Gravely Pro-QXT Tractor 985910 User manual

Brand: Gravely

Model: Pro-QXT Tractor 985910

Type: User manual

Operator’s Manual

Manuel du Utilisateur

Pro-QXT Tractor

04893800A • 11/16

Printed in USA

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

E10

™

Model

985910 – Pro-QXT

(SN 000101 +)

WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Practices & Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Emission Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Required Operator Training. . . . . . . . . . 2

Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CONTROLS & FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . 9

Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Choke Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Throttle Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Fuel Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Drive Control Grip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Operator Presence Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Power Take-off (PTO) Switch . . . . . . . . 11

Parking Brake Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Hour Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Steering Lock Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attachment Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Transaxle Bypass Levers. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Tractor Support Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Attachment Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bow Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Safety Interlock System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Lift Hook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

BEFORE OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Emergency Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Start The Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operate Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Stop the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operate in Extended Straight line . . . . . 13

Move Unit Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Install / Remove Attachments . . . . . . . . 14

Lift Tractor Using Lift Hook . . . . . . . . . . 14

Transport Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Check Safety Interlock System . . . . . . . 16

Hydraulic System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Check Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Lubricate Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Check Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Clean Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Charge Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Check Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . . . . 19

Replace Fuses And Relays . . . . . . . . . . 19

Tracking and Neutral Adjustment . . . . . 20

Adjust Handlebar Height . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replace Attachment Drive Belts . . . . . . 22

Replace Transaxle Drive Belt . . . . . . . . 23

STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Short Term. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Long Term . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Start-of-Season Preparation . . . . . . . . . 25

ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EN - 1

WELCOME

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the

Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident

your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.

Have Questions or Need Assistance?

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A parts manual for your unit is available for free download or

purchase at gravely.com.

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gratuita o compra en gravely.com.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

You or the dealer you purchased the unit from

must register the product at the time of

purchase. Know the model and serial numbers

of your unit and register online at gravely.com

or return the registration card to Ariens

Company. See Figure 1 for label location.

Record model number here.

Record serial number here.

Figure 1

1. Model and Serial Number Label

MANUALS

Before operating or servicing the unit, carefully

and completely read the manuals provided with

the unit. They contain safety instructions and

important information about unit controls.

The engine on this unit is covered by a separate

manual. Refer to the engine manual for engine

service recommendations. Contact the engine

manufacturer for a replacement manual if

necessary.

It is your responsibility to read and understand

all safety precautions and instructions in the

manuals. If you do not understand or have

difficulty following the instructions, contact your

Ariens dealer for assistance. To locate your

nearest Gravely dealer, go to

gravelymower.com.

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 in this manual

may be optional. Some illustrations may not be

applicable to your unit.

EN - 2

Read these safety rules and follow them

closely. Failure to follow these rules could

lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal

injury or death to you or bystanders, or result

in damage to property or the machine.

PRACTICES & LAWS

Practice usual and customary safe working

precautions. Learn applicable rules and laws

in your area. Always follow the practices set

forth in this manual.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

This equipment and/or its engine may include

exhaust and evaporative emissions control

system components required to meet U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

and/or California Air Resources Board

(CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission

controls and components by unauthorized

personnel may result in severe fines or

penalties. Emission controls and components

can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company

dealer or an authorized engine

manufacturer's service center. Contact your

Ariens Company Equipment Retailer

concerning emission controls and component

questions.

REQUIRED OPERATOR

TRAINING

Read and understand the

Operator's Manual and decals

on the unit. This information is

for your safety and the proper

use of your equipment.

Failure to follow these

instructions and warnings may cause death

or serious injury. If you have purchased this

product from an Ariens dealer, the dealer can

provide you with training.

Familiarize yourself and any other operators

with all controls and the safe use of the

features of this unit. If you loan, rent or sell

this product to others, provide them with all

manuals.

If you have any questions, please call our

customer support line at 920-756-4688 or

this equipment if, after reading the Operator's

Manual and the on-board decals, you have

any questions about the safe use of this

product.

Safety Alert Symbol

SIGNAL WORDS

The safety alert symbols above and signal

words below are used on decals and in this

manual.

Read and understand all safety messages.

1. Danger

2. Warning

3. Caution

4. Notice

NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures

that are considered important but not hazard

related. If not avoided property damage could

result.

