Contents Contents Maintenance..............Welcome............... Maintenance overview..........Register your product!..........Maintenance and cleaning position......Manuals................ Cleaning the device............Disclaimer..............General inspection............Explanation of the symbols........Checking safety function..........Warnings..............Checking the RC functions........... Symbols in the instructions........... Checking the Emergency stop switch......Signs on the device............
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the Gravely lineup is designed for long- lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
Explanation of the symbols dummy Inhaltsverzeichnis Symbols in the text Explanation of the symbols 1. A numbered text requests you to act or shows a process sequence. Warnings ð An indented arrow marks the result of a step. ð An arrow that is not indented refers to the result of a se- In these operating instructions, warnings are marked with sig- quence of actions.
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Explanation of the symbols Danger to life! On slopes, the device can topple over and Clean the ventilation grid! The cooling air slide towards you or run you over. of the engine is sucked in through the ven- Never stay below the device when on a tilation grid of the engine cover.
Safety instructions Safe handling of fuel Safety instructions Fuel is toxic and highly flammable. There is a burn and explo- sion hazard! Get informed! Keep fuel away from ignition sources and do not smoke dur- For your safety, read these operating instructions carefully. ing handling.
Safety instructions Check the device prior to use Risk of injury when the motor is running Switch off the engine, wait for the blade and the engine to To ensure safe operation and to avoid hazards, injuries and stop and remove the key at the main switch damage, check the device before each use.
Safety instructions Prior to mowing Dangerous situations can result from unintended steering or driving movements. Persons or obstacles can be hit or run over. Personal protective measures Make sure During mowing, always wear safety shoes with – that nobody else besides the user is on the mowing area. good grip and long trousers.
Safety instructions Danger area for the operator when mowing – Be extremely cautious when changing the direction. – Always keep the speed low when moving on slopes. – Do not start abruptly and do not brake abruptly. min. 50 ft –...
Safety instructions When work is completed Use caution during maintenance and repair Before you leave the device, wait for the blade and engine to stop and remove the key from the main switch. Only carry out work as described in these operating instruc- tions.
Control elements on the device Lever for starter flap (choke) (32) Control elements on the device The choke is closed only for start up the cold engine. As soon as the engine is running, open the choke. Close the choke: Pull out the lever for the starter flap (32).
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Control elements on the device Cutting height adjustment (21) The cutting height can be continuously adjusted. To prevent unintentional adjustment of the crank handle during opera- tion, the cutting height setting can be fixed. The top position is the maintenance position. The blade is au- tomatically disengaged.
Control elements on the transmitter Control elements on the transmitter Pos. Symbol Function Type Transmitter: Start-stop switch Switching on, switching off Forward travel drive and travel speed Joystick Travel drive backwards and travel speed Steering to the left Joystick Steering to the right Horn/acknowledge Button Engine start...
Acoustic signals Carrying the transmitter LED display on the receiver Fasten the belt to the transmitter in the desired way: – Hip belt – Carrying strap Acoustic signals Fig. 1: Description LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 No supply Signals of the device Supply is ok Green light Flashing weak...
Information on mowing Information on mowing Prior to starting Prior to mowing, check the device for completeness, proper function, and cleanliness. A dirty ventilation grid causes over- Checking the oil level heating of the engine which can result in engine damage. There is a risk of fire due to dirt on the muffler.
Prior to starting Checking the battery Adjusting cutting height Warning Risk of injury due to rotating blade. ► Only approach the stationary device from the rear be- fore setting the cutting height. ► Disengage the blade before setting the cutting height. The adjustment of the cutting heights is continuous.
Switching on receiver and transmitter Setting cutting height limit Switching on receiver and transmitter Warning 1. Insert the key at the main switch on the device. Risk of injury due to rotating blade. 2. Turn the key to pos. I. ►...
Training operation Training operation Operating Starting the engine Warning Risk of injury due to rotating blade. Requirements ► Make sure that nobody is in the danger area. – Receiver and transmitter are switched on and ready for op- eration. Warning –...
Operating Steering Driving Notice Warning Steering while stationary or turning on the spot can dam- Risk of injury when driving forwards and in reverse. age the ground. ► Make sure that no people are in front of or behind your device and that your path is clear of obstacles.
Operating Limiting the speed Engaging blade Fast maximum travel speed Warning Slow maximum travel speed Risk of injury due to rotating blade. ► Make sure that no persons, children, animals or objects are in the danger area. Use the rotary knob (8) to limit the travel speed to a speed at which you can safely control the device.
Operating Switching off and parking Emergency stop The device is equipped with an Emergency Stop. To avert Warning danger, switch off all functions of the device with the Emer- gency Stop. The device is immediately put into a safe state. There is a risk of injury in case of unauthorized use.
Transport 4. Switch off the transmitter by pressing the start-stop Notice switch (1) and wait 5 seconds. Risk of damage due to incorrect fastening of straps. 5. Turn the start-stop switch (1) clockwise to switch on the transmitter. ► Fasten the straps only at the points shown in the figure. 6.
Maintenance Improper maintenance can make the device unsafe for oper- Maintenance ation and result in accidents. Regular maintenance keeps your device ready for use. Danger Service the device according to the following maintenance in- Danger of poisoning due to poisonous exhaust gases. structions.
