Ariens Gravely 985114 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 3

 

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Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14

Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  19

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21

Attachments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   21

Service Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   23

 

THE MANUAL

 

Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read 
your manuals. The contents will provide you with an 
understanding of safety instructions and controls during 
normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from 
operator standing in operation position and facing the 
direction of forward travel.

 

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS 

 

When ordering publications, 
replacement parts, or making service 
inquiries, know the Model and Serial 
numbers of your unit and engine.

Numbers are located on the product 
registration form in the unit literature 
package. They are printed on a serial 
number label, located on the frame of 
your unit (Figure 2).

 

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

 

The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time 
of purchase. Registering the product will help the 
company process warranty claims or contact you with the 
latest service information. All claims meeting 
requirements during the limited warranty period will be 
honored, whether or not the product registration card is 
returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not register 
your unit.

 

Customer Note:

 

 If Dealer does not register your product, 

please fill out, sign and return the product registration 
card to Gravely.

 

UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS

 

Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of 
any part on this equipment with anything other than a 
Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely 
affect the performance, durability, and safety of this unit 
and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability for 
any claims or damages, whether regarding warranty, 
property damage, personal injury or death arising out of 
the use of unauthorized replacement parts. 

 

NOTE: 

 

To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, call 

1-800-472-8359 or go to www.gravely.com on the inter-
net.

 

DISCLAIMER

 

Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, change, and 
improve its products at any time without public notice or 
obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and 
specifications contained in this manual were in effect at 
printing. Equipment described within this manual may be 
optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your 
unit.

 

DEALER DELIVERY

 

Dealer should:

1. Test brakes after tractor is assembled to be sure 

adjustment has not been disturbed in shipment. 
Wheel brakes are properly adjusted at factory. 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Transfer 
model & 
serial 
number 
label from 
product 
registration 
here.

Serial 
Number 
Label

Figure 2

 

Copyright 2003 Ariens Company

Summary of Contents for Gravely 985114

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Models 985114 16 HP 985115 8 5 HP 985117 13 5 HP 985119 12 HP 08499300 1 03 Printed in USA Professional 2 WheelTractor...

Page 2: ...HP 9 Brake Handle Cross Bar 10 Choke Lever Robin Kohler 11 Choke Control Knob Briggs Stratton 12 Instruction Plate 13 Kick Stand 14 PTO Control 15 Gear Shift Lever Hi Low Gear CONTROLS AND FEATURES OH...

Page 3: ...a proof of purchase if you do not register your unit Customer Note If Dealer does not register your product please fill out sign and return the product registration card to Gravely UNAUTHORIZED REPLAC...

Page 4: ...unit or attachment PRACTICES AND LAWS Practice usual and customary safe working precautions for the benefit of yourself and others Understand and follow all safety messages Be alert to unsafe conditi...

Page 5: ...STAY ALERT FOR PERSONS AND HAZARDS BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR S POSITION PUT PTO CONTROL IN THE OUT POSITION REMOVE IGNITION KEY ENGAGE FWD REV AND HI LO CONTROLS PTO H L 077478 N Read the operator s ma...

Page 6: ...n enter area Never carry passengers NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication drugs or alcohol Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times NEVER allow an...

Page 7: ...speed control lever is forward holding only one steering lever will cause unit to circle around one drive wheel Use care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure v...

Page 8: ...n be dangerous Always use tools specifically designed for installing or removing an extension spring Always compress or extend springs slowly ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition Damaged o...

Page 9: ...dlebar to the unit 6 Mount the Hi Lo gear control handle assembly and pivot to the left handlebar with a 1 2 13 x 3 1 2 bolt locknut and washer Figure 7 Assemble Steering Brakes Optional 1 Remove nut...

Page 10: ...4 20 x 1 5 bolts 281 x 625 x 065 x flat washers and 1 4 20 locknuts See the Hi Lo gear control Figure 7 and Fwd Rev control Figure 10 See Service and Adjustments on page 16 for adjustments Install Att...

Page 11: ...tion The lever must be held in the reverse position to travel back wards Gear Shift Lever The gear shift lever has two operating positions The forward HIGH position is the fast gear The rearward LOW p...

Page 12: ...dirt from entering the fuel tank 4 Remove the cap from the fuel tank 5 Fill the fuel tank Be careful not to spill the fuel 6 Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten 7 Clean up any spilled fuel b...

Page 13: ...e clutch wear 7 To move backward hold the direction control lever to the rear The lever will return to NEUTRAL when released 8 To stop the tractor put the direction control lever in the NEUTRAL positi...

Page 14: ...sure that they are tight Replace any fastener that is missing CHECK CLUTCHES After 25 hours of operation check the adjustment of the forward reverse and gear clutches The reverse clutch is adjusted co...

Page 15: ...n automatic charger designed for use with your battery ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger Contact battery and charger manufacturers for detailed instructions 1 Remove ba...

Page 16: ...RD REVERSE CLUTCH 1 Fuel Cap 2 Negative Battery Cable 3 Battery 4 Positive Battery Cable Figure 12 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 OH0170 OH0240 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand entire...

Page 17: ...L position 5 Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it Figure 14 To adjust the LOW clutch 1 Loosen and separate the two nuts on the end of the Hi Low control extension rod 2 Put the ge...

Page 18: ...of the transmission 3 Remove the quick hitch studs from the transmission 4 Remove the quick hitch PTO assembly and PTO brake assembly NOTE The attachment gasket must be replaced if damaged 5 Remove th...

Page 19: ...f the instrument panel 6 Move the brake handlebar all the way to the left and make the same measurement on the left 7 Turn the adjusting nuts until the difference between the two measurements is 1 2 t...

Page 20: ...ine failure 1 Fill tank with clean fresh fuel 2 Turn fuel shut off valve on 3 Replace relay Call your dealer 4 See Engine Manual Engine starts but runs roughly 1 Engine choke in ON position 2 Restrict...

Page 21: ...78500700 30 Mower Drive Long 78501200 Front Mount Kit 78501300 Front Anti Scalp Roller 78501400 Rear Anti Scalp Roller 78501500 30 Weight Kit Garden 78501600 Rotary Cultivator Drive 78501700 Planter D...

Page 22: ...TS SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 985114 985115 985117 985119 Height in cm 36 5 92 7 Length in cm 58 147 3 Width in cm 25 63 5 Weight lbs Kg 425 193 420 191 428 195 420 191 Wheel Size in cm 4 0 x 8 10 2...

Page 23: ...r must transport the product to and from the place of warranty repair Product Registration Returning the product registration card to Gravely will enable the company to contact the registrant with rep...

Page 24: ...GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157 920 756 2141 Fax 920 756 2407 www gravely com...

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