Gravely Zoom XL Bagger, Owners Operating Manual And Parts List

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OPERATING TIPS
• Cut grass when it is dry.
• Cut grass in two passes when cutting thick, long, or
wet grass. Make the first cut higher than desired.
Make the second cut at desired height.
• Always use full throttle when bagging.
• Adjust ground speed as needed to allow the bagger
to pick up debris.
Ariens/Gravely Dealers will provide any service or
adjustments which may be required to keep your unit
operating at peak efficiency.
IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with high-pressure
water. DO NOT store unit outdoors.
Clean plastic surfaces with sponge and mild detergent.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Clear away debris under belt cover, in blower assembly,
in tube, and in cover assembly before storing.
Remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. from unit.
Store in a clean, dry area.
Ensure all fasteners are properly tightened. Inspect
moving parts for damage and wear.
Touch up all rusted or chipped painted surfaces.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
Interval Task Action
Each
Use
Check
Counter-
weight Ensure counterweight is
installed and securely fastened.
Check
Bagger
Hose Ensure bagger hose is securely
fastened to cover assembly and
blower assembly.
Check
Mesh
Bags Ensure mesh bags are installed,
and bagger cover is closed and
securely latched.
Check
Fasteners Ensure all hardware is tight. Pay
special attention to the guards
and safety shields.
Inspect
Bagger
Parts Inspect bagger parts for holes,
abrasions, or structural damage.
Replace any worn or damaged
parts with Ariens/Gravely service
parts.
Clean Unit Clear away debris under belt
cover, in blower assembly, in
tube, and in cover assembly.
10 Hours
or Every
Season Check
V-belt Check V-belt for wear; replace if
worn or damaged.
STORAGE
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Probable Cause Correction
Airflow
indicator
points
straight
up.
1. Air flow is
restricted.
1. The mesh bags
are full (see
Emptying Mesh
Bags
on
page 19).
2. The bagger is
clogged (see
Unclogging
Bagger
on
page 19) .
Bagger
fails to
pickup
grass or
leaves.
1. The mesh bags
are full.
1. Empty mesh
bags (see
Emptying Mesh
Bags
on
page 19).
2. Bagger is
clogged.
2. Unclog bagger
(see Unclogging
Bagger
on
page 19) .
Blower
assembly
stops or
slows. 1. Blower assembly
clogged.
2. Unclog bagger
(see Unclogging
Bagger
on
page 19) .
2. Worn or
damaged V-belt.
2. Replace V-belt.