Gravely 950001, Maintenance Manual

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1.1 THE MANUAL
It is the purpose of this manual to provide complete
instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly,
repair, and installation of the mechanical components
for the Skidster 200.
Dealer trained service personnel should use this
manual as a supplement to and reminder of the training
sessions conducted by the company.
Read all information for servicing a part of system
before repair work is started to avoid needless
disassembly.
Operation
Before operation of the unit, carefully and completely
read manuals supplied with the unit. The contents will
provide you with an understanding of safety
instructions and controls during normal operation and
maintenance.
Safety Messages
For your safety and the safety of others always read,
understand, and follow all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION messages found in manuals and on safety
decals.
Directional Reference
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
the operator in the operator position and facing the
direction of forward travel.
Notation Definitions
NOTE: General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to the unit or the
attachment.
1.2 TECHNICAL SERVICE
COMMUNICATIONS
Ariens Technical Service communicates information to
the field using Service Letters, Service Bulletins,
Product Notices, and Campaigns. Each communication
signifies a type of information and priority. The dealer is
responsible to carry out the directive provided in the
communication. The types of communication are:
Service Letter
General technical information for the dealer. Technical
information on how to service the product and product
improvements.
Service Bulletin
Notification to update products to resolve certain
issues or a notification of a policy change.
Product Notices
Notification of limited product located in a certain
region. This is a limited distribution to only those who
received the product involved.
Campaigns
Notification of a safety related issue. All product must
be updated and are tracked by the factory until all units
are corrected.
1.3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION
A warranty registration card must be filled out, signed,
and returned at the time of purchse. This card activates
the warranty. Claims meeting requirements during
limited warranty period will be honored.
1.4 UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT
PARTS
Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement
of any part on this vehicle with anything other than a
Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely
affect the performance, durability, or safety of this unit
and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability
for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property
damage, personal injury, or death arising out of the use
of unauthorized replacement parts.
1.5 DISCLAIMER
Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, make
changes to, and add improvements upon its products
at any time without public notice or obligation. 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.
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION