Gravely 988105-HR1536FX, 988106-HR1548FX, 988107-HR1548FL, 988108-HE1748FL, 988109-HE1752FL, 988113-HR1544FX, 988116-HR1548FLP, 988117-H Owner's/Operator's Manual

Gravely 988105-HR1536FX, 988106-HR1548FX, 988107-HR1548FL, 988108-HE1748FL, 988109-HE1752FL, 988113-HR1544FX, 988116-HR1548FLP, 988117-H Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Pro Unit
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
988105 - HR1536FX
988106 - HR1548FX
988107 - HR1548FL
988108 - HE1748FL
988109 - HE1752FL
988113 - HR1544FX
988116 - HR1548FLP
988117 - HE1752FLP
988120 - HR1536FXP
988314 - HR1536FXPCE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
04941500 7/03
Printed in USA

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Summary of Contents for Gravely 988105-HR1536FX, 988106-HR1548FX, 988107-HR1548FL, 988108-HE1748FL, 988109-HE1752FL, 988113-HR1544FX, 988116-HR1548FLP, 988117-H

  • Page 1 Pro Unit Owner/Operator Manual Models 988105 - HR1536FX 988106 - HR1548FX 988107 - HR1548FL 988108 - HE1748FL 988109 - HE1752FL 988113 - HR1544FX 988116 - HR1548FLP 988117 - HE1752FLP 988120 - HR1536FXP 988314 - HR1536FXPCE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 04941500 7/03 Printed in USA...
  • Page 2 firmante - Undertegnede, - Undertecknaren av detta dokument, - Me, allekirjoittaneet, ARIENS COMPANY, declare that the Lawn Mower- certifie que la tondeuse à gazon - erklärt, dass der Rasenmäher - verklaart dat de maaitrekker - dichiara che il tosaerba - certifica que el cortacésped - erklærer, at græsslåmaskinen - erklærer at plenklipperen - intygar att gräsklipparen:...
  • Page 3 Stated Sound Power Levels are established following Annex VIII “Full Quality Assurance” of directive 2000/14/EC. Les déclarations de niveau de puissance acoustique sont établies conformément à l’Article VIII « Assurance qualité totale » de la directive 2000/14/EC. Die angegebenen Geräuschpegel wurden gemäß Anhang VIII „Totales Qualitäts-Management“ der EU-Richtlinie 2000/14/EC.
  • Page 4 3 4 5 6 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS 1. Operator Presence 1. Contacteur de présence Control Lever de l’opérateur 2. Steering Lever Latch 2. Verrou de la poignée (988105, 106, 107, 108, de direction (988105, 109, 113) 106, 107, 108, 109, 113) 3.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Warranty....... . 32 INTRODUCTION PRODUCT REGISTRATION The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process warranty claims or contact you with the latest service information.
  • Page 6 5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on adjustments. WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents.
  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    DANGER / PELIGRO TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • Maintenez toujours en place tous • Mantenga artefactores de seguridad (defensas, protectores, interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y Read the operator's manual. • Keep children les elements de securite trabajando. and others away from unit while operating.
  • Page 8 ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs. Keep children and people away. Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult. Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris.
  • Page 9 When engine is running and speed control lever is forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit to circle around one drive wheel. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure view. ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, set parking brake, remove key and allow moving parts to stop before clearing clogs or cleaning unit.
  • Page 10: Controls And Features

    ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure. Allow hot parts to cool. ALWAYS block wheels, engage parking brake and know all jack stands are strong, secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance. An extension spring, when extended, stores energy and can be dangerous.
  • Page 11 CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Operate only when operator presence control is functioning correctly. See Check Safety Interlock System on page 17 for testing instructions. Steering Levers (988105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113) WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When the engine is running and the speed control levers are engaged, releasing only one steering latch causes the unit to circle around one drive wheel.
  • Page 12 Parking Brake The parking brake holds the tractor in position when not in use. To engage parking brake, pull the brake handle back (1). To release parking brake, push the brake handle forward (2). Recoil Starter Handle Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine. Hour Meter Electric Start: The hour meter measures the number of hours that the key is in the...
  • Page 13 STARTING AND SHUT OFF Before Each Use Check each item in Each Use in the Maintenance Schedule. NOTE: The engine will not start unless the speed control levers are in neutral, the parking brake is On and the Power Take Off (PTO) is Off. Recoil Start (988105, 106, 107, 113) 1.
  • Page 14 TO OPERATE UNIT Operate the unit only in the operator’s position directly behind the handlebars. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. When the engine is running and the speed control lever is engaged, holding only one steering lever in neutral causes the unit to circle sharply around one drive wheel.
  • Page 15: Cutting Height Adjustment

