Gravely 915034 - ZT1640 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 24

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Engine will 

not 

crank/start.

  1.

Safety interlock system is not 
engaged or is faulty.

  1.

Check safety interlock system (see 

Safety Interlock System

 on page 9).

  2.

Fuel tanks empty.

  2.

Fill fuel tanks (see 

Filling The Fuel 

Tanks

 on page 11).

 3.

Fuel shut-off valve closed.

 3.

Open fuel shut-off valve.

 4.

Discharged battery.

 4.

Charge battery (see 

Charging the 

Battery

 on page 20).

  5.

Poor connection between battery and 
battery cables.

  5.

Tighten battery cables and/or clean 
battery and battery cables (see 

Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables

 

on page 20).

  6.

Spark plug wire(s) loose or spark 
plug(s) faulty.

  6.

Connect spark plug wire(s) or replace 
spark plug(s). Refer to Engine Manual 
for detailed instructions.

  7.

Faulty electrical system.

 7.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

 8.

Faulty engine.

 8.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

Engine

 runs 

rough.

 1.

Choke engaged.

 1.

Disengage choke.

  2.

Air filter cartridge plugged.

  2.

Clean or replace air filter cartridge. 
Refer to Engine Manual for detailed 
instructions.

 3.

Faulty engine.

 3.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

Unit does not 

move with 

engine 

running 

when using 

steering 

levers.

  1.

The transmission bypass lever is 
engaged.

  1.

Disengage transmission bypass lever 
(see 

Moving The Unit Manually

 on 

page 12).

  2.

Faulty hydrostatic belt.

  2.

Replace hydrostatic belt (see 

Hydrostatic Belt Replacement

 on 

page 22).

 3.

Faulty transmission.

 3.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

PTO or 

mower 

blades do 

not engage 

or shuts off.

  1.

Operator presence switch not 
depressed.

  1.

Depress operator presence switch by 
sitting on seat.

  2.

Faulty operator presence switch.

 2.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

  3.

Electric clutch connector is loose or 
disconnected.

  3.

Connect the electric clutch connector. 
See 

Hydrostatic Belt Replacement 

on 

page 22 for the electric clutch 
connector location.

  4.

Faulty PTO belt.

  4.

Replace PTO belt (see 

PTO Belt 

Replacement

 on page 21).

  5.

Electric clutch out of adjustment.

  5.

Adjust electric clutch (see 

Electric 

Clutch Adjustment

 on page 22).

  6.

Faulty PTO switch, wires, connectors, 
or clutch.

 6.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

Engine 

overheats.

  1.

Engine oil level low.

  1.

Add engine oil. Refer to Engine 
Manual for detailed instructions.

  2.

Cooling system plugged.

  2.

Clean cooling system. Refer to Engine 
Manual for detailed instructions.

 3.

Faulty engine.

 3.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

Unit moves 

with engine 

off and 

parking 

brake 

engaged.

  1.

The parking brake needs adjustment.

 1.

Contact your Gravely Dealer.

 2.

Faulty parking brake.

 2.

Contact your 

Gravely

 Dealer.

Summary of Contents for 915034 - ZT1640

Page 1: ...1500E 4 03 Supersedes 01591500 A D Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL Transfer model serialnumber label from product reg istration here Coller l autocollant du mod le et du num ro de s rie dans c...

Page 2: ...ring 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 the dealer does not...

Page 3: ...ls Refer to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations 1 Caution SAFETY WARNING This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the safety instructions in...

Page 4: ...peracion o el recogedor este fijo 07742300B Risque de blessures ne pas s approcher des pi ces en mouvement Evitar lesiones Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias Avoid injury Stay clear of rotati...

Page 5: ...cation drugs or alcohol NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired Wear adequate safety gear sturdy shoes and protective gloves DO NOT wear loose clothing...

Page 6: ...t of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop ALWAYS shut off engine remove key and close fuel shut off valve or drain fuel whe...

Page 7: ...h DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area Always provide good ventilation ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion Stop and inspect equipm...

