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Pro-Ride
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
992220 – Pro-Ride 254
992221 – Pro-Ride 260
992222 – Pro-Ride 266
04282900A 2/11
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 Pro-Ride Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 992220 – Pro-Ride 254 992221 – Pro-Ride 260 992222 – Pro-Ride 266 Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your travel. Dealer. Visit your dealer or www.gravely.com for a list of ENGINE MANUAL languages available for your equipment. The engine on this unit is covered by a Manuals printed in languages separate manual specific to the engine.
  • Page 3 (N) PRODUCT REGISTRATION and Power Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged The Gravely dealer must register the product (Off). Engine must stop if operator at the time of purchase. Registering the leaves seat when steering levers are in...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: This cutting machine CAUTION: POTENTIALLY is capable of amputating hands HAZARDOUS SITUATION! and feet and throwing objects. If not avoided, MAY Failure to observe the safety RESULT in minor or instructions in the manuals and on moderate injury. It may also decals could result in serious be used to alert against injury or death.
  • Page 5 Never fill tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH securely and clean Read the operator’s manual. Avoid sudden turns. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, ect.
  • Page 6 4. Warning! 6. Warning! Always stand clear of SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH discharge area. MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER • Failure to follow these OL1814 instructions could result in serious injury or death. Do not operate mower unless • Do not operate machine bagger is attached or guards on steep slopes or near are in operating position.

  • Page 7: Safety Rules

    EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM 7. Danger! This equipment and/or its engine may include To Avoid Serious Injury or Death exhaust and evaporative emissions control system components required to meet U.S. Read the operator’s manual. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations.
  • Page 8 Data indicates that operators, age 60 and Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause above, are involved in a larger percentage of death or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in riding mower related injuries. These an enclosed area. Always provide good operators should evaluate their ability to ventilation.
  • Page 9 DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT Operation on slopes may lead to loss of change engine governor settings or over- steering control. When operating on slopes speed engine. Slow down before turning. be prepared to react to an emergency situation: DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
  • Page 10 Battery posts, terminals and related NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before accessories contain lead and lead servicing. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is compounds, chemicals known to the State of running or hot from operation. DO NOT California to cause cancer and reproductive OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK on harm.

  • Page 11: Assembly

    Discard J hook used with strapping as it is not needed for mower operation. SETUP INSTRUCTIONS Gravely mowers are shipped partially assembled. After uncrating the power unit and mower deck, initial setup is required. IMPORTANT: During the unpacking of the...
  • Page 12 Tires Engine See SPECIFICATIONS on page 46. Engine has been filled with a break in oil. Change oil and filter after first 8 hours of use. (See If unit is equipped with ROPS, the seat CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is latch must be engaged.
  • Page 13 ROPS Mount Pocket Figure 6 Install Center Tube 1. Position center tube weldment (item 10) 1. ROPS Lock Pin Assembly in right- and left-side base weldments 2. 5/16 x 3/4 in. Round Knob with the top angle facing the rear of the 3.
  • Page 14 2. Install two ROPS lock pins (item 1) and two 5/16 x 3/4 in. round knobs (item 2). See Figure 7. 3. Torque lower mounting hardware installed in steps 2 and of Install Base Weldments on page 12 to 80 lbf-ft (109 N•m).

  • Page 15: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 8 1. Deck Transport Lock Lever 2. Deck Height Adjustment Dial 3. Control Panel 4. Steering Control Levers 5. Deck Lift Lever 6. Deck Level Adjust 7. Seat Lock GB - 15...

  • Page 16: Operation

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: If the machine does not pass this test, See figure 8 on page 15 for Controls and DO NOT OPERATE. Take it to your Gravely Features locations. Dealer. 3. Move the steering lever rearward and Safety Interlock System release the steering lever.

  • Page 17: Choke Control

    Choke Control NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels Pull the choke lever out to start rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely a cold engine. Push the choke stopped.