Maintenance Maintenance and cleaning position Cleaning the mower unit Notice Warning Cleaning agents damage the mower unit. Risk of injury due to the heavy weight of the device. The ► Clean the mower unit with water only. device can fall over and fall down and cause severe in- juries.
Maintenance General inspection Checking when the engine is running 1. Set the rotary knob “maximum travel speed” (8) to rabbit. To make sure that the device can be operated safely, check 2. Start the engine (see chapter “Starting the engine“). all nuts, bolts, screws, connection of fuel lines, air filters etc. ð...
Maintenance Checking the Emergency stop switch Checking the blade and flail shaft 1. Start the engine (see chapter “Starting the engine“). Warning 2. Move on a terrain where the blade can rotate freely and does not touch objects or the ground. Wear or damage on the blades and the fastening elements can result in the blades or the fastening elements coming 3.
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► Always replace a damaged or worn blade with a new re- Original blade placement blade. An original blade is engraved with: AS G90180003 Replacement blade Contact your Gravely dealer to purchase replacement blades for your device. Description Quantity Part No. Flail blade with fastening part 1 54900100...
Maintenance Tensioning tracks Checking the blade brake clutch You can carry out the work described below while the device 1. Start the engine (see chapter “Starting the engine“). is standing on a level surface. 2. Move on a terrain where the blade can rotate freely and does not touch objects or the ground.
Maintenance Maintaining the engine Danger The ignition system generates an electromagnetic field. ► Wearers of pacemakers must not work on active parts. Warning Burn hazard from hot surfaces. ► Switch off the engine. ► Let the device cool down for at least 20 minutes before you start any maintenance and cleaning work.
Maintenance Maintaining the air filter Optional: Use a charger that is equipped with a 12 V connec- tion for standard norm outlets. Insert the plug for charging into the standard norm outlet. Warning Charge the battery and disconnect the ground cable before There is a fire and explosion risk due to cleaning agents.
Assembly Grease lubrication Assembly Scope of delivery The device is shipped in a crate. The scope of delivery in- cludes: – The device. – The transmitter with batteries and belts. – Key for main switch. – Rain cap for air filter. –...
► Please observe the safety instruction regarding the fire and serial number of your device when you order spare parts. risk. Visit www.gravely.com to locate a Gravely dealer for service and spare parts ordering. Warning There is a risk of injury in case of unauthorized use.
Wear parts Wear parts Some parts are described as wear parts. They wear during use and must be replaced. The warranty does not cover the following parts (examples): Blades, cutting edges, cutter bars, blade bolts, sliding plates, V-belts, tracks, Bowden cables, starter ropes, pressure plates, air filters, spark plugs, disk springs, lock washers, fuses, disks, thrust plates, pressure disks, protection skirts, impact protection, wheels, tires, brushes, skids etc.
If the fault persists, the following error codes describe the faults that occur most frequently and how to eliminate them. If the fault cannot be eliminated, contact your closest authorized service center. You can find an authorized service center on our home page under www.gravely.com. Problem...
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Troubleshooting Engine starts badly or Choke is closed. Open choke (see chapter “Starting”). runs irregularly Air filter is dirty. Maintain air filter (see chapter “Mainte- nance”). Poor quality, dirty, or old fuel. Always use fresh fuel. Spark plug is dirty, damaged, or Clean spark plug and check electrode incorrect electrode gap.
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Troubleshooting Mulching result with Plant material is ejected too Increase speed. low plant material not quickly. satisfactory Housing is jammed Mowed grass was too long or Adjust cutting height and mowing speed too damp. to the mowing conditions. Blade is worn. Authorized service center.
Troubleshooting Error codes When the control detects an error, the error code is displayed. The following table lists the most frequent error codes. Contact an authorized service center when an error code is displayed that you cannot find in this table. Display Designation Reasons...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Type Gravely OVIS RC 40 Range of application (temperature) 0 - 30 °C (32 - 86 °F) For temperatures below 5 °C (41 °F), observe the engine manufacturer's information regarding the engine oil. Engine, type Two-cylinder four-stroke engine Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton...
Technical specifications Fuses The fuses are located at the rear of the device. If you experience malfunctions, remove the fuse compartment cover and check the fuses. Replace defective fuses. Contact an authorized service center if the malfunctions cannot be remedied by replacing the fuses or if the fuses blow again af- ter replacement.
Equipment Limited Warranty AriensCo warrants to the original purchaser that Gravely brand products purchased on or after 09/01/2022 will be free from de- fects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. If any product, EXCEPT AXIS skidsteer, is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase.
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Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty – Parts that are not genuine Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
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– Ensure that the maintenance and adjustments explained in the Operator’s Manual are routinely completed. – Promptly notify AriensCo or an authorized Gravely service representative of the need for warranty service. – Transport the product to and from the place of warranty service at owner’s expense.
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AriensCo shall not be held liable for damages, including premature wear and tear, or injuries caused by installation of unautho- rized parts and accessories or for parts and accessories not installed by an authorized Gravely dealer. Australian Consumer Law The following applies solely to warranties subject to Subsection 102(1) of the Australian Consumer Law: Our goods come with...
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