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EN - 18

Model 915216

Model 915218

Model 915230

Front Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101105

Drive Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101122

Armrest Pad – Left

1

21559500

Armrest Pad – Right

1

21559700

Armrest Kit – Left

1

51530000

Armrest Kit – Right

1

51530100

Seatback Cushion

1

21560600

Seat Bottom Cushion

1

21560800

Hydraulic Oil Filter

2

21545100

Hydraulic Oil (32 oz)

AR 00057100

Spark Plug

1

21536100

Fuel Filter

1

21548101

Oil Filter

1

21548100

Air Filter

1

21548000

Description

Qty. Part No.

Drive Belt

1

07200724

Mower Belt

1

07200804

Mower Blade

1

04965000

Front Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101105

Drive Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101213

Armrest Pad – Left

1

21559500

Armrest Pad – Right

1

21559700

Armrest Kit – Left

1

51530000

Armrest Kit – Right

1

51530100

Seatback Cushion

1

21560600

Seat Bottom Cushion

1

21560800

Hydraulic Oil Filter

2

21545100

Hydraulic Oil (32 oz)

AR 00057100

Spark Plug

1

20934100

Fuel Filter

1

21539500

Oil Filter

1

21550800

Air Filter

1

21555300

Pre-Cleaner

1

21555400

Description

Qty. Part No.

Drive Belt

1

07200724

Mower Belt

1

07200804

Mower Blade

1

04965000

Description

Qty. Part No.

Front Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101105

Drive Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101213

Armrest Pad – Left

1

21559500

Armrest Pad – Right

1

21559700

Armrest Kit – Left

1

51530000

Armrest Kit – Right

1

51530100

Seatback Cushion

1

21560600

Seat Bottom Cushion

1

21560800

Hydraulic Oil Filter

2

21545100

Hydraulic Oil (32 oz)

AR 00057100

Spark Plug

1

21536100

Fuel Filter

1

21548101

Oil Filter

1

21548100

Air Filter

1

21548000

Description

Qty. Part No.

Drive Belt

1

07200718

Mower Belt

1

07200023

Mower Blade

1

04771200

Front Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101127

Drive Wheel and Tire 
Assembly

1

07101130

Armrest Kit – Left

1

51528800

Armrest Kit – Right

1

51528900

Spark Plug

1

21536100

Fuel Filter

1

21539500

Oil Filter

1

21548100

Air Filter

1

21548000

Description

Qty. Part No.

Summary of Contents for 915172

Page 1: ...N 020000 915206 ZT XL 42 SN 020000 915216 ZT XL 60 SN 020000 915218 ZT XL 60 SN 020000 915230 ZT X 52 SN 020000 915236 ZT X 52 CARB SN 020000 915238 ZT XL 42 CARB SN 020000 915240 ZT XL 52 CARB SN 020000 915242 ZT XL 60 CARB SN 020000 915172 ZT X 42 SN 020000 915174 ZT X 52 SN 020000 915176 ZT X 42 CARB SN 020000 915200 ZT XL 52 SN 020000 Models ...

Page 2: ...Engine 14 Operate Unit 14 Stop the Engine 15 Move Unit Manually 15 Transport Unit 16 MAINTENANCE 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Service Parts 16 Service Position 20 Check Safety Interlock System 20 Check Parking Brake 20 Check Engine Oil 20 Check Tire Pressure 21 Check Carbon Canister Filter 21 Check Fasteners 21 Lubricate Unit 21 Check Mower Blades 22 Check Battery 23 Check Mower Belts 24 Hydraulic O...

Page 3: ...ere MANUALS Before operating or servicing the unit carefully and completely read the manuals provided with the unit They contain safety instructions and important information about unit controls The engine on this unit is covered by a separate manual Refer to the engine manual for engine service recommendations Contact the engine manufacturer for a replacement manual if necessary It is your respon...

