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Gravely Pro-Stance 2048FX Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Pro-Stance
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether)
is acceptable for use in this machine.
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product
warranty.
Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de
MTBE (éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE
annulent la garantie
.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
™
Models
994107 – 2048FX
994108 – 2052FX
04321000 4/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ™ Pro-Stance Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 994107 – 2048FX 994108 – 2052FX Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.

  • Page 3: Product Registration

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Gravely dealer must register the product Serial Number Label at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information. All claims meeting requirements during the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not the product registration card is returned.

  • Page 4: Safety

    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 Failure to observe the safety or moderate injury. It may also be instructions in the manuals and used to alert against unsafe on decals could result in serious practices.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS E. CAUTION: • Never fill tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. • Never overfill fuel tank. • Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. F. DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: •...

  • Page 6: Emission Control System

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel This equipment and/or its engine may include when engine is running. Do not exhaust and evaporative emissions control smoke. system components required to meet U.S. •...
  • Page 7 • Look behind and down before backing Checking Mowing Area up to be sure of a clear path. • Evaluate the terrain to determine what • Never carry passengers and keep pets accessories and attachments are and bystanders away. needed to properly and safely perform •...
  • Page 8 • Shut off blades when you are not • Stay alert to the presence of children. mowing. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Turn the • Park machine safely before leaving machine off if a child enters the work the operator station for any reason area.
  • Page 9 • Riders obstruct the operator’s view • Disengage drives, lower implement, resulting in the machine being lock parking brake, stop engine and operated in an unsafe manner. remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all Avoid High Pressure Fluids movement to stop before adjusting, •...
  • Page 10 • Check grass catcher components and • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, the discharge guard frequently and and other sources of ignition. replace with manufacturer’s • Use only an approved fuel container. recommended parts, when necessary. Use only non-metal, portable fuel Grass catcher components are subject containers approved by the to wear, damage, and deterioration...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    • For gasoline engines, do not use gas • See your local Recycling Center or with methanol. Methanol is harmful to authorized dealer to learn how to your health and to the environment. recycle or get rid of waste products. •...
  • Page 12 Check Engine Oil Level 1. Lift thigh pad. Figure 5 Check Hydraulic Oil Level Figure 7 2. Clean area around dipstick cap (A). 3. Remove dipstick cap (A) from tube. Wipe dipstick clean. NOTE: Do not tighten dipstick cap when checking oil level.

  • Page 13: Operation

    Connect Battery 3. Connect negative (black) cable to battery negative (-) terminal. Install black terminal cover (B). CAUTION: Avoid injury! Prevent Battery Explosions: • Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of battery. Battery gas can explode.

  • Page 14: Operator Station Controls

    OPERATOR STATION CONTROLS MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS Figure 11 A.Free-Wheeling Valves Figure 10 Mounting and Dismounting Picture Note: Machine Safely A.Speed Control Bar Lock B.Speed Control Bar C.Left Motion Control Lever D.Right Motion Control Lever E.Hydrostatic Oil Reservoir Cap and Dipstick F.Ignition Key Switch G.Fuel Tank Cap H.PTO Switch I.Hour Meter...
  • Page 15 Raising and Lowering Thigh Pad 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Figure 14 3. Loosen bolts (A). 4. Loosen and remove bolts (B). 5. Move deck (C) up or down to desired Figure 13 height and tighten bolts (A) to 47 – 54 N•m (35 –...

  • Page 16: Setting Cutting Height

    SETTING CUTTING HEIGHT NOTE: Before setting cut height, ensure the tires are all set at the correct tire pressures. Rear of Deck Front Casters Rear Deck Nominal Height C-Spacers C-Spacers Height of Cut Deck Rake Hole Position Bottom (inches) (inches) HOLE LOCATIONS To adjust the rear height of cut, use the chart above and match the hole locations on the...
  • Page 17 Testing Safety Systems 3. Start engine. 4. Push one motion control lever forward. 5. Repeat procedure using the other lever. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon 6. Repeat procedure pushing each motion monoxide and can cause serious control lever rearward. illness or death.
  • Page 18 1. Stop machine on a 17° slope (30% 6. Move throttle lever forward to the fast grade) facing downhill. Stop the engine position for mowing. and lock the park brake. Disengage PTO: 2. Repeat procedure with machine facing 1. Push PTO knob (A) down. uphill.