  • Page 18: Hour Meter

    Hour Meter Deck Lift Lever Press and release the toggle button to shift between different functions. Deck Lift Lever Press and hold the toggle button to reset the timer or clear a service message. The hour meter has three functions: Timer (TMR1): measures the time spent on individual jobs.
  • Page 19 Seat Adjustments • Check engine, pumps, and motors frequently during break-in period. Watch for evidence of leakage of WARNING: Make all seat fluids. Replenish levels as required adjustments with unit stationary, and repair any leaks that may have parking brake on and engine shut formed.
  • Page 20 Fuel Stabilizer IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERFILL! This equipment and/or its engine may include Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended evaporative emissions control system periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, components, required to meet EPA and/or resulting in gum deposits in the system. CARB regulations, that will only function These deposits can damage the carburetor properly when the fuel tank has been filled to...

  • Page 21: Stopping The Engine

    STARTING AND SHUT OFF CAUTION: ALWAYS remove the ignition key when the unit is not in CAUTION: Read entire use. Owner/Operator Manual and Engine Manual first. DO NOT STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY attempt to start the engine at this time. WARNING: Operating unit on slopes may lead to loss of CAUTION: Always start and...
  • Page 22 MOWING Anti-Scalp Mount Here for Wheel WARNING: To avoid damage to 1.0 – 1.5" Cut the mower, re-torque all fastening hardware, including blade and spindle pulley retaining nuts, after the first hour of mowing operation. Operate the unit only when seated in the operator’s position.
  • Page 23 Uneven Terrain Tips For Efficient Mowing WARNING: To avoid the loss of CAUTION: Clear the area of control and to prevent overturning people, pets, and all visible the mower, always across slopes, debris before beginning mowing never up and down. operations.
  • Page 24 Use a heavy duty trailer or truck to transport more than 300 pounds (137 kg) the mower. Make sure the trailer or truck has with the Gravely mower will lead all of the necessary lighting and markings as to premature parts failure and required by law.

  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    (heavy loads, high ambient temperatures, Safety section before proceeding. dusty conditions, or airborne debris) may require more frequent service. Gravely Dealers will provide any service, See engine manual for further maintenance parts or adjustments which may be required and troubleshooting information.
  • Page 26 Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever (see Parking Brake Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on page 23). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris.
  • Page 27 Interval Task Action 25 Hours Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning the Battery or Every on page 31). Season Air Cleaner Inspect and clear away debris, replace if necessary. Elements Lubricate Unit Apply grease to fitting on each front wheel 50 Hours Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners.

  • Page 28: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. CAUTION: Ensure that seat lock Read and understand entire is latched and fully engaged Safety section before proceeding. when returning seat plate to operating position. SERVICE ACCESS LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Shut off the engine Engine Oil Level before servicing the mower.
  • Page 29 Oil Filter Change 3. Stop the engine, put the steering control levers in the park position and remove Change the engine oil filter initially after the the key. first 8 hours of use. Change the engine oil 4. Remove the oil drain screw and drain filter every 100 hours of operation after the the oil into a suitable container while the initial change.
  • Page 30 Bleeding/Purging the Hydraulic The pump and motor units require fluid changes yearly or every 250 hours whichever System occurs first. The system filter should be IMPORTANT: Air in the hydraulic system is changed initially after the first 50 hours of the primary cause of hydraulic pump failures.
  • Page 31 BATTERY MAINTENANCE 4. Slide the red boot off the positive (+) battery terminal and remove the positive Battery battery cable. 5. Slide the rubber strap out from the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. battery tray. Carefully release the strap Read and understand entire and slide the opposite end out of the Safety section before hooks on the battery tray.