Page 4: ...aining Familiarize yourself and any other operators with all controls and the safe use of the features of this unit If you loan rent or sell this product to others provide them with all manuals If you have any questions please call our customer support line at 920 756 4688 or contact us at www gravely com Do not use this equipment if after reading the Operator s Manual and the on board decals you ...

Page 5: ...e and may be ordered from your dealer See Figure 2 for safety decal locations Safety Decal Locations Safety Decal Descriptions 07800537 A 07800536 A A KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY 02 98 81 00 P C Maximum tongue weight 30 lbs Figure 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 2 2 6 8 1 DANGER Discharge Hazard NEVER operate unit without discharge chute in operating position Thrown objects can cause injury or damage DO NOT operate mo...

Page 6: ...o avoid amputation hazard DO NOT 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 property Thrown objects can cause injury or damage DO NOT operate mower unless all guards are in operating position or bagger is attached 3 3 Tipping Hazard Avoid tippin...

Page 7: ...wly DO NOT try to turn or speed up 4 DANGER ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from discharge chute 5 HOT PARTS DO NOT touch parts which are hot from operation ALWAYS allow parts to cool 6 ROTATING PARTS AVOID INJURY Stay clear of rotating parts 7 DANGER DANGER No smoking IMPORTANT DO NOT overfill Fill fuel tank to below bottom of filler neck WARNING Overfilling may cause severe damage to evaporative...

Page 8: ...door power equipment Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator Data indicates operators age 60 years and above are involved in a large percentage of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to...

Page 9: ...hile feeling tired ill or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times DO NOT touch parts which are hot Allow parts to cool DO NOT operate machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard or other safety devices in place and working ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pi...

Page 10: ...eed or direction which could cause the machine to roll over Avoid starting stopping or turning on a slope If the tires lose traction disengage the blade s and proceed slowly straight down the slope Operation on slopes may lead to loss of steering control When operating on slopes be prepared to react to an emergency situation Return steering levers to neutral position Immediately set parking brake ...

Page 11: ...attery connections Reverse connections may result in sparks which can cause serious injury ALWAYS connect positive lead of charger to positive terminal and negative lead to negative terminal ALWAYS disconnect negative cable FIRST and positive cable SECOND ALWAYS connect positive cable FIRST and negative cable SECOND Explosive gases from battery can cause death or serious injury Poisonous battery f...

Page 12: ...cure unit chassis to transport vehicle NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged DO NOT transport machine while engine is running ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit Storage NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank inside a building where any ignition sources are present Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil o...

Page 13: ...t Pedal 13 Seat Adjustment Lever 14 Parking Brake Lever 15 Belt Guard 2 16 Mower Deck 17 Steering Lever 2 18 Towing Trailer Hitch 19 Discharge Chute 20 Anti Scalp Roller 2 21 Transaxle Bypass Lever 2 22 Battery Under Seat 23 Carbon Canister Models 915176 915236 915238 915240 915242 CONTROLS AND FEATURES Figure 3 9 19 16 12 22 20 10 8 11 6 18 21 14 15 17 2 1 13 Models 915204 915206 915218 915230 91...

Page 14: ... start with the PTO knob in the on position HOUR METER Hour meter measures engine runtime and cannot be reset HEIGHT OF CUT DIAL Sets the mower height of cut DECK LIFT PEDAL Raises or lowers mower deck SEAT ADJUSTMENT LEVER Unlocks seat to allow operator to move seat forward or backward and then lock in desired position WARNING AVOID INJURY Read and understand the entire Safety section before proc...

Page 15: ... position 4 Turn ignition key to off position and remove key from ignition BEFORE OPERATING UNIT 1 Check fuel level and add fuel if needed IMPORTANT Use fresh unleaded fuel with an octane rating of at least 87 DO NOT use E85 blended fuels the engine is not E20 E30 E85 compatible The maximum recommended ethanol content is 10 Gravely recommends using a quality fuel stabilizer in all fuel See Short T...

