2.50 (6.4) 2.75 (7.0) 3.00 (7.6)
  • Page 13 07742300B 07731400D OGg0561 Item Part No. Qty. Description 07731400 Decal, Mower Pan Head Danger 07742300 Decal, Warning 07852100 Decal, Width of Cut 05225500 Decal, 15" Gravely Logo 05231900 Decal, 50 © Copyright 2000, 2001 Ariens Company...
  • Page 14: Mower Frame

    OWER RAME Model 888048 OGg0361...
  • Page 15 OWER RAME Model 888048 Item Part No. Qty. Description 044991 Cover, Belt 50" PRO Mower 07412000 Screw, Tapping .25-20 x .50 Hex Washer Head 06437300 Washer, Flat-Steel .28 x .62 x .065 06540700 Nut, Locking-Nylon .625-11 05968700 Bolt, Hex .62-11 x 1.50 Grade 5 06535800 17 Nut, Locking Nylon .38-16...
  • Page 16: Mower Drive

    OWER RIVE Model 888048 OGg0103...
  • Page 17 OWER RIVE Model 888048 Item Part No. Qty. Description 07238200 V-Belt, A-Section 37.665 x .531 034944 V-Belt A-Section 18.05 x .495 04904300 Weldment,Pulley-V 4.75 x 1.00 with Key (Left) 06224200 12 Bolt-Round Head Square Neck .38-16 x 1.50 Grade 5 06535800 14 Nut Locking Nylon .38-16 .
  • Page 18: Warranty

    Gravely will be free from defects in material and 920-756-2141 workmanship for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase. Gravely will Fax 920-756-2407 repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, www.gravely.com...
  • 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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