  • Page 32: Charging The Battery

    8. Reinstall the upper bearing. There are two fuses on your Gravely mower. They are located on the frame on the inside. 9. Reinstall belleville washers opposite of One is close to the front of the fuel tank. The each other to allow them to compress.
  • Page 33 10. Apply grease to the grease fitting until 4. If adjustment is needed, move the grease appears at the top bearing. control lever back to the inward position Reinstall the cap. and begin to pull rearward. At this beginning rearward motion the clevis pin should begin to contact the end of the slot and start putting pressure on the spring.
  • Page 34 2. Loosen the 1/2-13" hex nut (1). If the blade height is lower than the height of cut knob, loosen the 1/2-13 x 1.75" (2) bolt which runs through the height of cut rotation adjustment weldment (3). If the blade height is higher than the height of cut knob, tighten the 1/2-13 x 1.75"...
  • Page 35 IMPORTANT: To prevent excessive engine Replace the inner cartridge (6) yearly or wear, do not run the engine without the air every 250 hours whichever comes first. cleaner installed. IMPORTANT: DO NOT attempt to clean the IMPORTANT: The engine is air cooled and secondary element.
  • Page 36 The fuel filter cannot be disassembled. If the fuel filter becomes clogged, replace it with a new one. 1. Park the machine safely in a well- ventilated area. 2. Allow to cool. 3. Compress hose with clamp between tank and filter. Use care not to damage or puncture hose.
  • Page 37 BLADE MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Do not run the engine before all cooling system parts CAUTION: Before removing the are reinstalled to keep the cooling blades, be sure the engine has and carburetion as intended. stopped and the key has been removed. The blades may be TIRE AND WHEEL SERVICE sharp.
  • Page 38 Blade DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern Balance Rod Sharpen to This Pattern Figure 31 CLEANING GRASS BUILDUP FROM DECK CAUTION: Before cleaning grass buildup, be sure the engine has stopped and the key has been removed. Cleaning the underside of the deck regularly DISCARD if More Than will help maintain deck cutting efficiency.
  • Page 39 To guarantee long belt life, always use genuine Gravely belts. Drive Belt Removal and Installation WARNING: Most service work requires the engine to be shut OFF.
  • Page 40 6. Reconnect the deck belt tension rod and Belt Routing – Pumps tighten the 3/8-16" nut until the tension spring measures 5-9/16” from hook end- to-hook end. Tighten the other nut against the rod bracket to lock. Install Pump Pump both deck belt shields.

  • Page 41: Storage

    STORAGE Fuel System WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended Read and understand entire periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, Safety section before proceeding. resulting in gum deposits in the system. These deposits can damage the carburetor SHORT TERM and the fuel hoses, filter and tank.
  • Page 42 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Excessive 1. Loose spindle/blade fasteners. 1. Retorque or replace as necessary. Vibration 2. Blade interference with grass 2. Clean the underside of the buildup in deck. deck. 3. Balance blades. See Blade 3. Blades out of balance. Maintenance on page 37.
  • Page 43 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Blades Won’t 1. Deck belt worn, loose or 1. Replace deck belt. broken. Rotate 2. Deck belt off pulley. 2. Reinstall deck belt. 3. Clutch failed. 3. Contact dealer. Mower Places 1. Engine RPM too low. 1.
  • Page 44 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine Will Not 1. Dead Battery. 1. Charge battery. See Battery Maintenance on page 31. Turn Over 2. Correct the connection. 2. Bad ground connection. 3. Correct the connection. 3. Poor terminal connection at battery. 4.

  • Page 45: Service Parts

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Abnormal 1. Engine mounting bolts loose. 1. Torque engine bolts. Vibration 2. Loose engine pulley. 2. Tighten pulley. 3. Engine pulley damaged. 3. Contact Dealer. SERVICE PARTS – SERVICE PARTS – MOWER TRACTOR Part Description Part Description Number...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992220 992221 992222 Model Pro-Ride 254 Pro-Ride260 Pro-Ride266 Engine Kawasaki Engine Model Number FX751V FX850V Engine Displacement - Cu. In. (cc) 52 (852) Maximum Recommended RPM 3600 Liquid or Air Cooled Speed Forward Maximum – MPH (km/h) 12 (19.3)

  • Page 47: 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 48: Customer Responsibilities

    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 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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992220Pro-ride 260992221Pro-ride 266992222

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