Warranty ........31 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.
Interlock System on page 12. 3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and return the card to Gravely. 4. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. 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.
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL1801 Keep children and others away from unit while operating. OL4370 Never direct discharge toward other people.
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Keep people away from unit while operating. OL3292 Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before you adjust or repair unit. OL4010 NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. OL4420 4. WARNING! Do not operate mower unless guards are in operating position or bagger is attached.
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure. DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
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DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit. Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills. This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine.
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. UNIT ASSEMBLY Package Contents: Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from shipping container. Open bypass valves (see MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF on page 15). Push unit from container onto a level surface.
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated, contact your Gravely dealer for repairs. IMPORTANT: With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be locked in neutral.
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Throttle Lever Changes the engine speed. Fast (1) – Increases engine speed. Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed. OF1700 Power Take Off (PTO) Switch Power take off (PTO) switch engages and disengages the mower blades. Pull the power take off (PTO) switch to On position to engage mower blades (1).
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FILLING FUEL TANK WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. To add fuel to the fuel tank: 1. Place unit in an open or well-ventilated open area. 2.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position and remove the key. MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. 1. Shut OFF engine. 2. Place seat in the service position (See SERVICE POSITION on page 17). 3.
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Interval Task Check Safety Interlock System Check Parking Brake Each Check Hydraulic Oil Level Check Tires Clean Unit Follow Engine Maintenance Schedule Check Mower Blades Every 25 Hours Every 50 Lubricate Front Axle and Pivot Points Hours Clean Battery Check Fasteners Every Check All Belts Hours...
Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s authorized service center. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding.
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5. Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter with clean hydraulic oil. 6. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until it makes contact. Tighten oil filter another 1/2 turn. 7. Add new oil to the oil tank. It will take about 4 quarts. Use Mobil 1 15W50 synthetic oil for best pump and wheel motor life.
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4. Charge battery according to the instructions from 5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 19. 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.
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STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit has excessive creeping when the steering levers are in neutral, adjust as follows. Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up (Match) (Figure 11) 1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the ignition key.
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If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem, adjust the limiter bolts on the stop bracket (Figure 12). Front bolts adjust forward and rear bolts adjust reverse. Lengthen the limiter bolt (move closer to lever) on side which is too fast.
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4. Turn the return nuts clockwise to decrease the distance or counterclockwise to increase the distance until there is 1/16 to 1/8 in. (1.59 to 3.18 mm) between the return nuts and trunnion. 5. Tighten return nuts together. BELTS WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or amputate body parts.
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1. Hydro Belt 2. Spring 3. Idler 4. Engine Sheave Figure 17 MOWER DECKS Anti-scalp Roller Adjustment The anti-scalp rollers are set at the factory for typical mowing height, but can be adjusted for high or low cutting conditions (Figure 18). Anti-Scalp rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting height.
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1. Mower Lift Arm 4. PTO Mower Belt 2. Link Chain 3. Mower Mounting Arm Figure 21 Installing the Mower Deck (Figure 21) 1. Slide mower deck under unit. 2. Install mower mounting arms on frame. 3. Install link chains on the mower lift arms in the same holes they were removed from.
STORAGE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. SHORT TERM NEVER spray unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.
3. Clean and tighten battery cables (see Clean Battery on page 19). 4. Charge battery (see Charging the Battery on page 19). 5. See your Gravely Dealer. 1. Fill fuel tank (see FILLING FUEL TANK on page 14). 2. Replace spark plug. Refer to Engine Manual.
Model Number Model Eye-Q Engine Engine Engine Model Number Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Cooling Capacity Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) Reverse Maximum – mph (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes Electrical Starter...
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Model Number Model PM148Z Eye-Q Engine Engine Engine Model Number FH641V Engine Power – hp (kW) at 21 (15.7) Maximum RPM Governed RPM (May be different 3600 ± 100 3550 ± 50 3600 ± 100 3550 ± 50 from maximum RPM) Cooling Capacity Speed Forward Maximum –...
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Model Number Model Eye-Q Engine Engine Engine Model Number Engine Power – hp (kW) at Maximum Governed RPM (May be different from maximum RPM) Cooling Capacity Speed Forward Maximum – mph (km/h) Reverse Maximum – mph (km/h) Turning Radius Brakes Electrical Starter Battery...
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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...