Gravely
655 West Ryan Street
Brillion, WI 54110
920-756-4688
Fax 920-756-2407
www.gravely.com
www.ariens.com.au
Page 1: ...e of any gasoline exceeding 10 ethanol E10 or 10 MTBE will void the product warranty L utilisation d une essence contenant plus de 10 d thanol E10 ou de 10 de MTBE annulent la garantie Models 915146 Z...
Page 2: ...eration and maintenance All reference to left right front or rear are given from operator seated in operation position and facing the direction of forward travel ENGINE MANUAL The engine on this unit...
Page 3: ...et DELIVERY Customer Note If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer it is your responsibility to Read and understand all assembly instructions in th...
Page 4: ...control and tip over accidents Operation on all slopes requires extra caution Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Never assume that children will remain...
Page 5: ...cause injury or damage Do not operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached 2 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or property Thrown obj...
Page 6: ...put hands near moving belts Keep hands away from all rotating or moving parts Keep all guards and shields in place 3 2 Discharge Hazard Discharge Hazard NEVER direct discharge toward people pets or p...
Page 7: ...rs Look behind when operating the unit in reverse 3 6 Loss of Traction Hazard If loss of traction is experienced do the following Disengage PTO P Proceed off slope slowly Do not try to turn or speed u...
Page 8: ...away Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit Keep area of operation clea...
Page 9: ...weight of loads Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle ALWAYS keep protective structures guards and panels in good repair in place and securely fastened Do not ope...
Page 10: ...this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or containe...
Page 11: ...signed for your unit Check attachment components frequently If worn or damaged replace with manufacturer s recommended parts Tools Required Adjustable wrench Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease Unpac...
Page 12: ...ctly Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly...
Page 13: ...r Lift Pedal 8 Mower Deck 9 Discharge Chute 10 Parking Brake Lever 11 Throttle Choke Lever 12 Seat Adjustment Lever 915148 150 170 13 Height of Cut Selector Lever 14 Washout Port 915148 150 170 CONTRO...
Page 14: ...to start a cold engine Pull lever up for choke Push lever down once unit is started Fast 2 Increases engine speed Slow 3 Decreases engine speed OPERATION WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the...
Page 15: ...both Right 4 Pull right steering lever back or push left steering lever forward or a combination of both NOTE To stop return both steering levers to neutral NOTE The steering levers must be in the ne...
Page 16: ...it with water when the unit is warm from operation Water can seep into bearings and cause damage 3 Attach the hose coupling to a standard garden hose connected to a water supply 4 Pull back the lock c...
Page 17: ...Overfilling may cause permanent damage to evaporative emissions control system components Filling to the recommended level ensures a vapor gap required to allow for fuel expansion Pay close attention...
Page 18: ...engaged Engine will not run smoothly and will smell like fuel if operating unit with partial choke 5 Wait until the engine is running smoothly before operation IMPORTANT Allow the engine to warm up se...
Page 19: ...ke to push the unit by hand Push the bypass lever in to drive the unit normally NOTE There are two bypass levers one on each side of the unit WARNING DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast...
Page 20: ...LY on page 19 Push unit If unit rolls contact your Gravely dealer Clean Unit Clean engine battery seat etc of all dirt and debris Do not use solvents hard cleaners or abrasives For deck cleaning instr...
Page 21: ...t 1 Apply grease to zerk 1 on each front wheel 2 Apply grease to quick adjust seat mechanism through slots 2 on bottom side of seat plate Work grease into mechanism by sliding seat back and forth repe...
Page 22: ...m under unit Install Figure 10 1 Slide mower deck under unit 2 Connect drag link to front deck bracket 3 Connect front and rear trunnions to the lift arms on both sides of the unit using 3 8 nuts 4 In...
Page 23: ...ward Pitch Of The Mower Blades Figure 12 Should be 0 0 cm to 1 4 0 635 cm pitched forward NOTE This measurement must be taken when the mower blades ends point forward The Pitch Of The Mower Blades Fro...
Page 24: ...ut to lower the deck 3 Tighten the lock nut on top to secure the link in the desired location 4 Repeat step 1 as needed until all three measurements a b and c are within the tolerances specified REPLA...
Page 25: ...24 SERVICING THE BATTERY NOTE Unit comes equipped with a maintenance free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning the terminals Factory Installed Battery Removal and Installation...
Page 26: ...and terminals 7 Tip seat back See TIPPING SEAT FORWARD on page 22 U1 Battery Installation Figures 18 and 19 1 Remove factory battery See Remove Factory Installed Battery on page 25 NOTE Be sure to cut...
Page 27: ...mation provided on battery and battery charger Contact battery and battery charger manufacturers for detailed instructions 1 Remove battery from unit See Factory Installed Battery Removal and Installa...
Page 28: ...ks 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 The travel of the steering levers may need...
Page 29: ...n is removed from idler spring 6 Remove PTO belt from mower deck and engine drive pulley CAUTION Use care when releasing idler spring tension Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this...
Page 30: ...clean unit with high pressure water or store unit outdoors Remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Inspect unit for signs of wear or damage Ensure all fasteners are properly tight...
Page 31: ...ne to run until it stops Turn engine OFF when it begins surging to avoid engine damage 3 Add fuel stabilizer to fuel following the manufacturer s instructions 4 Pour fuel into the tank 5 Re start engi...
Page 32: ...ean 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 T...
Page 33: ...ARPENING MOWER BLADE on page 24 or replace mower blades see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 24 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your un...
Page 34: ...tery 12V Maintenance Free 190 CCA PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 1 97 7 49 Size and Weight Length in cm 65 165 1 Width in cm 45 114 3...
Page 35: ...l Starter Electric Battery 12V Maintenance Free 190 CCA PTO Power Take Off Electric Clutch Fuel Fuel Type Refer to Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 1 97 7 49 Size and Weight Length in cm 65 165...
Page 36: ...the Ariens Company or register the unit online at www ariens com www gravely com www countax com To obtain warranty service the original purchaser must Perform the maintenance and adjustments explain...
Page 37: ...red products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND DAMAGES Ariens Company s liability under this warranty and under any impl...
Page 38: ...Gravely 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 920 756 4688 Fax 920 756 2407 www gravely com www ariens com au...
