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Pro-Stance
Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
E10
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10%
MTBE will void the product warranty.
L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de 10% d'éthanol
(E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
994111 – Pro-Stance 48
(SN 020000 +)
994112 – Pro-Stance 52
(SN 020000 +)
994113 – Pro-Stance 52 EFI
(SN 020000 +)
994114 – Pro-Stance 61
(SN 020000 +)
994115 – Pro-Stance 61 EFI
(SN 020000 +)
994117 – Pro-Stance 48 Carb
(SN 020000 +)
994118 – Pro-Stance 52 Carb
(SN 020000 +)
04391300B 10/12
Printed in USA

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DEALER DELIVERY
Dealer Responsibilities
Key steps for dealers to ensure proper unit setup, safety checks, and customer orientation.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Registration Process
Information on how dealers register products or customers can register online or via mail.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use of Genuine Parts
Emphasizes using genuine Gravely parts for performance, durability, safety, and warranty.
SAFETY
Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Explains the meaning of safety alert symbols and signal words used in the manual and on decals.
Hazard Warnings and Precautions
Details warnings for different hazard levels (Danger, Warning, Caution) and general safety practices.
Operator Training and Decals
Stresses the importance of operator training and maintaining safety decals on the unit.
DANGER: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Operating Hazards and Precautions
Highlights critical warnings regarding machine operation, slopes, children, and fuel handling.
Safe Operation Tips
Provides essential safe operating tips like checking controls, avoiding turns, and keeping clear of moving parts.
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
Discharge and Hot Surface Hazards
Details specific warnings for discharge hazards, hot surfaces, and general caution.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
System Overview and Regulations
Explains emission control system requirements and potential penalties for tampering.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
Slope Operation and Transport Safety
Details safe practices for operating on slopes and transporting the unit, including emergency procedures.
GENERAL SAFETY AND STORAGE
Fuel, Battery, and Storage Safety
Covers safety precautions for handling fuel, batteries, and storing the unit, including electric shock hazards.
ASSEMBLY
Unit Preparation Checklist
Step-by-step guide for unpacking, preparing, and checking the unit before initial operation.
Safety Interlock System Check
Ensures the safety interlock system functions correctly to prevent accidental operation.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Deck Level and Control Functionality
Verifies the deck level is maintained and all unit controls perform properly before operation.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Control Panel Layout
Identifies and describes the location and function of various controls on the unit.
Key Components and Functions
Details important components like fuel tank, steering levers, ignition switch, and PTO switch.
OPERATION
Steering Lever Operation
Explains how to use steering levers for speed, direction, and stopping the unit.
Safety Interlock System Testing
Provides procedures to test the safety interlock system for proper function before each use.
Parking Brake Interlock System
Describes the function and interaction of the parking brake with the steering levers and engine.
OPERATING CONTROLS
Ignition, Throttle, and PTO Controls
Explains the function of the ignition switch, throttle lever, and PTO switch for starting and blade engagement.
Mower Lift and Transport Lock
Details how to operate the mower lift system and engage the transport lock lever for deck positioning.
OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS AND INDICATORS
Height of Cut and Parking Brake
Explains how to adjust cutting height, use the parking brake, and manage the operator platform.
Hour Meter Functions
Describes the functions of the hour meter, including job timing and service interval alerts.
FILLING FUEL TANK
Fueling Procedures and Precautions
Details how to safely fill the fuel tank, including warnings about overfilling and fuel types.
PRE-START CHECKLIST
Pre-Operation Inspection
Outlines essential checks before starting the engine, including safety interlocks, air cleaner, and fluids.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
Engine Starting Procedures
Provides step-by-step instructions for starting engines with carburetors and fuel injection.
Stopping the Engine and Emergency Stops
Explains how to stop the engine normally and in emergency situations, including slope operations.
MOWING AND PARKING PROCEDURES
Mowing and Parking Instructions
Details how to engage the mower, select speed, park the unit, and push it if needed.