SAFETY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. This

machine and its attachments are

capable of crushing or amputating

body parts. Failure to observe the

safety instructions in the manuals and

on decals could result in serious injury

or death.

ALWAYS disengage attachments,

stop unit and engine, remove key and

allow moving parts to stop before

leaving operator’s position.

These are safety alert

symbols. They mean:

• ATTENTION!

• YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED!

When you see this symbol:

• BECOME ALERT!

• OBEY THE

MESSAGE!

DANGER: Indicates an

IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL

RESULT in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD

RESULT in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS

SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY

RESULT in minor or moderate

injury. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.

EN - 3

5. Important

IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference

information worthy of special attention.

SAFETY DECALS

This machine is capable of amputating hands

and feet and throwing objects. Failure to

observe the following safety instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

The safety decals on your machine are visual

reminders of the important safety information

found in this manual. All messages found on

your unit must be fully understood and

carefully followed. Safety decals found on the

machine are explained below.

Always replace missing or damaged safety

decals. Replacement decals can be found in

the parts manual for your machine and

ordered from your dealer.

Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.

1. Safety Decal Identification

2. Safety Decal Description

Figure 2

07700130

1. DANGER!

DANGER!

Discharge Hazard –

NEVER direct discharge

toward people, pets or

property. Thrown objects

can cause injury or

damage.

Keep children and others

away from unit while unit is

in operation.

Stop engine, remove key,

and read manual before

making any repairs or

adjustments.

Read and understand the

operator’s manual before

operating unit.

Wear appropriate hearing

protection.

EN - 4

SAFETY RULES

This machine is capable of amputating hands

and feet and throwing objects. Failure to

observe the following safety instructions

could result in serious injury or death.

The following safety instructions are a

compilation of the B71.3 and B71.4

specifications of the American National

Standards Institute in effect at the time of

production.

Important

This machine is designed to accept and

operate multiple cutting, clearing and

cleaning attachments. Before operating

attachment read and understand the Safety

Rules found in the attachment Operator's

Manual.

Training

Read, understand and follow all instructions

on the machine and in the manual(s) before

operating this unit. Be thoroughly familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the

equipment. Know how to stop the unit and

disengage the controls quickly.

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders and

pets before operating. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

Improper use of power equipment can cause

serious permanent injury or death to the

operator or a bystander.

Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,

especially when operating the unit in

reverse.

ALWAYS train any inexperienced operators

and require them to read and understand all

manuals and decals.

Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate this

machine.

Only the user can prevent and is responsible

for accidents or injuries occurring to

themselves, other people or property.

Operator Age

DO NOT allow children under the age of 18

to operate any outdoor power equipment.

NEVER allow children to operate or play on

or near the equipment. NEVER allow adults

to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is

not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine

and the mowing activity. NEVER assume

that children will remain where you last saw

them.

Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters

the area.

Before and while backing, look behind and

down for small children.

NEVER carry children, even with the

blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be

seriously injured or interfere with safe

machine operation. Children who have been

given rides in the past may suddenly appear

in the mowing area for another ride and be

run over or backed over by the machine.

NEVER allow children to operate the

machine.

Use extreme care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that

may block your view of a child.

Keep children out of the mowing area and in

the watchful care of a responsible adult

other than the operator.

Before Operating

Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

Maintain the machine to be in compliance

with the maintenance schedule.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

Inspect unit before each use for missing or

damaged decals and shields, correctly

operating safety interlock system, and

deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or

repair as needed.

Ensure Safety Interlock System is

functioning properly. DO NOT operate unit if

safety interlock is damaged or disabled.

NEVER tamper with safety devices. Check

their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other

debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage

and remove any fuel-soaked debris.

Operation

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders

before operating. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

EN - 5

NEVER operate machine in a closed or

poorly ventilated area.

ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating

condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can

cause fire or explosion.

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 spark arrester

meeting applicable local, state or federal

laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be

maintained in effective working order by

operator.

DO NOT operate machine while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs.

DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating

parts or under the machine. Keep clear of

the discharge opening at all times.

DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow

parts to cool.

NEVER leave a running unit unattended.

ALWAYS stop engine and remove key

before leaving unit to prevent unauthorized

use.

ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all

pinch points.

Avoid slippery surfaces. ALWAYS be sure of

your footing.

NEVER carry passengers.

