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Wide Area Walk Mower Owner/Operator Manual Manuel du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 911411 – WAW 34 01326300 12/09 ENGLISH Printed in USA FRENCH...
English may be obtained from completely read your manuals. The contents your Dealer. Visit your dealer or will give you an understanding of safety www.gravely.com for a list of instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
• Record Engine Model & Serial numbers 2. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration here: Card and return the card to Gravely. 3. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. 4. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance. Advise customer on PRODUCT REGISTRATION adjustments.
SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or and feet and throwing objects. moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and practices.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer to Figure 2 for safety decal locations. 05365400A Figure 2 1. DANGER! Do not operate mower unless TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH guards are in operating position or entire bagger is attached.
2. WARNING! 4. DANGER! KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY Do not operate mower unless guards are in Read the operator’s manual. operating position or bagger is attached. 5. WARNING! OL1801 Always stand clear of discharge Keep children and others away area.
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Wear appropriate hearing protection. Check grass bag for wear, damage, and/or NEVER operate mower barefoot or when deterioration. Replace only with Gravely wearing open sandals or canvas shoes. original equipment replacement parts for NEVER wear loose clothes, long hair or safety.
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A spark arrestor, if used, must be maintained in effective working order NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking, near by the operator. See your Gravely Dealer or battery. engine manufacturer’s service center. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid.
Use only accessories which have been Replace worn-out mufflers immediately. approved by Gravely and are properly Continued use could result in fire or installed. explosion. Use only accessories or attachments that are...
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ASSEMBLY 5. Check engine crankcase oil level. See engine manual. 1. Remove all packing materials and straps 6. Connect the battery ground cable (–) to from unit. the negative battery terminal. 2. Remove one pair of nuts and bolts from 7.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 05365400A Figure 6 1. PTO Clutch Lever 2. Parking Brake Release Lever 3. Forward Drive Control 4. Reverse Drive Control 5. Handlebars 6. Fuel Tank and Cap 7. Height Adjustment Spacers 8. Muffler 9. Oil Fill/Dipstick 10. Air Filter 11.
OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES PTO Disengaged: Mower blades See Figure 6 for locations. stop rotating. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. PTO Engaged: Hold down the lock lever and then hold clutch lever CAUTION: AVOID INJURY.
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Lock Pin Remove the spacers from the stack. Flats Spacers Secure spacers above the Figure 7 caster arm with the lock pin. Align the open ends of the spacers with the flats on the caster spindle and remove the spacers one at a time until enough are left at the bottom for the desired cutting height.
Forward Drive Control To stop: (Lower Right Hand Control) Release reverse drive control. CAUTION: Unit will move at Reverse Drive engine start if the wheel drive Control controls are engaged. ALWAYS release the wheel drive controls before starting unit. NOTE: Engine must be running for wheel drive to propel unit.
IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or Electric Start reformulated fuels (fuels blended with 1. Check each item under Before Each alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel Use in the MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE system or cause performance problems. If on page 16. any undesirable operating problems occur, 2.
NOTE: If the blade makes a scraping sound when the PTO lever is released, the blade Should engine require service, contact a brake is faulty. Contact a Gravely Dealer Gravely Dealer or an authorized engine immediately for repair. manufacturer's service center.
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To install blade: DO NOT Sharpen to This Pattern 1. Install mower blades on mower deck with mounting hardware. 2. Torque 5/8-inch nut to 92 to 130 lbf-ft (125 to 176 N•m). 3. Connect spark plug wire. DISCARD If More Than 1/2 in.
CHECK DRIVE BELTS CHECK SPARK PLUG Check drive belts and replace if worn or Spark plug should be replaced every 100 damaged. See Wheel Drive Belts on page 20. hours of operation or each year. NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can CHECK FASTENERS cause sparking.
4. Tighten the lock nut to hold the adjustment. IMPORTANT: If you cannot adjust the PTO clutch or if it fails to operate properly, immediately take the unit to your Gravely dealer for repair. 1. Cable 2. Lock Nut Adjuster Figure 13 1.
BELT REPLACEMENT NOTE: Check the wheel drive control adjustment after the first 25 hours of use to compensate for belt wear. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. ALWAYS block wheels, engage Rear of Unit - Forward Drive Belt Routing parking brake and know all jack stands are strong, secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance.
PTO Belt Deck Belt 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all 1. Stop engine, remove key, wait for all moving parts to stop and hot parts to moving parts to stop and hot parts to cool. cool. 2. Remove the two drive belts from engine 2.
SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Follow the to prevent rust. Matching touch-up paint is recommended mix ratio found on the fuel available from your Gravely Dealer. Do not stabilizer container. use abrasives, solvents, or harsh cleaners. To treat the fuel system for storage: Inspection 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Engine will not 1. Safety switch not held down. 1. Hold down safety switch while turning the ignition key. start 2. Ignition switch is faulty. 2. Replace ignition switch. 3. Wiring harness fuse is blown. 3.
SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Always use genuine Gravely parts to keep See your authorized Gravely Dealer to add your mower running like new. these optional accessories. Part Description 71106100 Bagger Kit Number 71510800 Mulch Kit 03746500 Blade 03797300 Mulching Blade 07200529...
Genuine Ariens or Gravely brand service parts and accessories are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens or Gravely dealer will repair or replace any such part or accessory free of charge, except for labor, during that period.
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Engines and engine accessories are covered only by the engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty. • Parts that are not genuine Ariens or Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty. • The following maintenance, service and replacement items are not covered by this warranty unless...
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