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Gravely 915140 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Owner/Operator Manual
Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
Models
915140 – ZT34
915142 – ZT42
915144 – ZT50
03989300A 12/09
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 ™ Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915140 – ZT34 915142 – ZT42 915144 – ZT50 ENGLISH 03989300A 12/09 FRANÇAIS Printed in USA...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3 Gravely Dealer for assistance. PRODUCT REGISTRATION NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, go to www.gravely.com on the The Gravely dealer must register the product internet. at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company process...

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY CAUTION: POTENTIALLY WARNING: This cutting machine HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not is capable of amputating hands avoided, MAY RESULT in minor and feet and throwing objects. or moderate injury. It may also be Failure to observe the safety used to alert against unsafe instructions in the manuals and on practices.
  • Page 5 Figure 2 1.DANGER! 3.DANGER! Always keep feet and hands Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. away from rotating parts. OL1816 OL1809 2.CAUTION Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL1810 No smoking. Keep people away from unit while operating.
  • Page 6 4.DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS 5.WARNING! INJURY OR DEATH Read the operator’s manual. Always stand clear of discharge area. OL1814 OL1801 Keep children and others away Do not operate mower unless from unit while operating. bagger is attached or guards are in operating position. OL1802 OL1815 Never direct discharge toward...
  • Page 7 ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all from spark plug before assembly, or working rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts on this unit. can cut off body parts. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch damaged decals and shields, correctly points.
  • Page 8 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations DO NOT transport machine while engine is for wheel weights or counterweights to running. improve stability when using attachments. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and NEVER carry passengers–especially shut off fuel when transporting unit. children–even with blades off. Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and Use extra care when approaching blind other debris.

  • Page 9: Assembly

    DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an any direction. object or if there is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of make adjustments or repairs with the engine children.
  • Page 10 Place Unit in Operating Position Check Engine Oil Level (Figure 3): Refer to Engine Manual. NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat Check Tire Pressure positioned as far back as possible. 1. Tip seat forward and adjust the seat as CAUTION: Avoid injury! needed (see TIPPING SEAT Explosive separation of tire and...

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 915140, 915142 915144 Figure 4 1. Throttle/Choke Lever ( 915140, 142) 7. Fuel Tank 2. Ignition Switch 8. Mower Lift Pedal 3. PTO Switch 9. Mower Deck 4. Seat 10. Discharge Chute 5. Fuel Level 11. Parking Brake’...

  • Page 12: Operation

    See figure 4 for all controls and features properly. 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 Neutral Position...
  • Page 13 Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch Mower Lift Pedal (Figure 5) Raises and lowers mower deck. Press mower lift pedal and install adjustment pin in the desired adjustment hole. Engages (2) and disengages (1) mower blades. Steering Levers • Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers backward.
  • Page 14 GASOLINE STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE IMPORTANT: ALWAYS use gasoline that meets the following guidelines: Starting the Engine • Clean, fresh gasoline. NOTE: Disengage the PTO, place the • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI steering levers in neutral, and engage the (91 RON).
  • Page 15 TRANSPORTING UNIT MOVING UNIT MANUALLY ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, remove key, and drain fuel when transporting WARNING: DO NOT disengage unit on a truck or trailer. Tie unit down or bypass transmission and coast securely. Do not tie down by linkages, downhill.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit. If unit rolls, contact Brake your Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
  • Page 17 NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil drain hose (1) supplied with unit, not Mainten- the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual. 915140: Hose is on ance the left side of the engine. 915142, 144: Oil drain hose is on the right side of the engine.

  • Page 18: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS MOWER DECK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire 915140: Safety section before proceeding. Remove (Figure 8) 1. Remove PTO belt from the engine drive TIPPING SEAT FORWARD pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on Put steering levers up and tip seat forward page 25).
  • Page 19 915140: 4. Connect the PTO actuator cable to the deck idler arm and cable anchor. Install (Figure 9) 5. Install PTO belt on the engine drive 1. Slide mower deck under unit. pulley (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 25).
  • Page 20 The Distance From The Mower Blades To The Ground (Figure 11): Highest Cutting Position • 915140: In the lowest cutting position should be 1.5 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm). • 915142, 144: In the lowest cutting position should be 1 in.
  • Page 21 The Forward Pitch Of The Mower Adjusting The Mower Deck To Adjust Blades (Figure 12): Mower Blade Height And Pitch (Figure 14): • Should be 0.0 in. (0.0 mm) to 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) pitched forward. NOTE: Adjusting the mower deck will adjust NOTE: This measurement must be taken the height and pitch of the mower blades.
  • Page 22 REPLACING MOWER BLADE on WARNING: Battery posts, page 21). terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead Gravely recommends having mower blades compounds, chemicals known to sharpened by a professional. Contact your the State of California to cause Gravely dealer.
  • Page 23 (+) terminal with a wire brush and rinse with a weak baking Jump-Starting soda solution. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting 4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine negative (–) cable. and electrical system components. See your 5.
  • Page 24 ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS Forward Speed Adjustment (Figure 19) Adjusting Steering Lever Height NOTE: Reverse speed cannot be adjusted. If (Figure 18) unit tracks excessively left or right in reverse, see your Dealer for repair. IMPORTANT: The unit should track within 2 feet (0.61 m) of a straight line for 30 feet (9.14 m).
  • Page 25 3. Slowly release idler arm until idler pulley rests firmly against PTO belt. 915140: Connect the PTO actuator cable to the deck idler arm. a. Insert a shim of 0.10" (the thickness of 12-gauge steel) between the roller on the idler arm and the deck sheave.

  • Page 26: Storage

    REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Remove (Figure 22) 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 25). CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation. 2. Disconnect idler spring. 3.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    5. Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace spark loose or spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed plug(s) faulty. instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Gravely Dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. Engine runs 1. Choke engaged.
  • Page 28 2. Cooling system 2. Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine plugged. Manual for detailed instructions. 3. Faulty engine. 3. Contact your Gravely Dealer. Unit moves with 1. The parking brake 1. Contact your Gravely Dealer. needs engine off and adjustment.

  • Page 29: Service Parts

    SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely See your authorized Gravely dealer to add parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit. Part No. Description Part No. Description 51519500 34- and 50-Inch...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915140 915142 915144 Model ZT 34 ZT 42 ZT 50 Engine Type Briggs & Stratton Briggs & Kawasaki Intek Straton Intek 30.51 (500) 30.51 (500) 44.3 (726) Engine Displacement in. (cc) Governed RPM (May be different 3600 + 0 from maximum RPM) 3600 –...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 34 GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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