NEVER operate the machine at high

transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look

behind and use care when operating in

reverse.

NEVER engage PTO when attachment,

including mower blades, is not in use.

ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when

not in active use such as traveling or

crossing driveways.

ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and

engine, remove key, engage parking brake

and allow moving parts to stop before

leaving operator's position.

Keep safety devices or guards in place and

functioning properly. NEVER modify or

remove safety devices.

DO NOT operate in reverse unless

absolutely necessary. ALWAYS look down

and behind before and while backing.

Operating Conditions

ALWAYS check overhead and side

clearances carefully before operation.

ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating

near streets or along curbs.

Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or

floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough

terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

Use care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees or other objects that may

obscure vision.

Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and

cause an accident.

Operate machine only in daylight or good

artificial light.

Service

Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel

spills.

Remove attachments from tractor before

lifting. Attachments must be lifted separate

from tractor.

ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack

stands are strong and secure and will hold

weight of unit during maintenance.

Release any pneumatic or hydraulic

pressure from components slowly.

NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to

unit while engine is running (except where

specifically recommended). Stop engine,

remove key and spark plug wire and wait for

all moving parts to stop before servicing or

cleaning.

Allow engine to cool before servicing.

Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or

a hand.

ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards,

and panels in good repair and secured in

place. NEVER modify or remove safety

devices.

ALWAYS refer to operator's manual for

important details if the unit is to be stored for

an extended period.

EN - 6

Storage

NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank,

inside a building where any ignition sources

are present.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other

debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage

and remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow

machine to cool before storing.

For extended storage, shut off fuel and

clean unit thoroughly. See engine manual for

proper storage.

Lifting Unit

Only use factory-installed lifting point to lift

unit.

Ensure that lifting device, cables and hooks

have sufficient capacity to support the

weight of the unit.

Keep bystanders away when lifting unit.

DO NOT stand under unit when lifting.

Personal Protection

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and

tie back hair that may get caught in rotating

parts.

Wear adequate outer garments.

NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes

during operation. Wear adequate safety

gear, protective gloves and footwear.

Wear proper footwear to improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

ALWAYS wear eye and ear protection when

operating machine.

Slope Operation

DO NOT operate on slopes of more than

15°.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on

slopes. DO NOT operate on steep slopes.

Operate across the face of slopes; DO NOT

go up and down. Keep all movement on

slopes slow and gradual.

DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if

a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or

if an edge caves in.

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other

hidden objects. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide

obstacles.

Keep all movements on the slope slow and

gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in

speed or direction, which could cause the

machine to roll over.

Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a

slope. If the tires lose traction proceed

slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary.

When parking on slope always chock or

block wheels. ALWAYS engage parking

brake.

Choose a low ground speed so you will not

have to stop or shift while on a slope.

DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if

a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or

if an edge caves in.

DO NOT bypass transmission or allow

transmission to free-wheel when on a slope.

Fuel

To avoid personal injury or property damage,

use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive.

Ethanol blends must not exceed E10. Higher

ethanol content may cause your machine to

run hotter and damage your engine.

Replace fuel cap securely and clean up

spilled fuel before starting engine.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and

other sources of ignition.

EN - 7

Use only an approved gasoline container.

NEVER store the machine or fuel container

where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot

light such as on a water or space heater or

other appliances.

NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on

a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.

ALWAYS place containers on the ground

away from your vehicle before filling.

NEVER fuel the machine indoors.

NEVER remove gas cap or add fuel with the

engine running. Allow engine to cool before

fueling.

Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are

explosive. Handle with care. Use only an

approved gasoline container with an

appropriately sized dispensing spout.

NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the

trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is

not possible, then refuel such equipment

with a portable container, rather than from a

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of

the fuel tank or container opening at all

times until the fueling is complete. DO NOT

use a nozzle lock-open device.

NEVER overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap

and tighten securely.

If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

immediately.

Transporting Unit

Use extra care when loading or unloading

the machine into a trailer.

Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.

NEVER secure from rods or linkages that

could be damaged.

DO NOT transport machine while engine is

running.

ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and

shut off fuel when transporting unit.

Accessories

Follow the manufacturer's recommendation

for wheel weights or counterweights.

DO NOT use a sulky or other stand-on

device for transporting the operator.