  • Page 19: Using The Motion Control Levers

    USING THE MOTION CONTROL 3. Push motion control levers forward to LEVERS begin forward motion. The further forward the control levers are moved, the faster the machine will travel. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Learn • Forward speed range: 0–14.8 km/h use of the motion control levers (0–9.2 mph) and practice at half throttle until 4.
  • Page 20 Gentle Left Turn: • Push right motion control lever forward and pull left motion control lever rearward at the same time. Sharp Right Turn: Figure 25 Figure 28 • Push right motion control lever further forward than the left motion control •...
  • Page 21 3. Put motion control levers (A) in the NOTE: In cold weather or with a new machine, allow engine to reach operating NEUTRAL position. temperature before engaging PTO to prevent 4. Push PTO switch knob (B) down to engine from stalling. disengage PTO.
  • Page 22 NOTE: The pumps (A) are located in the • Keep mower deck and discharge back of the machine, behind the rear shield chute clean. (B). • Mow with sharp blades. • Properly level mower deck for a smooth cut. • Mow grass high and often.

  • Page 23: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE • Remove screws on blower fan screen and clean behind. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Every 100 Hours Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. • Lubricate mower deck spindles. • Clean and gap spark plugs. SERVICING YOUR MACHINE •...
  • Page 24 Lubricating Front Caster Lubricating Mower Deck Spindles Spindles and Wheels CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fingers or loose clothing can get caught in rotating parts. Stop engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing. Figure 34 • Lubricate three mower deck spindle grease fittings (A).

  • Page 25: Service Engine

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SERVICE ENGINE Avoid Fumes CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death. Move the machine to an outside area before running the engine.
  • Page 26 Changing Engine Oil and Filter NOTE: Refer to engine manufacturer’s operating manual for correct type and grade of oil. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching 14. Add approximately 1.7 L (1.75 qt.) of oil. hot surfaces can burn skin. The 15. Insert dipstick. Tighten cap. engine, components, and fluids 16.
  • Page 27 Checking and Cleaning Air Filter Possible engine surging will occur at high throttle with transmission in “N” neutral and Elements mower engagement lever disengaged. This is a normal condition due to the emission CAUTION: Avoid injury! Touching control system. hot surfaces can burn skin. The After performing the checks in the engine, components, and fluids troubleshooting section and your engine is...

  • Page 28: Service Transmission

    SERVICE TRANSMISSION Changing Hydraulic Oil and Filter Hydraulic Oil CAUTION: Avoid injury! Escaping Use only 20W-50 engine oil with and SL API fluid under pressure can penetrate classification. the skin causing serious injury. Checking Hydraulic Oil Level Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Check oil level hydraulic or other lines.
  • Page 29 IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! Do not add oil beyond FULL mark. Oil capacity after draining may be less than dry fill capacity. Check oil level before filling completely. NOTE: Dry fill capacity for hydraulic system is 3.1L (3.3 qt.). 9. Fill oil reservoir with approximately 1.9L (2 qt.) of oil.
  • Page 30 Figure 45 Figure 43 Picture Note: Traction drive belt idler pulley 4. Inspect belt (C) through frame openings bottom view. (D) for excessive wear, damage or 5. Insert 1/2 in. breaker bar into hole (C) stretching. and rotate idler pulley (D) forward to Removing Traction Drive Belt: ease tension on traction drive belt.
  • Page 31 Checking and Adjusting Motion 5. Stand on the operator’s platform and, with the park brake released, move the Control Linkages motion control levers (B). 6. Observe wheel movement as motion CAUTION: Avoid injury! Engine control levers are moved back and forth. exhaust fumes contain carbon Wheels should travel in the correct monoxide and can cause serious...
  • Page 32 10. Recheck neutral. If wheels continue to 4. Drive machine forward, pushing both rotate, readjust. control levers (A) all the way to speed control bar (B). 11. With the engine running, operate the motion control levers to verify 5. If machine does not drive in a straight adjustment.
  • Page 33 Adjusting Reverse Speed: SERVICE STEERING & BRAKES 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Adjusting Park Brake Safely in the SAFETY section.) Testing Park Brake: 2. Loosen jam nut (C) on cap screw (D) on 1. Inflate tires to correct pressures. each side of machine.

