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COULD RESULT in death or or serious injury. If you have purchased this serious injury. product from a Gravely dealer, the dealer can provide you with training. 3. Caution Familiarize yourself and any other operators...
5. Important ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Replacement decal part numbers are IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference found in the parts manual for your machine information worthy of special attention. and may be ordered from your dealer. SAFETY DECALS See Figure 2 for safety decal locations.
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Shut off engine, remove key, and read manual before Keep all guards and shields servicing or making in place. adjustments to unit. 3.2 Discharge Hazard Keep children and others Discharge Hazard - NEVER away from unit while unit is direct discharge toward in operation.
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5. HOT PARTS! Remove key and disconnect spark plug before servicing or making adjustments to DO NOT touch parts which unit. are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool. 3.5 Bystander Hazard 6. ROTATING PARTS! DO NOT operate the unit in the presence of bystanders.
Operator Age 8. CAUTION! DO NOT allow children under the age of 18 • Maximum tongue weight: to operate any outdoor power equipment. 30 lbs. Local regulations may restrict the age of the • Maximum trailer weight: operator. 300 lbs. •...
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DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow Before Operating parts to cool. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the DO NOT operate machine without the entire equipment is in safe working condition. grass catcher, discharge guard or other Maintain the machine to be in compliance safety devices in place and working.
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Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a Operating Conditions slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage Lightning can cause severe injury or death. the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the down the slope. area, do not operate the machine, see Operation on slopes may lead to loss of shelter.
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Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are Reverse connections may result in sparks explosive. Handle with care. Use only an which can cause serious injury. ALWAYS approved gasoline container with an connect positive (+) lead of charger to appropriately-sized dispensing spout. positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
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NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. NEVER make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. See Figure 6. Read and understand the Controls engine speed. entire Safety section before proceeding. See Figure 3 for all controls and features locations. Fast IGNITION KEY See Figure 4. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
System by performing the tests in Check Safety Interlock System on page 20. STEERING LEVERS Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if Control the direction and speed of unit. The any of the tests fail. levers gradually return to neutral when 5.
OPERATE UNIT 1. Release parking brake. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Move the steering levers slowly and keep the throttle at slow speed until you learn how to operate the unit. 2. Set throttle to slow speed. 3. Pull PTO knob up to on position. IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material.
Wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s Figure 10 position. 1. Move steering levers to neutral position. Models 915172, 915174, 915176, 2. Engage parking brake. 915230, 915236 3. Push PTO knob down to off position. Rear Position 4.
TRANSPORT UNIT SERVICE PARTS 1. Stop engine, set parking brake and See your Gravely dealer to purchase service remove key from ignition. parts for your unit. 2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Common Service Parts NOTICE: NEVER secure from rods or Description Qty.
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Model 915176 Description Qty. Part No. Front Wheel and Tire 07101105 Description Qty. Part No. Assembly Drive Belt 07200718 Drive Wheel and Tire 07101122 Mower Belt 07200523 Assembly Mower Blade 04769800 Armrest Pad – Left 21559500 Front Wheel and Tire 07101127 Armrest Pad –...
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Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Front Wheel and Tire 07101105 Front Wheel and Tire 07101105 Assembly Assembly Drive Wheel and Tire 07101122 Drive Wheel and Tire 07101213 Assembly Assembly Armrest Pad – Left 21559500 Armrest Pad – Left 21559500 Armrest Pad –...
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Model 915236 Description Qty. Part No. Drive Wheel and Tire 07101213 Description Qty. Part No. Assembly Drive Belt 07200718 Armrest Pad – Left 21559500 Mower Belt 07200023 Armrest Pad – Right 21559700 Mower Blade 04771200 Armrest Kit – Left 51530000 Front Wheel and Tire 07101127 Armrest Kit –...
Refer to engine manual. CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Check function of the Safety Interlock System by performing the tests below. Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if any of the tests fail. EN - 20...
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE LUBRICATE UNIT See Specifications on page 37 for See Figure 14. recommended tire pressure. 1. Place unit in service position. See Service Position on page 20. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 2. Apply grease to seat tracks through slots Explosive separation of tire under seat plate.
CHECK MOWER BLADES 2. File or grind an equal amount of material from each cutting edge of the blade until Check blades for wear. Replace or sharpen sharp. DO NOT change angle of cutting as needed. edge or round the corner of the blade. CAUTION: AVOID INJURY.
CHECK BATTERY 1. Remove hardware retaining L-bracket to battery bracket and reinstall hardware into L-bracket hole nearest curved edge. WARNING: Battery posts, See Figure 18. terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT: Always follow information provided on battery by battery manufacturer. Contact battery manufacturer for detailed information about charging. IMPORTANT: Gravely does not recommend jump starting your unit. Jump-starting can Figure 20 damage engine and system components. Refer to engine manual for detailed 3.
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Figure 24 1. Spring 2. Belt Cover 2. Reinstall idler arm and belt fingers. See Figure 22 Figure 23. 3. Secure idler spring to spring bracket so 5. Remove hardware retaining idler arm and drive belt has tension. See Figure 25. two belt fingers from mower deck and remove idler arm and belt fingers.
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Install Ground Drive Belt 1. Install ground drive belt. See Figure 28. Rear 6.1 cm (2.4") 1. Nut Figure 28 2. Eye Bolt 3. Idler Arm Spring 2. Reconnect clutch wire. Figure 26 3. Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure with two self-tapping screws removed See Figure 27.
9. Reinstall filter guard and torque to 7.3 N•m (65 lb-in). DO NOT overtighten. Figure 29 10. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent until oil appears at the bottom of the vent port (1892.7 mL (64 fl. ounces) per transaxle).
11. Reinstall the vent plug and tighten to 20.3 ADJUSTMENTS N•m (180 lb-in). 12. Add hydraulic oil to expansion tank until oil reaches cold fill indicator mark. See WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Add Hydraulic Oil on page 27. Read and understand the 13.
Figure 34 8. Tighten nut. ADJUST UNIT TO TRACK STRAIGHT NOTICE: Reverse travel can only be adjusted by your Gravely dealer. Check Tire Pressure 1. Check pressure of both tires. See Specifications on page 37 for recommended tire pressure. 2. Recheck unit tracking. If unit still does not...
Adjust Steering Levers See Figure 35. If adjusting tire pressure did not correct tracking problem: 1. Loosen jam nut on adjustment bolt of steering lever that needs adjustment. 2. Adjust drive wheel speed. • Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise to increase steering lever travel and drive wheel speed.
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5. Remove deck drive belt from rear drive pulley. See Figure 38. Figure 38 See Figure 39. 6. Remove one hairpin from drag link to disconnect drag link from mower deck 1. Deck Lift Lever bracket. Retain all parts for reinstallation. 2.
ADJUST MOWER DECK CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades. Rotation of one blade rotates the other blades. Level Mower Deck IMPORTANT: Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface and that tires are inflated to the recommended pressures.
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• If the front tip of the blade is ± 0.635 cm (1/4") lower than the rear, no adjustment is needed. • If adjustments are needed, adjust the nylon locking flange nut on the deck link. Tighten the nut to raise the deck; loosen the nut to lower the deck.
Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark plug(s) are faulty. spark plug(s). Refer to engine manual. Electrical system is faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Engine is faulty. Contact your Gravely dealer. Choke control knob is in on Move knob to off position.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction Mower blades not level or mower Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. deck pitch is incorrect. See Adjust Mower Deck on page 32. Mower blades are dull or faulty. Sharpen or replace mower blades. See Sharpen Blades on page 22.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES SHORT-TERM STORAGE See your Gravely dealer for a complete list of compatible accessories and attachments for IMPORTANT: NEVER wash unit with high- your unit. pressure water or store outdoors. Description Part No. 1. Allow unit to cool and clean with mild soap and water.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915172 915174 915176 Model ZT X 42 ZT X 52 ZT X 42 CARB Engine Kohler 7000 Pro Twin with Smart Choke 725.0 (44.2) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3300 Oil Capacity Refer to Engine Manual Drive Forward Maximum –...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915200 915202 915204 915206 Model ZT XL 52 ZT XL 42 ZT XL 52 ZT XL 42 Engine Kohler 7000 Pro with Smart Kawasaki FR Choke 725.0 (44.2) 726.0 (44.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3300 Oil Capacity Refer to Engine Manual...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915216 915218 915230 Model ZT XL 60 ZT XL 60 ZT X 52 Engine Kohler 7000 Pro Kawasaki FR730 Kawasaki FR691 with Smart Choke 725.0 (44.2) 726.0 (44.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3300 Oil Capacity Refer to Engine Manual...
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915236 915238 915240 915242 Model ZT-X 52 ZT-XL 42 ZT-XL 52 ZT-XL 60 CARB CARB CARB CARB Engine Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki FR691V FR651V FR691V FR730V CARB CARB CARB CARB 726.0 (44.3) Engine Displacement – cm Maximum RPM – No Load 3300 3300 ±...
Limited Warranty Warr Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 9/1/2016 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”;...
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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 war- ranty.
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