Use only Ariens Company-recommended

attachments that are appropriate to your use

and can be used safely in your application.

Batteries

Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting

both battery terminals at the same time may

result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT

reverse battery connections.

Reverse connections may result in sparks

which can cause serious injury. ALWAYS

connect positive (+) lead of charger to

positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to

negative (-) terminal.

ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable

FIRST and positive (+) cable SECOND.

ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST,

and negative (-) cable SECOND.

Explosive Gases from battery can cause

death or serious injury. Poisonous battery

fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact

with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe

chemical burns.

No flames, No sparks, No smoking near

battery.

ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective

gear near battery. Use insulated tools.

ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of

children.

Battery posts, terminals and related

accessories contain lead and lead

compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

EN - 8

1. Remove tie-down straps from front and

rear of unit.

2. Remove straps retaining adjustable

handlebar to unit.

3. Rotate handlebar into operating position.

See Adjust Bow Latch on page 24.

4. Remove screws retaining tractor support

stand to crate. Using a suitable hoist, lift

the unit from the pallet. See Lift Tractor

Using Lift Point on page 15.

NOTICE: If a hoist is not available, remove

the top rear boards from the pallet and move

the unit manually. See Move Unit Manually on

page 13.

5. Check engine oil.

6. Check tire pressures. See Specifications

on page 33.

7. Remove battery from unit and charge.

See Charge Battery on page 19.

8. Ensure all hardware is tight.

9. Check function of all controls. See Before

Operation on page 12.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Ensure that lifting device, cables

and hooks have sufficient

capacity to support tractor.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Explosive separation of tire and

rim parts is possible.

• DO NOT inflate tires above

the recommended pressure.

• DO NOT inflate tires with a

compressor; use a hand

pump.

• DO NOT stand in front of tire

assembly when inflating. Use

a clip-on chuck and extension

hose long enough to allow you

to stand to one side.

• DO NOT mount a tire without

proper equipment and

experience.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Failure of Safety Interlock

System together with improper

operation can result in severe

personal injury.

EN - 9

1. Attachment Drive Shaft

2. Attachment Lever

3. Bow Latch

4. Belt Cover

5. Engine Oil Dipstick/Fill

6. Battery

7. Fuel Tank and Cap

8. Muffler

9. Air Cleaner Assembly

10. Four-season Cover

11. Tractor Support Stand

12. Drive Control Grip

13. Operator Presence Lever

14. Power Take-off (PTO) Switch

15. Hour Meter

16. Transaxle Bypass Lever (2)

17. Handlebar Height Adjustment Handle

18. Steering-lock Lever

19. Key Switch

20. Fuel Valve

21. Choke Control Lever

22. Throttle Control Lever

23. Lift Point

24. Parking Brake Lever

25. Attachment Lever Lock

CONTROLS & FEATURES

•

Figure 3

EN - 10

See Figure 3 for Controls and Features

locations.

Safety Interlock System

IGNITION SWITCH

See Figure 4.

Controls power to the engine. The key cannot

be removed when in run position.

CHOKE CONTROL LEVER

See Figure 5.

Controls airflow to the engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER

See Figure 6.

Controls engine speed.

FUEL VALVE

See Figure 7.

Controls fuel flow to the engine.

DRIVE CONTROL GRIP

See Figure 8.

Controls the forward and reverse movement

and travel speed of the tractor.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand entire

Safety section before

proceeding.

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.

Figure 4

Run

Off

Start

Figure 5

Choke On

Choke Off

Figure 6

Fast Slow

Figure 7

Open

(Fuel on)

(Fuel off)

Figure 8

Forward

Reverse

EN - 11

OPERATOR PRESENCE LEVER

See Figure 9.

Operator presence lever must be engaged to

operate drive control grip or PTO.

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

SWITCH

See Figure 10.

Engages and disengages powered

attachments.

The engine will not start with the PTO switch

in the on position.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER

See Figure 11.

Controls the parking brake. The engine will

start with the brake engaged or released.

HOUR METER

Measures and displays engine runtime.

STEERING-LOCK LEVER

Locks the steering feature for continual

straight-line operation.

ATTACHMENT CONTROL LEVER

Operates features on certain attachments.

TRANSAXLE BYPASS LEVERS

Bypasses transaxles so unit can be moved

with the engine off. See Move Unit Manually

on page 13.

