Gravely 988100 Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

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Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9

Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10

Maintenance Schedule  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Service and Adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27

THE MANUAL

Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your 
manuals. The contents will provide you with an 
understanding of safety instructions and controls during 
normal operation and maintenance.

All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from 
operator standing in operation position and facing the 
direction of forward travel.

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS 

When ordering replacement parts or 
making service inquiries, know the Model 
and Serial numbers of your unit and 
engine.

Numbers are located on the product 
registration form in the unit literature 
package. They are printed on a serial 
number label, located on the frame of 
your unit. 

Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

The  Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of 
purchase. Registering the product will help the company 
process warranty claims or contact you with the latest 
service information. All claims meeting requirements during 
the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not 
the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof of 
purchase if you do not register your unit. 

Customer Note: 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 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. To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, 
call 1-920-756-4664 or go to www.gravely.com on the 
internet.

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.

DEALER DELIVERY

Dealer should:

1. Check all controls for proper function.

2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it 

is functioning properly. (See Check Safety Interlock 
System 
on page 10.)

3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and 

return the card to Gravely.

4. Explain Limited Warranty Policy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Transfer 

model & serial 

number label 

from product 

registration 

here.

Serial 
Number 
Label

Figure 1

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Summary of Contents for 988100

Page 1: ...02 GR1548FX 988103 GR1548FL 988110 GR1332FX 988112 GR1544FX 988114 GR1336FXP 988115 GR1548FXP 988118 GR1332FXP 988119 GR1544FXP 988313 GR1332FXPCE Rear Discharge Pro Unit 00293000B 10 04 Supersedes 00...

Page 2: ...Cutting Width Largeur de coupe Schnittbreite Maaibreedte Klippebredde Larghezza di taglio Ancho de corte Klippebredde Klippbredd Leikkuuleveys Szeroko ci cia Largura de corte 80 6 Conforms to Est con...

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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Page 26: ...i FH381V BS04 Kawasaki FH430V BS06 Kawasaki FH381V BS04 Kawasaki FH430V BS06 Kawasaki FH381V BS04 Cycle 4 Horsepower HP Kw 3600 RPM 15 11 2 13 9 7 15 11 2 13 9 7 15 11 2 13 9 7 Starting System Recoil...

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