    2. Move the speed control levers to the neutral position. 3. Turn off PTO switch. 988116, 117, 120, 314 To operate: 1. Start the engine (See Starting and Shut Off on page 13). 2. Move the throttle lever to the Fast position. 3.
  • Page 16 Fixed Deck Cutting Heights Inches (mm) (38) 1.5 (64) 2.5 (90) 3.5 Figure 6 Floating Decks (988107, 108, 109, 116, 117) 1. Shut off the unit. See Shut Off on page 13 and "To stop mowing." 2. Lift deck by handle until hair pins can be removed from height adjustment rods.
  • Page 17: Maintenance

    TO PUSH UNIT BY HAND To move the unit without the engine running: 1. Rotate the bypass valve levers located on the back side of the pumps approximately 1/2 turn counterclockwise. 2. Release parking brake. 3. Push unit to desired location. 4.
  • Page 18: Check Tire Pressure

    988116, 117, 120, 314 To test: 1. With engine off, set controls as listed in line A of the table below. 2. Try starting the engine. See Starting and Shut Off on page 13. IMPORTANT: If the system does not function properly, do not operate the unit until repairs are made.
  • Page 19: Check Spark Plug

    To clean terminals: 1. Remove battery cover. 2. Remove battery cables from terminals. 3. Clean or service battery away from unit. Remove corrosion from battery terminals and cable connections with wire brush, then wash with a weak baking soda solution. 4.
  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    Figure 9 Hydraulic Run-In Procedure 1. Jack the drive wheels off the floor. 2. Start unit. Run engine at slowest speed for 1-2 minutes to bleed hydraulic pumps. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. ADJUSTING THE UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT Check Forward Tracking...
  • Page 21: Parking Brake Adjustment

    Check Reverse Tracking (988116, 117, 120, 314) WARNING: Uncontrolled reverse travel can result in serious injury. Do not put control levers into the reverse position unless you are prepared to operate in reverse. 1. Adjust forward tracking (See Check Forward Tracking on page 20).
  • Page 22 4. Start engine. 5. Run engine at full throttle. 6. Disengage parking brake. Check for creep. 7. Release steering control levers. Check for creep. If unit creeps when parking brake and steering levers are released: Adjust steering rod clevis. To adjust (Figure 15): 1.
  • Page 23 1. Steering Control Lever 2. Steering Link 3. Jam Nut 4. Steering Link Clevis 5. Steering Control Rod Figure 16 SPEED RANGE ADJUSTMENT (988105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113) The steering levers control travel speed. The unit can be adjusted from a slower to a faster speed range. NOTE: Setting the unit to the faster speed range will make the steering controls more sensitive.
  • Page 24: Clutch Adjustment

    1. Neutral Bracket 2. Clevis 3. Speed Control Arm Figure 18 REMOVE SINGLE LEVER PLATE (988105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 113) Without the single lever plate, the speed control levers can work separately to adjust tracking on uneven terrain. To remove: 1.
  • Page 25 1. Armature 3. Inspection Slot 2. Rotor 4. Gap Adjustment Figure 20 BATTERY (988108, 109, 117) Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. See Check Battery (988108, 109, 117) on page 18. WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
  • Page 26 36" BELT REPLACEMENT 1. Idler Spring 3. Mower Clutch 2. Deck Pulley 4. Belt Figure 22 1. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool. 2. Set deck to the fourth cutting height. 3. Remove deck cover. 4.
  • Page 27 MOWER BLADES NOTE: If mower is used under sandy soil conditions, replace blades when air lifts become eroded through at ends (Figure 24). DO NOT sharpen to this pattern Sharpen to this pattern DISCARD if more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) 1.
  • Page 28: Storage

    WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. Storage – Two Months or More Check each item in the Maintenance Schedule on page 17, but do not add gasoline. Clean the unit. Touch up all scratched painted surfaces. IMPORTANT: Never spray unit with high-pressure water or store unit outdoors.
  • Page 29: Accessories

    PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Unit pulls 1. Rust on the clutch sliding pin. sharply to the left or right when 2. Binding in the pump actuating the speed linkage. control levers are quickly 3. Steering levers out of moved all the adjustment.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    Model Number 988105 Description HR1536FX Length – in. (cm) 79.75 (202.50) Height – in. (cm) Width – in. (cm) 38.2 (97) Actual Weight – 575 (260.8) lbs (kg) Battery Brakes Turning Radius– in. (cm) Tire Size Engine – Manufacturer Cycle Horsepower –...
  • Page 31 Model Number 988113 Description HR1544FX Length – in. (cm) 75.5 (191.77) Height – in. (cm) 42 (106.7) Width – in. (cm) 47 (119.38) Actual Weight – 625 (284.1) lbs (kg) Battery Brakes Turning Radius– in. (cm) Tire Size Engine – Manufacturer FH430V-BS06 Cycle...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    • Four to twelve months - Prorated over 12 months Gravely may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Gravely to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
  • Page 33 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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