TRACTOR SUPPORT STAND

Supports the tractor when no accessories are

attached.

ATTACHMENT LEVER

Locks attachments onto front of tractor.

BOW LATCH

Secures attachment to tractor when

attachment lever is engaged.

SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Monitors the interaction of various unit

features for operator safety.

LIFT POINT

Used to lift unit to another location or for

maintenance. Lift attachments separately.

See Lift Tractor Using Lift Point on page 15.

Figure 9

Figure 10

Attachment

Off

Figure 11

Brake

Released (Off)

Brake Engaged

(On)

Figure 12

Down Position Up Position

EN - 12

1. Know how to stop in an emergency. See

Emergency Stopping on page 12.

2. Check fuel level and add fuel if needed.

IMPORTANT: Use fresh unleaded fuel with

an octane rating of at least 87. DO NOT use

E85 blended fuels; the engine is not E20 /

E30 / E85 compatible. The maximum

recommended ethanol content is 10%.

3. Check engine oil level and add oil if

needed. Refer to engine manual.

4. Check hydraulic oil level. See Hydraulic

System on page 16.

5. Check air cleaner. Refer to engine

manual.

6. Check function of the safety interlock

system by performing the tests below.

Contact your Gravely dealer for repair if

any of the tests fail.

Starting

• Engine starts with parking brake engaged

or released.

• Engine will not start with PTO on.

Operation

• PTO does not function unless OPC is

engaged.

• Forward or reverse drive control does not

function unless OPC is engaged.

• If drive control grip is in forward-drive

position when OPC is engaged, unit will not

drive until handle is returned to neutral

position.

IMPORTANT: All references to left, right, front

or rear are given from the perspective of

operator in operator’s position, facing the

direction of forward travel.

EMERGENCY STOPPING

1. Return drive control Grip to neutral.

2. Release the operator presence lever.

3. Push PTO knob down to off position.

4. Engage parking brake.

5. Turn ignition key to off position and

remove from unit.

START THE ENGINE

1. Place drive control grip in the neutral

position.

2. Push PTO knob down to off position.

3. Engage parking brake.

4. If engine is cold, move the choke control

lever to the on position. DO NOT use

choke on a warm engine.

5. Move throttle control lever one-third of the

way toward the fast position.

6. Insert ignition key and turn it to the start

position. Release key when engine starts.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter for

more than 5 seconds at a time. If the engine

does not start, allow a 10-second cool down

period between starting attempts.

7. Gradually move choke to the off position

as engine warms.

OPERATE UNIT

1. Release parking brake.

2. Move throttle control lever one-third of the

way toward the fast position.

3. Pull the PTO switch to on position to

engage attachment.

4. Set throttle speed based on attachment

being operated and working conditions.

5. Engage operator presence lever.

6. Rotate drive control grip.

NOTICE: When in forward operating position,

the drive control grip will remain in the

selected position when released by the

operator.

BEFORE OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the Safety

section before proceeding.

OPERATION

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the Safety

section before proceeding.

DO NOT operate on slopes of

more than 15°.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Operating on slopes may lead to

loss of control. Be prepared to

react.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Move the drive control grip

slowly and keep the throttle at

slow speed until you learn how

to operate the unit and how the

attachment affects handling.

EN - 13

When in the reverse operation position, the

drive control grip will automatically return to

the neutral position when released by the

operator.

STOP THE ENGINE

1. Release the drive control grip or rotate to

the neutral position.

2. Engage parking brake.

3. Push PTO knob down to off position.

4. Move throttle control lever to slow

position.

5. Turn ignition key to stop position and

remove key from ignition.

OPERATE IN EXTENDED

STRAIGHT LINE

See Figure 13.

Steering can be locked for extended periods

of straight-line operation. Move steering-lock

lever into the rear position to lock the

transaxles. Move the steering-lock lever to

the forward position for normal steering

operation.

MOVE UNIT MANUALLY

See Figure 14.

To disengage the transaxles and move unit

with the engine off, place both bypass levers

in neutral position.

1. Stop engine.

2. Lift bypass levers up and push in to lock

in neutral position.

3. Release parking brake and push unit to

desired location.

4. Engage parking brake.

5. Pull bypass levers out to unlock and

press down to the operating position.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. If

the drive control grip does not

fully return to neutral upon

release, stop and repair drive

control before operating tractor.

