Gravely 988100 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 16

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 Change oil after first 8 hours of operation and every 100 

hours thereafter.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Period

Service

Task

Each Use

Check Safety Interlock System

WARNING: 

Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit 

can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is 
operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until 
repairs are made. See Check Safety Interlock System on page 10.

Check Air Cleaner

Check the air cleaner element before each use. See engine manual for 
detailed instructions.

Check Engine Oil

Check the engine oil level before each use. Never operate the engine when 
the oil level is low. See engine manual for detailed instructions.

Check Engine Cooling

Check the engine air cooling system before each use. See engine manual for 
detailed instructions.

Check Fasteners

Check all nuts, bolts, and other fasteners before each use. Replace missing 
or damaged fasteners.

Check Tire Pressure

Check tires for proper inflation, excessive wear or damage before each use. 
The correct air pressure is 8 to 16 psi (55 to 110 kPa).

Follow Engine Manual 
Maintenance Schedule

Perform scheduled engine maintenance. See engine manual for detailed 
instructions.

Every 25 
Hours

Check All Belts

Check all belts for wear or damage. If belts slip, check for damaged belt 
tensioner.

Mower Blades

Check mower blades for wear. Sharpen or replace as needed. See Mower 
Blades 
on page 21.

Clean Air Cleaner Foam 
Element

See engine manual for detailed instructions.

Every 50 
Hours

General Lubrication

Oil all pivot points and pin connections. Grease lube fittings. See General 
Lubrication 
on page 17.

Every 100 
Hours

Change Engine Oil

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Open the petcock to drain oil through oil drain hole on the left side of engine. 
See engine manual for additional instructions.

Check Fuel Filter

See engine manual for detailed instructions.

Check Spark Plug

See engine manual for detailed instructions.

Check Muffler

Check muffler for damage or wear. Replace if necessary.

Clean Air Cleaner Paper 
Element

See engine manual for detailed instructions.

Summary of Contents for 988100

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Page 3: ...0157 USA Signature Signature Unterschrift Handtekening Underskrift Firma Firma Signatur Namnteckning Allekirjoitus Podpis Assinatura 11 24 2003 Date Date Datum Datum Dato Data Fecha Dato Datum P iv y...

Page 4: ...If the Dealer does not register your product please fill out sign and return the product registration card to Gravely or go to www gravely com on the internet UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only G...

Page 5: ...ted by the seller on safe and proper operation If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser loaned rented or sold ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before ope...

Page 6: ...engage PTO stop unit and engine set parking brake and remove key before making any inspections repairs etc ROTATING BLADE Keep hands and feet away Always stand clear of discharge area DO NOT direct di...

Page 7: ...n Protect eyes face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit Wear appropriate hearing protection Sharp edges can cut Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand Wrap blade s wear sturdy glove...

Page 8: ...ator Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive Handle with care Use an approved fuel container No smoking No sparks No flames ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing NEVER fill fuel t...

Page 9: ...17 1 Shift Lever 2 Steering Lever Latches 988100 102 103 110 112 3 Steering Levers 988100 102 103 110 112 4 Control Levers 988114 115 118 119 313 5 Throttle Lever 988102 103 112 115 119 6 Throttle Cho...

Page 10: ...ence control lever s Blades must stop NOTE All motion must stop whenever operator releases control levers Operator Presence Control 988100 102 103 110 112 The operator presence control lever must be d...

Page 11: ...tart a cold engine Move the lever to Fast 2 to increase engine speed Move the lever to Slow 3 to decrease engine speed Choke Control 988102 103 112 115 119 Use the choke control to start a cold engine...

Page 12: ...ine is cold choke the engine 5 Turn ignition switch to On 6 Grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it pulls harder This is the compression stroke 7 Let the rope rewind slowly 8 Pul...

Page 13: ...ce steering levers in neutral 2 Engage steering lever latches 3 Engage the operator presence control and move shift lever to Reverse 4 Hold steering levers in neutral and release latches 5 Release ste...

Page 14: ...ver to the fast position 3 Engage operator presence control s NOTE Operator presence control must remain engaged 4 Move the PTO switch to On to engage mower IMPORTANT NEVER engage the PTO if the mower...

Page 15: ...Lock pivot bar against control levers 4 Chock or block the wheels if parked on a slope TO PUSH UNIT BY HAND 988100 102 103 110 112 To move the unit without the engine running 1 Put the shift lever in...

Page 16: ...fasteners Check Tire Pressure Check tires for proper inflation excessive wear or damage before each use The correct air pressure is 8 to 16 psi 55 to 110 kPa Follow Engine Manual Maintenance Schedule...

Page 17: ...s 3 Note which direction if any the unit pulls 4 Stop unit and engine 5 Adjust tracking if needed If unit turns to the right 1 Reduce the air pressure in the left tire 2 Increase the air pressure in t...

Page 18: ...0 102 103 110 112 3 Raise the rear of the unit so that the drive wheels are off the ground 4 Remove traction belt guard 5 Remove clutch idler pulley spring Figure 11 6 Remove hair pin and clevis pin h...

Page 19: ...gure 12 To adjust 1 Stop the engine Remove ignition key Put PTO lever in the OFF position Put the shift lever in neutral 2 Loosen two 5 16 18 bolts on shift lever 3 Align the shift lever so it is cent...

Page 20: ...ould slide between armature and rotor with slight contact Maximum A 023 feeler gauge should slide between armature and rotor with slight contact 3 Repeat for each inspection slot To adjust 1 If necess...

Page 21: ...he deck belt 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool 2 Remove the deck belt idler spring from the spring anchor 3 Remove deck belt from deck sheaves 4 Install new deck belt 5 Repla...

Page 22: ...lade is balanced 4 Install mower blade s on unit See Replace Mower Blades on page 22 Storage Two Months or More Check each item in the Maintenance Schedule on page 16 but do not add gasoline Clean the...

Page 23: ...position on pulleys Replace belts if worn or damaged See Replace Transmission Belt on page 20 Changes in the sound or vibrations of the unit 1 Loose or missing fasteners 2 Mower blade problem 3 Worn...

Page 24: ...5 118 119 78804100 44 and 48 Double Blade Kit 988100 102 103 110 112 114 115 118 119 78804200 Hour Meter Kit 988100 102 103 110 78804300 Grass Catcher 988100 102 103 110 112 114 115 118 119 78804400 L...

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