Tips for Best Performance
Offers advice for optimal mowing performance, including blade sharpness and cutting techniques.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Scheduled Maintenance Tasks
Outlines recommended maintenance tasks based on operating hours or periods, including safety checks and cleaning.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Periodic Service Tasks
Lists service tasks required at different intervals, such as checking blades, filters, belts, and fasteners.
Engine Oil Service
Provides instructions for checking and changing the engine oil, emphasizing safe practices.
HYDRAULIC FLUID SERVICE
Adding and Changing Hydraulic Fluid
Details procedures for adding hydraulic fluid and changing hydraulic fluid and filter, with safety warnings.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND MOWER BLADES
Purging Hydraulic System and Filters
Explains how to purge the hydraulic system and describes the carbon canister filter.
Mower Blade Service
Provides instructions for removing and replacing mower blades, emphasizing safety and proper torque.
SHARPENING MOWER BLADES
Blade Sharpening and Balancing
Details the process of sharpening mower blades, including how to check for balance and when to discard blades.
FUSE BLOCK AND BATTERY SERVICE
Fuse Block Identification and Battery Service
Identifies fuse locations and provides instructions for cleaning and replacing the battery, including first aid.
BATTERY CHARGING AND TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENT
Battery Charging and Jump-Starting
Explains safe battery charging procedures and advises against jump-starting the unit.
Transaxle Neutral Adjustment
Details how to adjust the transaxle for proper neutral positioning to eliminate creeping.
ADJUSTMENTS AND BELT SERVICE
Steering Lever and Parking Brake Adjustments
Covers adjusting steering levers for tracking and adjusting the parking brake for proper hold.
PTO Belt Access and Service
Provides instructions for accessing and servicing the PTO belt, emphasizing safety precautions.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Mower and Hydro Pump Belt Replacement
Details the procedures for replacing mower belts and the hydro pump belt, including safety for spring tension.
MOWER DECK ADJUSTMENTS
Anti-scalp Roller and Deck Lift Assist
Explains how to adjust anti-scalp rollers for cutting height and deck lift assist springs for stability.
MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Deck Removal, Installation, and Leveling
Details procedures for safely removing, installing, and leveling the mower deck.
BLADE LEVEL AND PITCH ADJUSTMENT
Checking Blade Level and Pitch
Describes how to check and adjust the blade level and pitch for optimal cutting performance.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT AND STORAGE
Clutch Air Gap Adjustment
Explains how to check and adjust the air gap for proper clutch engagement and disengagement.
Unit Storage Procedures
Provides guidelines for short-term and long-term storage of the unit, including fuel system preparation.
STORAGE PREPARATION AND RETRIEVAL
Fuel Stabilization and Post-Storage Prep
Details adding fuel stabilizer and preparing the unit after storage for service and operation.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine and PTO Issues
Addresses common problems like engine not starting, oil pressure light, and PTO engagement issues.
Drive and Control System Problems
Guides on troubleshooting unit not driving, steering issues, and ignition problems.
ACCESSORIES AND SERVICE PARTS
Optional Accessories and Replacement Parts
Lists available accessories for the unit and part numbers for common service items.
SPECIFICATIONS (Models 994111-994113)
Model 994111-994113 Technical Data
Provides technical specifications for models 994111, 994112, and 994113, including engine, dimensions, and deck.
SPECIFICATIONS (Models 994114-994118)
Model 994114-994118 Technical Data
Provides technical specifications for models 994114, 994115, 994117, and 994118, including engine, dimensions, and deck.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage and Period
Details warranty periods for consumer and commercial use across different product groups and special extensions.
WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Warranty Limitations and Service Requirements
Outlines exclusions, limitations, customer responsibilities, and how to find service representatives.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMERS AND LEGAL PROVISIONS
Limitations, Consumer Law, and Further Disclaimers
Covers limitations on liability, Australian consumer law, and disclaimers of further warranties.

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