Direction

of Travel

Drive Control Grip Position

Forward Clockwise

(Out)

Neutral Center

Reverse Counter-

clockwise

(In)

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Wait for all moving parts to stop

before leaving operator’s

position.

Figure 13

Steering Unlocked

Steering Locked

EN - 14

INSTALL / REMOVE

ATTACHMENTS

See Figure 15.

1. Stop engine, engage parking brake and

turn PTO off.

2. Place tractor support stand in down

position.

3. Rotate attachment lever lock down to

release.

4. Move attachment lever forward.

5. Release attachment lever lock and rotate

bow latch toward the tractor.

6. Insert or remove attachment.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Keep body parts away from

pinch points when installing and

removing attachments.

Neutral

Position

(Transaxles

Disengaged)

Run Position

(Transaxles

Engaged)

Figure 14

CAUTION: The attachment lever

must fully lock in position and the

bow latch securely hold the at-

tachment. See Adjust Bow Latch

on page 24. DO NOT use unit if

attachment cannot be fully se-

cured. Adjust or repair before us-

ing.

Figure 15

1. Attachment Lever Lock

2. Attachment Lever

3. Bow Latch

EN - 15

LIFT TRACTOR USING LIFT

POINT

1. Ensure the lifting device and cable have

sufficient capacity to support tractor

weight.

2. Stop engine, engage parking brake,

remove key from ignition and close fuel

valve.

3. Park unit on a flat, level surface.

4. Rotate tractor support stand to the down

and locked position.

5. Remove attachment from tractor.

Attachments must be lifted separate from

tractor. Refer to the attachment

Operator’s Manual for attachment lifting

instructions.

6. Attach lifting device to lift point. Ensure

that device is securely seated in point.

7. Carefully lift unit.

8. Do not allow tractor to remain suspended.

Place suitable blocks or jack stands

under unit and lower onto supports before

performing maintenance.

TRANSPORT UNIT

1. Move unit to transport vehicle.

2. Stop engine, engage parking brake,

remove key from ignition and close fuel

valve.

3. Rotate tractor support stand to the down

and locked position.

4. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.

NOTICE: NEVER secure unit from rods or

linkages that could be damaged.

Proper maintenance can prolong the life of

unit. The following chart shows the

recommended service schedule.

Your Gravely dealer can provide service and

adjustments to keep your unit operating at

peak efficiency. Contact an authorized engine

manufacturer’s service center for engine

service.

More frequent service may be required due to

working conditions (heavy loads, high

ambient temperatures, dusty conditions, or

airborne debris).

See the maintenance instructions in the

Engine Manual for additional information.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Ensure that lifting device and

cables have sufficient capacity

to support tractor. Remove

attachments before lifting.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Stay clear of unit when lifting.

DO NOT stand or position arms

or legs under unit when

suspended.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Read and understand the Safety

section before proceeding.

Service Performed

Each Use

Every 25 hrs.

Every 50 hrs.

Every 100 hrs.

Every 400 hrs.

Check Safety Interlock

System

•

Check Hydraulic

System

•

Check Engine Oil * •

Change Engine Oil *

Check Tire Pressure •

Check Air Filter * •

Lubricate Unit •

Check Parking Brake •

Clean Battery •

Clean Engine Cooling

System *

•

Lubricate Belt-drive

Flange Bearing

•

Check Fasteners • •

Check Belts •

Change Hydraulic Oil

and Filters **

•

* Refer to engine manual for instructions.

** Change after first 75 hours of operation.

EN - 16

SERVICE PARTS

See your Gravely dealer to purchase service

parts for your unit.

CHECK SAFETY INTERLOCK

SYSTEM

See Before Operation on page 12. If system

does not operate correctly, see your Gravely

dealer for repair. DO NOT operate until

repairs are made.

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Check Oil Level

1. Park unit on a flat, level surface.

2. Check oil level in expansion tank. Oil

should reach the cold fill indicator mark.

See Figure 16.

NOTICE: The engine should be cold when

initially checking oil level.

3. Operate unit for about 1 minute and

recheck the levels.

4. Add hydraulic oil, if needed.

a. Clean area around expansion tank

cap and remove cap.

b. Fill expansion tank with 15W-50

synthetic motor oil (Gravely

p/n 00057100) or equivalent until oil

reaches the cold fill indicator mark.