Page 16: ...ing brake 2 Set throttle to slow speed 3 Pull PTO knob up to on position IMPORTANT Never engage the PTO if the mower is plugged with grass or other material This may cause damage to the electric clutch 4 Move steering levers to begin mowing 5 Move throttle control lever to fast IMPORTANT Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns Always keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns DO NOT ma...

Page 17: ...3 Push PTO knob down to off position 4 Set throttle to slow speed 5 Turn ignition key to off position and remove key from ignition MOVE UNIT MANUALLY See Figure 10 and See Figure 11 IMPORTANT There is one transaxle bypass lever on each side of unit Ensure that both levers are fully in front or rear position To disengage the transaxles and move unit with the engine off place both bypass levers in t...

Page 18: ... Air Filter Check Fasteners Lubricate Unit Clean Engine Cooling System Check Belts Change Hydraulic Oil and Filter XL Models Refer to engine manual for instructions Use tubing included in literature pack to drain engine oil Change after first 75 hours of operation Description Qty Part No Fuel Stabilizer 118 ml 4 oz Except Canada For Canada Only A R 04730300 04742400 Seat Switch 1 02754100 Descript...

Page 19: ... Description Qty Part No Drive Belt 1 07200804 Mower Belt 1 07200523 Mower Blade 1 04769800 Front Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101105 Drive Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101122 Armrest Pad Left 1 21559500 Armrest Pad Right 1 21559700 Armrest Kit Left 1 51530000 Armrest Kit Right 1 51530100 Seatback Cushion 1 21560600 Seat Bottom Cushion 1 21560800 Hydraulic Oil Filter 2 21545100 Hydraulic Oil 32 oz A...

Page 20: ... 2 21545100 Hydraulic Oil 32 oz AR 00057100 Spark Plug 1 20934100 Fuel Filter 1 21539500 Oil Filter 1 21550800 Air Filter 1 21555300 Pre Cleaner 1 21555400 Description Qty Part No Drive Belt 1 07200724 Mower Belt 1 07200804 Mower Blade 1 04965000 Description Qty Part No Front Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101105 Drive Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101213 Armrest Pad Left 1 21559500 Armrest Pad Right 1...

Page 21: ...48100 Air Filter 1 21548000 Description Qty Part No Drive Belt 1 07200724 Mower Belt 1 07200023 Mower Blade 1 04771200 Front Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101105 Drive Wheel and Tire Assembly 1 07101213 Armrest Pad Left 1 21559500 Armrest Pad Right 1 21559700 Armrest Kit Left 1 51530000 Armrest Kit Right 1 51530100 Seatback Cushion 1 21560600 Seat Bottom Cushion 1 21560800 Hydraulic Oil Filter 2 215...

Page 22: ...ervice position See Service Position on page 20 2 Set both transaxle bypass levers in the rear position See Move Unit Manually on page 15 3 Push unit forward If unit does not move forward no further action is needed If unit easily moves forward adjust the brake lever See Adjust Parking Brake Lever on page 30 CHECK ENGINE OIL NOTICE Engine oil level must be maintained at correct level or engine dam...

Page 23: ... 20 2 Apply grease to seat tracks through slots under seat plate 3 Return seat to operating position and slide seat back and forth to spread grease along tracks WARNING AVOID INJURY Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible DO NOT inflate tires above the recommended pressure DO NOT inflate tires with a compressor use a hand pump DO NOT stand in front of tire assembly when inflating Us...

Page 24: ...lade 3 Check blade balance by sliding blade on an unthreaded bolt If blade does not remain horizontal sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced Install Blades 1 Reinstall blades washers and nuts on spindles See Figure 15 2 Torque bolts to 136 163 N m 100 120 lb ft CAUTION AVOID INJURY Use sturdy gloves or padding to protect hands when working with mower blades Rotation of one blade rotates the...

Page 25: ...ge See Figure 18 See Figure 19 2 Place battery on battery tray so terminals are positioned nearest right side of unit 3 Install battery bracket over battery and onto bolts in battery tray 4 Reinstall L bracket onto bolt and secure with flange nut 5 Secure remaining battery bracket end to battery tray with original flange nut 6 Connect positive cable to positive battery terminal and then the negati...

