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Throttle Lever 

The throttle lever changes 
the engine speed. Move 
the throttle lever to Fast (1) 
to increase engine speed. 
Move the lever to Slow (2) 
to decrease engine speed.

Bypass Valve Lever

Pull the lever back to set 
the pump in neutral and 
move the unit with the 
engine off.
Push the lever in to set the 
pump in the drive position 
and operate the unit.

Power Take Off (PTO) 
Switch

Power take off (PTO) 
switch engages and 
disengages the mower 
blades.

Pull the power take off 
(PTO) switch to "On" 
position to engage mower 
blades.

Push the power take off 

(PTO) switch to "Off" position to disengage 
mower blades.

NOTE: 

The engine will not start unless the 

steering control levers are in the neutral 
position, the PTO switch is in the “Off” 
position and parking brake is set.

Mower Lift Pedal

Mower lift pedal raises and lowers mower 
deck for mowing or transport.
Transport:

Push mower lift pedal all the way forward until 
lift lock engages.

Cutting Height:

Put cutting height adjustment pin in desired 
hole. Push mower lift pedal forward and hold 
it while pushing down on the lift lock. Slowly 
lower mower lift pedal until deck lift contacts 
cutting height adjustment pin.

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Use this valve to control 
fuel flow from left or right 
fuel tank.
Open the valve to operate 
the engine. Turn the valve 
to "Off" when storing or 
transporting the unit.

Parking Brake Lever

1. Pull lever up to engage 
parking brake.
2. Push lever down to 
disengage parking brake.

Seat Adjustments

To adjust seat forward or backward:

1. While seated, pull seat adjustment lever 

outward and slide seat into desired 
position.

2. Release lever and slide seat forward or 

back to lock seat into position.

Hour Meter

Press and release the toggle button to shift 
between different functions. 

Press and hold the toggle button to reset the 
timer or clear a service message.

The hour meter has three functions:

Hour Meter:

 measures the amount of time 

the engine has been run. This time cannot be 
cleared.

Timer (TMR1):

 measures the time spent on 

individual jobs. 

Press and hold the toggle button to reset the 
timer to zero. TMR1 will then start measuring 
engine run time until it is reset to zero again.

Service Alert (Chg Oil, Chg H Oil & Filter, 
SVC Airfilter):

  reminds operators of the 

maintenance interval for changing the engine 
oil, changing the hydraulic oil and filter and 
servicing the air filter. 

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1

Drive

Neutral

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OFF

ON

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WARNING: 

Make all seat 

adjustments with unit stationary, 
parking brake on and engine shut 
off.

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Summary of Contents for Compact-Pro 44

Page 1: ...Owner Operator Manual Manuel Du Propri taire Utilisateur Models 991072 Compact Pro 44 Compact Pro 44 03993700 11 09 Printed in USA ENGLISH FRAN AIS...

Page 2: ...diff rentes langues sont disponibles chez votre revendeur Rendez vous chez votre revendeur ou allez sur le site www gravely com pour consulter la liste des langues disponibles pour votre quipement Le...

Page 3: ...public notice or obligation to the purchaser The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing Equipment described within this manual may be optional Some illust...

Page 4: ...LWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations SAFET...

Page 5: ...op blade and back down slowly Avoid sudden turns Keep safety devices guards shields switches etc in place and working Check interlock system per manual before use Understand location and function of a...

Page 6: ...e aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs Keep children and people away Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult Keep area of operation clear of all...

Page 7: ...ety Interlock System is functioning properly DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or disabled Start and operate unit only when seated in operator s position Steering control levers must...

Page 8: ...or fuel spills This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved forest covered or brush covered land unless exhaust system is equipped with a...

Page 9: ...Check parking brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion Maintain or replace saf...

Page 10: ...ly See Safety Interlock System on page 12 11 Lubrication Lubricate all fittings per maintenance label under seat and check hydrostat oil level See Lubricate Unit on page 23 12 Level Deck Check unit to...

Page 11: ...hrottle Lever 7 Choke Control 8 Power Take Off PTO Switch 9 Battery 10 Fuel Shut Off Valve 11 Mower Lift Pedal 12 Mower Deck 13 Mower Lift Lock 14 Seat Adjustment Lever 15 Parking Brake 16 Bypass Valv...