Page 8: ...e handlebar brackets with mounting hardware item 4 d Adjust steering levers see Steering Lever Adjustments on page 21 3 Check oil see Check Engine Oil in Maintenance Schedule on page 13 4 Check tire p...

Page 9: ...ttle Lever 4 Choke Control 915038 040 5 Seat 6 Steering Lever 7 Parking Brake 8 Fuel Tank 9 Axle Lock 10 Mower Lift Pedal 11 Mower Deck 12 Discharge Chute 13 Fuel Shut Off Valve Figure 4 WARNING Safet...

Page 10: ...steering lever forward or a combination of both D To Turn Right Pull the right steering lever back or push the left steering lever forward or a combination of both Neutral Lockout Position figure 5 Th...

Page 11: ...FILLING THE FUEL TANKS 1 Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust dirt and debris from entering fuel tanks 2 Remove fuel caps IMPORTANT See Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fue...

Page 12: ...ne remove key and close fuel shut off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or trailer Tie unit down securely Do not tie down by linkages guards cables or other parts that may be damag...

Page 13: ...ntenance can prolong the life of unit The following chart shows the recommended service schedule Refer to the maintenance instructions in the Engine Manual for additional information NOTE To access th...

Page 14: ...until repairs are made see Safety Interlock System on page 9 Check Parking Brake Engage parking brake and engage transmission bypass lever see Moving The Unit Manually on page 12 Push unit If unit ro...

Page 15: ...Engine Manual for detailed instructions Replace Spark Plug 915034 036 Replace spark plug item 5 Refer to Engine Manual for detailed instructions Replace Fuel Filter 915034 036 Replace fuel filter ite...

Page 16: ...1 out from under unit Install Figure 14 1 Slide mower deck item 1 under unit NOTE Perform step 2 and 3 for the right and left side of unit 2 Install rear lift link item 8 rear trunnion item 9 front li...

Page 17: ...nd Measurement must be within 1 4 inch 6 35 mm If mower deck is not level repeat steps 5 and 6 If mower deck is level record the distance from rear edge of mower blades to the ground and then adjust p...

Page 18: ...bent or broken Do not change angle of cutting edge item 2 or round the corner at the end of mower blade 2 Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal amount of material from each end of mower blade 3 Ch...

Page 19: ...equipped with a maintenance free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals Battery Removal and Installation Remove Figure 21 1 Remove clamping knob or nut item 1 and...

Page 20: ...induce vomiting IMPORTANT DO NOT fast charge Charging at a higher rate will damage or destroy battery IMPORTANT ALWAYS follow information provided on battery and battery charger Contact battery and b...

Page 21: ...ch 3 Tighten mounting hardware item 2 Adjusting Height of Steering Levers Figure 22 There is a low and a high position for steering levers item 1 Remove mounting hardware item 2 and place steering lev...

Page 22: ...hydrostatic transmission pulleys item 2 2 Connect idler spring item 8 to anchor bolt item 9 3 Install bracket item 5 4 Connect electric clutch connector item 3 5 Install PTO belt see PTO Belt Replace...

Page 23: ...until there is a slight contact on feeler gauge 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each inspection slot item 2 Test Electric Clutch 1 Start unit engage and disengage PTO two or three times 2 Stop engine...

Page 24: ...transmission bypass lever is engaged 1 Disengage transmission bypass lever see Moving The Unit Manually on page 12 2 Faulty hydrostatic belt 2 Replace hydrostatic belt see Hydrostatic Belt Replacement...

Page 25: ...e sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new Part no Qty Description 03498400 1 40 Inch Mower Blade 01593900 1 44 Inch Mower Blade 04919100 1 48 Inch Mower Blade 04916...

Page 26: ...h 6 5 10 5 3 3 2 PTO Electric Clutch Brake Battery 12 Volt Maintenance Free Brakes Internal Transmission Cutting Height in cm 1 1 2 4 1 2 3 81 11 4 Cutting width in cm 40 102 44 112 48 122 52 132 Tire...

Page 27: ...you This warranty is valid only if the following conditions are met The purchaser must perform maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner s manual The purchaser must promptly notify Gra...

Page 28: ...chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P O Box 157 Brillion WI 54110 0157...

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