Page 26: ...y manufacturer for detailed information about charging IMPORTANT Gravely does not recommend jump starting your unit Jump starting can damage engine and system components Refer to engine manual for detailed information 1 Remove battery from unit See Remove Battery on page 23 2 Place battery on bench or other well ventilated area 3 Connect positive lead of charger to positive battery terminal 4 Conn...

Page 27: ...g to spring bracket so drive belt has tension See Figure 25 4 Reinstall belt covers and secure each with self tapping screws removed earlier IMPORTANT Make sure belt has tension and remains aligned after installation is complete Remove Ground Drive Belt IMPORTANT Retain all parts for reinstallation 1 Place unit in service position See Service Position on page 20 2 Remove deck drive belt See Remove...

Page 28: ...Reconnect clutch wire 3 Reinstall clutch stop bracket and secure with two self tapping screws removed earlier 4 Rotate heat shield into position and secure to unit with self tapping screw removed earlier 5 Reconnect idler arm spring to eye bolt and secure bolt to unit with nut Tighten until the nut is 6 1 cm 2 4 from the threaded end of the eye bolt See Figure 26 6 Reinstall deck drive belt See In...

Page 29: ...ic fluid and filter after the first 75 hours of operation and then every 400 hours Use 15W 50 synthetic motor oil Gravely p n 00057100 or equivalent 1 Operate unit for a few minutes to warm hydraulic oil 2 Stop engine remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop and for hot parts to cool 3 Position container under oil filter to catch used oil See Figure 30 4 Remove filter guard and oil filter ...

Page 30: ...e engine check the oil level and add oil as needed 7 Repeat steps 2 6 until the transaxles operate smoothly in forward and reverse at normal speeds without excessive noise ADJUST SEAT See Figure 31 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 ADJUST STEERING LEVERS Adjust Steering Lever Height See Figure 32 1 R...

Page 31: ...y your Gravely dealer Check Tire Pressure 1 Check pressure of both tires See Specifications on page 37 for recommended tire pressure 2 Recheck unit tracking If unit still does not track straight note which side the unit pulls toward and increase the tire pressure on that side IMPORTANT DO NOT exceed maximum tire pressure listed on tire sidewall If increasing tire pressure on one side does not corr...

Page 32: ... level surface and chock wheels so unit cannot roll 2 Position deck at lowest cutting height See Figure 36 3 Loosen upper jam nut and adjust lower nut up or down until brake lever functions correctly 4 Tighten upper jam nut against lower nut 5 Return seat to operating position REMOVE AND INSTALL MOWER DECK Remove Deck 1 Set deck to lowest cutting height 2 Position supports such as wood blocks unde...

Page 33: ...s 10 Move deck from under unit Install Deck 1 Position deck under unit See Figure 41 2 Align holes in deck lift lever with slot in deck link 3 Position one 1 2 x 3 4 x 3 64 shorter sleeve bushing between deck link and interior bracket of deck lift lever 4 Insert 3 8 x 1 2 x 1 longer sleeve bushing through slot in deck link and shorter sleeve bushing 5 Insert hex bolt through washer deck lift lever...

Page 34: ...blades so blade ends point left to right across the width of the deck 3 On both sides of the unit measure the distance to the ground at the cutting edge of the blade See Figure 42 If the measurements are 0 635 cm 1 4 of one another no adjustment is needed If adjustments are needed adjust the nylon locking flange nut on the deck link Tighten the nut to raise the deck loosen the nut to lower the dec...

Page 35: ...ack 3 On both sides of the unit measure the distance to the ground at the front and rear tip of the blade See Figure 44 If the front tip of the blade is 0 635 cm 1 4 lower than the rear no adjustment is needed If adjustments are needed adjust the nylon locking flange nut on the deck link Tighten the nut to raise the deck loosen the nut to lower the deck See Figure 43 Figure 43 1 Deck Link 2 Nylon ...

