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Gravely ZT1640 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner/Operator Manual Models 915074 - ZT1640 915076 - ZT1840 915078 - ZT2044 915080 - ZT2348 915082 - ZT2552 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL Transfer Coller l’autocollant du modèle et du numéro de model & série dans cet encadré. serial number label from Transferir aquí...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION THE MANUAL PRODUCT REGISTRATION Before operation of unit, carefully and The Gravely dealer must register the product completely read your manuals. The contents at the time of purchase. Registering the will provide you with an understanding of product will help the company process...

  • Page 3: Safety

    Before Attempting To Operate Your 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. Unit: 6. Fill out a product registration card and return the card to the Gravely Company 1. Make sure all assembly has been or go to www.gravely.com. properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions DISCLAIMER provided in the manuals.
  • Page 4 077541 Figure 2 OE0050 2. Danger! NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating parts. Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. OL1813 OL1816 4. Warning! 3. Danger! Always stand clear of discharge area. Always keep feet and hands OL1814 away from rotating parts.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules

    Never direct discharge toward Fill fuel tanks to 2-1/2 in. other people. Thrown objects (6.35 cm) below bottom of filler can cause injury. neck. OL1803 Look down and behind before • Never fill fuel tank when engine is and while backing. running, hot or unit is indoors.
  • Page 6 Only trained adults may operate unit. Training DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by includes being familiar with controls and putting your foot on the ground. actual operation. Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those NEVER operate unit after or during the use of you can safely control and the unit can safely medication, drugs or alcohol.
  • Page 7 DO NOT transport machine while engine is ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of running. children. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and Reverse connections may result in sparks shut off fuel when transporting unit. which can cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead of charger to Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Check Safety Interlock System and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can Tools Required result in death or serious injury. Check • Adjustable wrench system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    See figure 4 for all controls and features locations. 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. Test Steering Lever Parking Brake Engine...
  • Page 10 Ignition Switch Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Operate ignition switch Engages (2) and with a removable key. disengages (1) mower Ignition switch has four blades. positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4). See STARTING OE005 AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE on page 12 for detailed instructions on Fuel Shut-Off Valve how to start engine.

  • Page 11: Filling Fuel Tanks

    Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) Adjusting Seat Raises and lowers mower deck. Lift adjustment lever and slide seat forward or backward to the desired position. 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Mower Lift Pedal 3. Adjustment Hole Figure 5 OE0060 NOTE: The adjustment pin is used to set the height of the mower deck.

  • Page 12: Operating Mower

    1. Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged 2. Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged Figure 8 OE0260 STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF 5. Set parking brake. ENGINE OPERATING MOWER Starting the Engine 1. Start engine. NOTE: Disengage the PTO, engage the 2. Set throttle lever to fast. parking brake, and place the steering levers IMPORTANT: Never engage PTO if mower is in neutral prior to starting the engine.

  • Page 13: Maintenance Schedule

    (see Safety Interlock System on page 9). Check Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever Parking (see on page 13). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact your Gravely Brake Dealer. Each Use Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc.

  • Page 14: Service And Adjustments

    Interval Task Action Check Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery Battery and Battery Cables on page 19). Lubricate Apply grease to zerk (1) on Unit each front wheel 25 Hours or Every Season Check Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. 50 Hours Fasteners Replace fasteners that are missing or damaged.
  • Page 15 NOTE: The rear blade cutting height should be 2-7/8 to 3 in. (7.3 to 7.6 cm) from rear edge of mower blades to the ground on both blades (figure 12). IMPORTANT: The distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground MUST NOT exceed 3 in.

  • Page 16: Removing Mower Deck

    NOTE: The front blade cutting height should 5. Remove front lift link and front trunnion be 1/16 - 1/4 in. (1.59 - 6.35 mm) lower than from mower deck and mower lift the rear blade cutting height (figure 12). (figure 13). 2.

  • Page 17: Replacing Mower Blade

    1. Remove mower blade from unit (see Knob REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 17). Gravely recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professional. Contact your Gravely dealer. Discard mower blade if (figure 16): Figure 14 • more than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed.
  • Page 18 4. Install mower blade on unit (see ADJUSTING ANTI-SCALP REPLACING MOWER BLADE on ROLLER page 17). NOTE: The anti-scalp rollers are intended to prevent lawn scalping, not to control cutting DO NOT Sharpen to this Pattern height. All anti-scalp rollers should be set at the same height.
  • Page 19 4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT Model 915074 FORWARD on page 14). Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables (Figure 19) 1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 14). 2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+) cable. 3.

  • Page 20: Forward And Reverse Speed Adjustment

    1. Handlebar Removal and Installation on page 19). 2. Steering Lever Jump-Starting 3. Mounting Hardware Gravely does not recommend jump-starting 4. Adjustment Holes your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine 5. Eccentric Spacer and electrical system components. See your engine manual for more detailed information.

  • Page 21: Replacing Pto Belt

    • The unit turns to the right or left when 3. Hook a puller into idler hole and pull idler both steering levers are pulled back as arm towards outside of unit until tension far rearward as possible. is removed from PTO belt. NOTE: The side the unit turns toward indicates that the wheel on that side is turning slower than the other wheel.

  • Page 22: Storage

    Install (Figure 23) 1. Install hydrostatic belt on idler, electric clutch, pulley, and hydrostatic transmission pulleys. 2. Connect idler spring. 3. Install clutch stop. 4. Connect electric clutch connector. 5. Install PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 21) 1.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    6. Connect spark plug wire(s) or plug(s) faulty. replace spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 7. Faulty electrical system. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. 8. Faulty engine. 8. Contact your Gravely Dealer. 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke. Engine 2.
  • Page 24 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Unit moves 1. The parking brake needs 1. Contact your Gravely Dealer. with engine adjustment. off and 2. Faulty parking brake. 2. Contact your Gravely Dealer. parking brake engaged. Hour meter 1. Ignition key is in the run position 1.

  • Page 25: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely See your authorized dealer to add Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part no. Description 03498400 40-Inch Mower Blade...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915074 915076 915078 915080 915082 Model 1640 1840 2044 2348 2552 Engine Type Single Cylinder Kohler Twin Cylinder Kohler Engine Power – HP (kW) at 16 (11.9) 18 (13.4) 20 (14.9) 23 (17.2 25 (18.7) Governed RPM Max Governed RPM 3375 3250...
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  • Page 28 The Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the for the life of the Sno-Thro, except as noted original purchaser that all Gravely Pro and below. ProMaster products manufactured by Ariens will Ariens Company will provide for the...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    • To find an Ariens or Gravely authorized shoes, runners, scraper blades, shear service representative, contact Ariens at: bolts, mower blades, mower vanes, 655 W. Ryan St, P.O. Box 157 headlights, light bulbs, knives, etc.
  • Page 30 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 Phone: 920-756-2141 Fax: 920-756-2407 www.ariens.com...

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