  • Page 34: Service Mower

    4. Turn brake linkage yoke in one-turn increments on the brake link rod (C) clockwise to increase braking force; counterclockwise to decrease braking force. 5. Install rue clip (B). 6. Test park brake. Adjust again, if required. SERVICE MOWER Removing and Installing Mower Deck Shield CAUTION: Avoid injury! Help Figure 55...
  • Page 35 Installing Mower Deck Drive Belt: NOTE: If necessary, see drive belt installation label on mower deck. Figure 58 1. Install replacement drive belt (A) as shown on mower deck drive belt label. Make sure drive belt is installed properly Figure 56 on PTO clutch sheave, spindle sheaves and idler pulleys.
  • Page 36 Tighten blade bolt to 163 N•m (120 lbf- ft). repairs. 3. Lower machine. IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! When 4. Adjust mower deck to a desirable cutting replacing mower blades, always use genuine height. Gravely Service Parts. NOTE: Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them. GB - 36...
  • Page 37 Sharpening Blades Service the Battery Safely CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are dangerous! Always wear gloves while working on blades. Always wear safety eye protection when grinding. • Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid.

  • Page 38: Removing And Installing Battery

    3. Slide back red cover (C) and disconnect corrosion. positive (+) battery cable (D). 7. Install battery. Jump-Starting Gravely does not recommend jump-starting your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information. Replacing Fuse The electric start circuit is protected by one 20 Amp fuse.

  • Page 39: Filling Fuel Tank

    • Install socket with fuse in cover. IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This Ensure that plastic tab of fuse holder is equipment and/or its engine may include securely fastened to fuse socket. evaporative emissions control system components, required to meet EPA and/or Adjusting Operator Presence Switch CARB regulations, that will only function 1.
  • Page 40 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR DRIVE WHEELS FRONT CASTER WHEELS Removing: Removing: 1. Park machine safely. (Refer to Parking 1. Park machine safely. (Refer to Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Lift front of machine with a safe lifting device.
  • Page 41 Checking Tire Pressure Servicing Caster Wheel Roller Bearings 1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.) 2. Raise and securely support front of machine. 3. Remove locknut (A), cap screw (B), and wheel assembly (C). 4. Remove seals (D) and bearings (E) from wheel.
  • Page 42 Cleaning and Repairing Repairing Minor Scratches Plastic Surfaces (surface scratch): Your authorized dealer has the professional 1. Clean area to be repaired thoroughly. materials needed to properly remove surface IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not use scratches from any plastic surfaces, do not rubbing compound on painted surfaces.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When you have checked all the possible causes listed and you are still experiencing WARNING: AVOID INJURY. the problem, see your authorized dealer. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Using Troubleshooting Chart If you are experiencing a problem that is not listed in this chart, see your authorized dealer for service.
  • Page 44 Engine Check Engine Knocks • Engine oil level low. • Reduce load. (Slower ground speed.) • Fuel is bad. Fill tank with fresh fuel, correct octane. • Idle speed too slow. Engine Overheats • Clean cooling fins. • Low oil level. •...
  • Page 45 Electrical System Check Starter Will Not Work • Blown fuse. • Park brake switch is faulty. • OPC Switch faulty or not adjusted properly. • Loose or corroded battery connections. • Neutral switches faulty or not adjusted properly. See your authorized dealer. •...
  • Page 46 Steering Check Steering Not Working • Pump free-wheel valves partially open. • Improper tire inflation. • Hydrostatic transmission oil level low. • Traction drive loose or broken. • Hydraulic pump or wheel motor faulty. Mower Deck Check Discharge Chute Plugged •...

  • Page 47: Storage

    STORAGE Add fuel stabilizer (Gravely p/n 00592900) according to manufacturers’ instructions. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Run engine for at least 10 minutes after Read and understand entire adding stabilizer to allow it to reach the Safety section before proceeding. carburetor. STORING SAFETY...

  • Page 48: Service Parts

    Air Filter Element Manuals are available online at www.gravely.com. ACCESSORIES Parts See your authorized Gravely dealer to add We recommend Gravely quality parts the additional accessories available to your available at your Gravely dealer. model. Part numbers may change, use part numbers Part No.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 994108 994107 Model Pro-Stance 2052FX Pro-Stance 2048FX Engine Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX600V Engine Power – hp (kW) at 20 (14.2) Maximum RPM Air Cooled Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) 0–9.0 (0–14.5) Reverse Maximum – mph (km/h) 0–4.0 (0–6.4)

  • Page 50: Warranty

    Commercial Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand products purchased on or after 1/1/2011 and designated or labeled commercial products by Ariens Company will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered "Consumer Use";...
  • Page 51 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 52 • You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 53 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 54 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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