Page 12: ...locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is engaged NOTE Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns DO NOT make turns with inside wheel c...

Page 13: ...ustment pin Fuel Shut Off Valve Use this valve to control fuel flow from left or right fuel tank Open the valve to operate the engine Turn the valve to Off when storing or transporting the unit Parkin...

Page 14: ...above may void the engine warranty If the pumps are not marked for the content of alcohol or ethers check ethanol and MTBE levels with the fuel supplier Do not modify the fuel system to use different...

Page 15: ...tion To stop the engine 1 Bring the steering levers to neutral Disengage the PTO and engage the parking brake 2 Move the throttle lever to the Slow position 3 Turn the ignition key to the Off position...

Page 16: ...rp Keep mower deck properly levelled Adjust anti scalp rollers to prevent scalping Do not set height of cut too low For very tall grass mow twice Do not travel too fast Mow with the engine set at full...

Page 17: ...raulic oil level mark on cap dipstick Add 20W50 engine oil as needed Do not overfill See Check Hydraulic Fluid Level on page 19 Check Tires See Specifications on page 31 for correct tire pressure CAUT...

Page 18: ...ot points and pin connections Grease lube fittings See Lubricate Unit on page 23 Check Brake Gap Adjust gap if necessary See Adjusting the Parking Brake on page 25 Every 100 Hours Clean Battery Keep b...

Page 19: ...r housing until it makes contact Tighten oil filter another 3 4 turn 6 Install the filter guards removed in step 2 Tighten the mounting screws to 65 lbf in 7 3 N m 7 Fill with 20W 50 engine oil with a...

Page 20: ...dd oil as needed 7 Repeat steps 2 6 until the transaxles operate smoothly in forward and reverse at normal speeds without excessive noise MOWER BLADES Remove 1 Turn the engine off Remove the ignition...

Page 21: ...should remain in a horizontal position If either end of mower blade moves downward sharpen the heavy end until blade is balanced 4 Install mower blade s on unit 5 Tighten the bolts to a torque of 115...

Page 22: ...y Electrolyte First Aid Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid External Contact Flush with water Eyes Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately...

Page 23: ...ure controls are free Then return steering levers to neutral position 6 Check wheel s for movement NOTE The right and left hydraulic pumps are adjusted the same way 7 If a wheel moves adjust the retur...

Page 24: ...ure on side unit tracks to DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure See Specifications on page 31 If tire pressure adjustment does not solve tracking problem adjust the limiter bolts on the sto...

Page 25: ...justment NOTE Be sure to check the parking brake on both sides of the unit Figure 17 1 Engage parking brake and set both transmission bypass valves to the neutral position See Moving the Unit with the...

Page 26: ...y to gain clearance to remove belt from under idler pulley Figure 19 5 Arrange new mower belt s on deck short belt first Retighten short mower belt idler pivot bolt Install belts on sheaves Put belts...

Page 27: ...a very high cutting height set the anti scalp rollers in the lowest position on the bracket For a very low cutting height set the anti scalp rollers in the highest position on the bracket NOTE There a...

Page 28: ...ine Engage parking brake Remove the ignition key NOTE Place blocks under the bottom edge of the deck not under the reinforcement bar welded along deck face 3 Place blocks at each corner of the deck to...

Page 29: ...perly or begins to make abnormal noise check the air gap adjustment at the three inspection slots To check 1 Stop engine remove key and wait for all hot parts to cool 2 Measure the air gap between the...

Page 30: ...Follow the recommended mix ratio found on the fuel stabilizer container To treat the fuel system for storage 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturers instructions 2 Run engine for at least 10...

Page 31: ...o Engine Manual Fuel Tank Capacity gal L 7 26 5 Transmission Type Hydrostatic Drive Transmission Oil Use 20W 50 engine oil with an SL API classification Hydraulic Oil Filter Yes Size and Weight Length...

Page 32: ...0 hours of use whichever comes first After two years or 1000 hours of use the parts required to repair a defect in material or workmanship of the main frame not the labor will be provided free of char...

Page 33: ...il filters air filters fuel filters brake linings brake arms brake shoes runners scraper blades shear bolts mower blades mower vanes headlights light bulbs knives cutters Mufflers belts and tires on A...

Page 34: ...is product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING GRAVELY 655 West Ryan Street Brillion WI 54110 1072 920 756 2141 Fax 920...

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