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Engine stops 
when PTO or 
Fwd-Rev is 
engaged.

1. Operator presence handle not 

pressed

2. Operator presence handle out of 

adjustment 

3. Faulty switch

1. Press and hold at least one operator 

presence control.

2. Call your dealer.

3. Replace switch. Call your dealer.

The tractor 
will not move 
when the 
direction 
control lever 
is moved to 
‘FORWARD” 
or 
“REVERSE”.

1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” 

position

2. Range shift handle in ‘NEUTRAL” 

position

3. Fwd-Rev clutch needs adjustment

4. Internal transmission damage

1. Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position.

2. Place range shift lever in Hi or Low 

position.

3. Adjust Fwd-Rev clutch. See 

Adjustments

 

or call your dealer.

4. Call your dealer.

Attachment 
will not 
operate.

1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” 

position

2. Attachment jammed or damaged

3. Attachment slip clutch out of 

adjustment or damaged

4. Shipper shaft and clutch dog loose 

and out of adjustment

1. Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position.

2. Clear debris from attachment. Repair 

before restarting engine.

3. Adjust or repair.

4. Adjust or repair.

Attachment 
operates 
slowly

1. Hi/Low clutch worn

2. Attachment slip clutch needs 

adjustment or repair

3. Attachment damaged

4. Engine problems

1. Adjust or repair.

2. Adjust or repair.

3. Repair

4. See Engine Manual

Transmission 
will not go 
into “HIGH” 
range. Jumps 
out of range

1. Debris blocking the linkage

2. Rust on the clutch sliding pin

3. Shifting clutch dogs worn/damaged

1. Clear debris from linkage. Repair before 

restarting engine.

2. Clean or replace.

3. Adjust or replace.

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION 

Summary of Contents for 985114 - 16 HP

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Models 985114 16 HP 985115 8 5 HP 985117 13 5 HP 08468600E 6 00 Supersedes 08468600 A D Printed in USA Professional 2 WheelTractor...

Page 2: ...Handle Cross Bar 11 Range Shift Handle Two Speed Axle 12 Parking Brake Handle Optional on 8 5HP 13 Instruction Plate 14 Choke Lever Robin 15 Choke Control Knob Briggs Stratton OH0160 12 1 2 14 3 11 1...

Page 3: ...EGISTRATION A warranty registration card must be filled out signed and returned at time of purchase This card activates the warranty Claims meeting requirements during limited warranty period will be...

Page 4: ...he benefit of yourself and others Understand and follow all safety messages Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor moderate or serious injury or death Learn applicable rules and la...

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 man...

Page 6: ...ine Do not fill fuel tank indoors Never allow smoking materials sparks or flame match pilot light etc near mower or fuel container Replace fuel tank cap and fuel container cap securely Inspect area of...

Page 7: ...of the equipment disengage the PTO turn off and remove the ignition key wait for all motion to stop and check for damage Repair any damage or failure before restarting unit Never run the engine indoo...

Page 8: ...s 6 Retain the handlebar in position with four 3 8 16 x 1 25 bolts and locknuts and tighten hardware Figure 2 7 Connect the wiring harness from handlebar to the unit 8 Mount the Hi Lo gear control han...

Page 9: ...ol rods to the tractor and their respective handles using bushings 1 4 20 x 1 5 bolts 281 x 625 x 065 x flat washers and 1 4 20 locknuts See the gear shift control and direction control Figure 1 and F...

Page 10: ...e speed To increase the engine speed move the lever up to the FAST position To decrease the engine speed move the lever down to the SLOW position Choke Control The choke control is used to choke a col...

Page 11: ...Start Engine 1 Move the direction control lever to the NEUTRAL position 2 Ensure the PTO control is in the OFF position and the gear shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position 3 If the engine is cold appl...

Page 12: ...ontrol lever for desired travel To Disengage PTO 1 Stop the tractor with the direction control lever 2 Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position 3 Move the gear shift to the NEUTRAL position 4 Push...

Page 13: ...on control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear The lever should return to neutral position from reverse The forward clutch is adjusted correctly when the direction control lever is in the...

Page 14: ...amps and the battery post or connection On tractors not equipped with a maintenance free battery remove the battery and place on a bench or other place which is well ventilated and acid spill will not...

Page 15: ...position 3 Adjust the nut front near the spring until the spring coils are 010 254mm apart 4 Move the gear shift lever to the NEUTRAL position 5 Hold the nut adjusted to the spring and jam with the ot...

Page 16: ...ross from it on the plate Continue tightening the bolts in this sequence until all the bolts are tightened Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog The dog sho...

Page 17: ...nsmission 15 Reinstall the shipper shaft and other parts that were removed Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog The dog should rest on the spiral teeth of...

Page 18: ...Rev lever in FORWARD position 2 PTO engaged 3 Loose battery cable s 4 Blown fuse 5 Discharged battery 6 Defective solenoid switch 7 Defective starter 1 Place Fwd Rev lever in neutral position 2 Diseng...

Page 19: ...ler Attachment will not operate 1 Gear shift lever in NEUTRAL position 2 Attachment jammed or damaged 3 Attachment slip clutch out of adjustment or damaged 4 Shipper shaft and clutch dog loose and out...

Page 20: ...Chains 7 50 x 8 Pair 78502600 Tire Chains 8 50 x 8 Pair Miscellaneous 78502700 Pow R Steering Kit 78502900 Quick Hitch Pin Kit 78503000 Attachment Adapter Kit 78503100 Dual Wheel Spacers 78509800 Dual...

Page 21: ...6 5 92 7 Length in cm 58 147 3 Width in cm 25 63 5 Weight lbs Kg 425 192 8 420 183 428 195 Wheel Size in cm 4 0 x 8 10 2 x 20 3 Stud Tread 4 0 x 8 10 2 x 20 3 Trac Tread 18 x 8 5 8 45 7 x 21 6 20 3 Tu...

Page 22: ...ts per the operator s manual The purchaser must notify Ariens Company or an authorized Gravely service representative of the need for warranty service The purchaser must transport the product to and f...

Page 23: ...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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