WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
The safety alert symbol above and signal penalties. Emission controls and components words below are used on decals and in this can only be adjusted by an Gravely dealer or manual. Read and understand all safety an authorized engine manufacturer's service messages.
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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Safety Decal Descriptions 3. DANGER! 1. DANGER! Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit DANGER! without discharge chute in operating position. Thrown objects can cause injury or damage. Read and understand the DO NOT operate mower operator’s manual before unless all guards are in operating unit.
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3. Tipping Hazard Look behind when operating the unit in reverse. Avoid tipping hazard. 3. Loss of Traction Hazard If loss of traction is DO NOT operate on slopes experienced do the over 15°. following: DO NOT operate on slopes Disengage PTO.
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6. DANGER! 7. WARNING! (PRO-TURN Z / ZX) SERIOUS INJURY OR DANGER! DEATH may result from machine rollover. • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. No smoking. • DO NOT operate machine on steep slopes or near drop offs.
DO NOT operate the machine while explain it to them.Manuals are available in physically or mentally impaired, feeling tired, other languages at www.gravely.com. ill or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Only run the engine in well ventilated areas.
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DO NOT leave a running machine Mow up and down slopes, NEVER across. unattended. ALWAYS park on level ground, Exercise caution when changing direction disengage the attachment, set parking on slopes. Use caution while operating near brake, stop engine and remove key (if dropoffs.
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ROPS (Pro-Turn Z / ZX) The ROPS is an integral safety device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt when operating the machine. Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when absolutely necessary.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 1. Remove crate top and sides. 2. Remove plastic bag from around unit and discard. Models 991240, 991242, 991244, 991246, 991248, 991250, 991252 3. Remove seat from footplate. See Figure 3.
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4. Connect operator presence cable. See Figure 6. Figure 6 Figure 8 All Models 6. Release parking brake. See Figure 9. See Figure 7. 1. Remove plastic boot from negative battery terminal and discard. 2. Remove hardware from negative (black) battery cable.
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10. Remove hardware securing deck lift pedal to unit and remove pedal. Retain for reinstallation. See Figure 11. Figure 11 11. Rotate pedal as shown in Figure 12 and secure to unit with hardware removed in step 10. See Figure 12. Figure 12 12.
THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WARNING: AVOID INJURY. See Figure 16. Read and understand the Controls engine speed. entire Safety section before proceeding. Fast See Figure 13 for all controls and features locations. IGNITION KEY See Figure 14. Controls power to the engine. The key cannot be removed when in run position.
TRANSPORT LOCK RELEASE PARKING BRAKE LEVER LEVER See Figure 19. See Figure 18. Controls the parking brake. The engine will not start with brake in the off position. Releases deck from transport lock position. Parking Brake Engaged (On) Brake Released (Off) Figure 18 DECK LIFT PEDAL...
4. Check function of the Safety Interlock pins and hairpins. System by performing the tests in Check Safety Interlock System on page 22. Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if WARNING: AVOID INJURY. any of the tests fail. Seatbelt MUST be worn when operating with center bar 5.
Lowered Position With Bagger Installed Lowered Position With Figure 21 No Bagger Installed Lower Center Bar See Figure 22. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Lower the center bar only when needed to drive under an object. There is no rollover protection with the center bar in the lowered position.
7. Models 991240, 991242, 991244, IMPORTANT: Aggressive turning can scuff or 991246, 991254, 991256, 991258, damage lawns. Always keep both wheels 991260, 991262, 991264: If choke is on, rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT wait a few seconds after engine starts make turns with inside wheel completely and then push choke knob down to off stopped.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. Your Gravely dealer can provide service and adjustments to keep your unit operating at Figure 23 peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine manufacturer’s 3. Release parking brake and push unit to service center for engine service.
SERVICE PARTS Description Qty. Part No. Muffler Gasket (Models See your Gravely dealer to purchase service parts for your unit. 991240, 991242, 991244, 00191627 991246, 991260, 991262, Description Qty. Part No. 991264) Transaxle Drive Belt 07225600 Muffler Gasket (Models 05600505 Mower Belt –...
Check function of the Safety Interlock System compressor; use a hand by performing the tests below. Contact your pump. Gravely dealer for repair if any of the tests • DO NOT stand in front of fail. tire assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on...
Clean Battery CAUTION: AVOID DAMAGE. DO NOT allow tools to contact metal surfaces when removing positive battery cable. 1. Disconnect battery cables, negative cable first. 2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with a wire brush. 3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
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3. Operate engine for 1 minute and recheck 10. Add 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely oil levels. p/n 00057100) until oil appears at the bottom of the fill port (1892.7 mL (64 fl. 4. Add hydraulic oil, if needed. ounces) per transaxle).
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the Safety section before proceeding. ADJUST SEAT See Figure 30. 1. Pull seat adjustment lever up to unlock seat. 2. Move seat to desired position. 3. Release seat adjustment lever to lock seat in place. Figure 31 4.
Adjust Limiter Bolts See Figure 34. Limiter bolts can be adjusted to increase or decrease drive wheel speeds. To adjust: 1. Loosen jam nut. • Turn limiter bolt counterclockwise to increase maximum drive wheel speed on that side. • Turn limiter bolt clockwise to reduce maximum drive wheel speed on that side.
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 Unit creeps Transmission and/or linkage Contact your Gravely dealer. when steering need adjustment. levers are in neutral position. Mower blades not level or mower Level and adjust pitch of mower deck. deck pitch is incorrect.
PREPARATION 4. Prepare fuel system for storage. 1. Before adding fuel for the first time after NOTICE: Gravely recommends using a long-term storage, add fresh, stabilizer- quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel. Gasoline left treated fuel to fuel tank and any fuel in the fuel system without a stabilizer, even containers with remaining fuel.
Bagger Kits* ACCESSORIES Base Kit 89100800 See your Gravely dealer for a complete list of • Completing kit for 44" Decks 79106300 compatible accessories and attachments for • Completing kit for 48" Decks 79106400 your unit. • Completing kit for 52" Decks...
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3600 ± 100 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
3600 ± 75 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
3600 ± 100 Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3100 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 12.9 (8) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
Oil Capacity Refer to engine manual. Liquid or Air Cooled Transmission Type Hydro-Gear ZT3200 15W-50 synthetic motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or equivalent Hydraulic Oil Filter Drive Forward Maximum – km/h (mph) 14.0 (8.7) Reverse Maximum – km/h (mph) 6.4 (4)
If any product is rented or leased, then the duration of these warranties shall be 90 days after the date of purchase. An authorized Gravely dealer will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or replacement will be free of charge (labor and parts) to the original purchaser;...
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Exclusions – Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Gravely service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the war- ranty if the parts result in premature wear or damage to the product.
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• Renting or leasing the vehicle. • Using the vehicle to tow or carry loads in excess of the limits specified in the operator’s manual. • Modifying the vehicle with parts and accessories that are not genuine or authorized Gravely parts or accessories.
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Disclaimer AriensCo may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating the AriensCo to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. Limitation of Remedy and Damages AriensCo liability under this warranty, and under any implied warranty that may exist, is limited to repair of any defect in workmanship, and repair or replacement of any defective part.
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