Page 36: ...evel is low Add engine oil Refer to engine manual Cooling fins are plugged Clean engine Refer to engine manual Engine is faulty Contact your Gravely dealer Unit does not drive The transaxles are bypassed Engage levers See Move Unit Manually on page 15 Ground drive belt is faulty Contact your Gravely dealer Transaxles are faulty Contact your Gravely dealer PTO malfunctions Operator presence switch ...

Page 37: ...are dull or faulty Sharpen or replace mower blades See Sharpen Blades on page 22 Mowing speed is too fast Drive slower when cutting grass Belt tension or condition is poor Replace deck drive belt See Check Mower Belts on page 24 Cutting height is too low Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Correction ...

Page 38: ...ng fuel b Run engine outdoors for at least 5 minutes to allow stabilizer to reach the carburetor 5 Turn ignition key to off position and remove from ignition 6 Store unit in a cool dry protected area DO NOT store unit outdoors LONG TERM STORAGE 1 Perform short term storage procedures 2 Lubricate as directed in Maintenance on page 16 3 Touch up all scratched painted surfaces 4 Remove and charge bat...

Page 39: ... Off Electric Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity Liter gal 10 5 2 8 Size and Weight Length cm in 196 9 77 5 Width cm in 137 7 54 2 161 0 63 4 137 7 54 2 Weight kg lbs 258 5 570 0 279 0 615 0 258 5 570 0 Height cm in 103 9 40 9 Tires Front Tire Size in 11 x 4 5 Rear Tire Size in 18 x 8 5 8 Recommended Front Tire Pressure kPa psi 317 2 46 0 Recommended Rear Tire Pressure kPa psi 68 5 10 0 Mower Deck Cutting He...

Page 40: ... Tank Capacity Liter gal 10 5 2 8 Size and Weight Length cm in 196 9 77 5 Width cm in 161 0 63 4 137 7 54 2 161 0 63 4 137 7 54 2 Weight kg lbs 308 0 679 0 299 8 661 0 308 9 681 0 300 7 663 0 Height cm in 103 9 40 9 Tires Front Tire Size in 11 x 6 5 Rear Tire Size in 20 x 10 10 20 x 8 10 20 x 10 10 20 x 8 10 Recommended Front Tire Pressure kPa psi 206 8 30 0 Recommended Rear Tire Pressure kPa psi ...

Page 41: ...Fuel Fuel Tank Capacity Liter gal 10 5 2 8 Size and Weight Length cm in 196 9 77 5 Width cm in 181 6 71 5 161 0 63 4 Weight kg lbs 314 8 694 316 2 697 274 4 605 0 Height cm in 103 9 40 9 Tires Front Tire Size in 11 x 6 5 11 x 4 5 Rear Tire Size in 20 x 12 10 18 x 8 5 8 Recommended Front Tire Pressure kPa psi 206 8 30 0 317 2 46 0 Recommended Rear Tire Pressure kPa psi 68 5 10 0 Mower Deck Cutting ...

Page 42: ...nk Capacity Liter gal 10 5 2 8 Size and Weight Length cm in 196 9 77 5 Width cm in 161 0 63 4 137 7 54 2 161 0 63 4 181 6 71 5 Weight kg lbs 279 0 615 0 299 8 661 0 308 9 681 0 314 8 694 Height cm in 103 9 40 9 Tires Front Tire Size in 11 x 4 5 11 x 6 5 Rear Tire Size in 18 x 8 5 8 20 x 8 10 20 x 10 10 20 x 12 10 Recommended Front Tire Pressure kPa psi 317 2 46 0 206 8 30 0 Recommended Rear Tire P...

Page 43: ...roduct registration card in the literature package and return it to 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 explained in the owner s manual Warranty Code Product Group Warranty Period Consumer Use Warranty Period Commercial Use HA Zoom ZT IKON X IK...

Page 44: ...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 Ariens Company s 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 Ariens Company...

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