See Figure 16.

c. Reinstall tank cap.

Change Oil and Filters

1. Start engine and operate unit with

operator presence lever engaged for a

few minutes to warm hydraulic oil.

2. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all

moving parts to stop.

See Figure 17.

3. Lift unit and support with suitable jack

stands or sturdy blocks. See Lift Tractor

Using Lift Point on page 15.

4. Remove wheel.

5. Remove side cover.

Description Qty. Part No.

Air Filter 1 21562100

Spark Plug 1 20020001

Transaxle Oil Filter 2 21545100

Hydraulic Oil – Qt AR 00057100

Electrical Relay 3 21562300

Attachment Drive Belt 2 09122000

Transaxle Drive Belt 1 09122100

Fuel Stabilizer – 4-Oz

Bottle (Except Canada)

AR 04730300

Fuel Stabilizer – 4-Oz

Bottle (Canada Only)

AR 04742400

Fuel Quality Tester AR 00078101

Touch-up Paint – Bottle AR 00026600

Touch-up Paint – Spray

Can

AR 00008700

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

ALWAYS ensure that jack stands

are secure and strong enough to

support weight of unit during

maintenance

Figure 16

1. Cold Fill Indicator Mark

EN - 17

6. Remove four bolts retaining bottom cover

and remove cover.

7. Place container under tractor to catch oil.

8. Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain.

See Figure 18.

9. Remove oil filter and discard. See

Figure 19.

10. Clean filter-mounting surface.

11. Lubricate rubber gasket on new oil filter

with clean hydraulic oil.

12. Spin filter onto filter housing until it makes

contact, then turn filter 3/4 turn to tighten.

13. Repeat steps 8 – 12 for the other

transaxle.

14. Remove the top vent port plug at the rear

of both transaxles. See Figure 20.

Figure 17

Figure 18

1. Drain Plug

Figure 19

1. Oil Filter

Figure 20

1. Vent Port Plug

EN - 18

15. Fill the reservoir with 15W-50 synthetic

motor oil (Gravely p/n 00057100) or

equivalent until oil appears at the bottom

of the vent ports.

16. Reinstall the vent port plugs and torque to

20.3 N•m (15 lb-ft).

17. Add hydraulic oil to expansion tank until

oil reaches cold fill indicator mark. See

Check Oil Level on page 16.

18. Purge the hydraulic system as directed

below.

Purge Hydraulic System

Purge air from hydraulic system after draining

oil or changing the filters.

1. Position tractor on level surface.

2. Lift unit and support with suitable jack

stands or sturdy blocks. See Lift Tractor

Using Lift Point on page 15.

3. Lift bypass levers up to neutral position.

See Move Unit Manually on page 13.

4. Release parking brake.

5. Start the engine.

6. Slowly move drive control grip to forward

and reverse drive position 5 or 6 times.

7. Return drive control grip to neutral

position.

8. Push bypass levers down to operation

position.

9. Slowly move drive control grip to forward

and reverse drive position 5 or 6 times.

10. Return drive control grip to neutral

position.

11. Stop engine. Add oil if needed.

12. Repeat steps 3 – 11 until transaxles

operate smoothly in forward and reverse

at normal speed without excessive noise.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure.

See Specifications on page 33.

LUBRICATE UNIT

1. Oil all pivot points and pin connections.

2. Grease belt-drive flange bearing. See

Figure 21.

CHECK PARKING BRAKE

1. Park unit on a flat, level surface.

2. Place tractor support stand in the down

position.

3. Remove attachment from unit.

4. Move both bypass levers to neutral

position. See Move Unit Manually on

page 13.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

This adjustment requires

operating the engine. Use

extreme care to avoid contact

with moving parts and hot

surfaces. Be sure unit is well

supported and secure before

starting engine.

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.

Explosive separation of tire and

rim parts is possible.

• DO NOT inflate tires above

the recommended pressure.

• DO NOT inflate tires with a

compressor; use a hand

pump.

• DO NOT stand in front of tire

assembly when inflating. Use

a clip-on chuck and extension

hose long enough to allow you

to stand to one side.

• DO NOT mount a tire without

proper equipment and

experience.

Figure 21

1. Grease Fitting

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