The 28 Inch and 34 Inch Snowblowers are used with Gravely two wheel tractors. The 38 Inch and 44
Inch Snowblowers are used with Gravely four wheel tractors.
To fasten the Snowblower to a Gravely two wheel tractor a Quick Hitch Pin Kit, part No. 23220, is
needed. To fasten the Snowblower to a Gravely four wheel tractor a Front Drive Kit, part No. 21124, is
needed.
All reference to left side, right side, front and rear are from the operator's position.
To continue its program of quality and design improvement, Form No: 24729 (6-78) Printed in U.S.A.
the manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications,
designs and prices without notice and incurring obligation.
The information in this Operator's Manual must be followed to do service
and for safe operation of this equipment.
Using this equipment the wrong way can cause injury to persons and
damage to the equipment. Persons using or doing maintenance on this
equipment must read this Operator's Manual and follow the instructions.
It is important to understand that the warnings in this Operator's Manual
and any other instruction book do not list every possible danger. It is not
possible for Gravely to know and tell the operator or person doing service on the
equipment of all the dangers in operating and doing service an the equipment.
The purchaser must give these instructions to the persons operating and
doing maintenance on this equipment. The purchaser must get the operator and
person doing maintenance on this equipment to use eye and foot protection.
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1.1 TRAINING
1. Read the Operator's Manual and learn the
function of the tractor's controls. Know how to
stop the tractor and snowblower drive fast.
2. Never let children operate the equipment.
3. Let adults operate the equipment only after
reading and understanding the instructions in
this Operator's Manual.
1.2 PREPARATION
1. Before snowfall, inspect the area of operation
and remove all material that will be thrown, stop
or do damage to the snowblower.
2. Put 'the Direction Control lever in the neutral
position and the PTO control in the OFF position
before starting the engine.
3. Use foot protection that will decrease sliding.
4. Use caution when putting gasoline in the fuel
tank.
5. Use a clean and tight fuel container.
6. Never put gasoline in the fuel tank while the
engine is running.
7. Never put gasoline in the fuel tank while the
tractor is inside a building.
8. Clean off any gasoline that falls on the tractor
before starting the engine.
9. Lower the snowblower skids to give ground
clearance needed to stop gravel from going into
the snowblower.
1.3 OPERATION
1. Keep away from moving parts.
2. Keep away from the discharge chute.
3. Never use the tractor for person transport.
4. Put the PTO control in the OFF position, turn
the ignition switch to the OFF position and wait
until the engine and moving parts stop before
leaving the tractor seat or operator's position to
make adjustments, repairs, or give service.
5. After hitting some material, put the PTO control
in the OFF position and turn the ignition switch
to the OFF position_ Make repairs before
restarting.
6. Vibration or sound change is a warning that
damage has been done. Make repairs before
operating the equipment.
7. Never start and run the engine inside a building
except to move the equipment outside.
8. The snowblower auger or impeller can be
stopped by too much ice, snow or debris while
the engine is still giving power to the
snowblower. Severe injury to the person can be
caused when cleaning the snowblower while the
engine is running. NEVER CLEAN THE
SNOWBLOWER WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING.
9. When removing snow from a slope, go up and
down the slope, never across.
10. Use caution when changing direction on
slopes.
11. Never operate the snowblower without all safety
equipment being in place.
12. Discharge the snow away from any area
where the snow can cause damage.
13. The forward speed must be slow enough to
permit the snow to go through the snowblower without being stopped.
14. Use a slow speed when moving the equipment to
decrease sliding on surfaces with ice.
15. Use only Gravely accessories for the snowblower and tractor.
16. Do not operate unless you can check the area
visually.
17. Run the snowblower a short time after
blowing snow to decrease freezing of the
collector/impeller.
18. After using the snowblower, disengage the PTO
and stop the engine and remove all sno w an d
ice before putting the snow-blower in
storage.
19. Never put the tractor in storage with gasoline
in the fuel tank.
1 - Ring Pin
2 -Snowblower Support
3 -Universal Joint
Figure 3.0-1
2. Put the bushing on the 1/2" x 2-3/4" Bolt
and fasten to the upper, left quick hitch
stud as shown in figure 3.0-1.
To remove the snowblower from the tractor,
remove the ring pin. Separate the tractor and
snowblower and keep the universal joint with
the snowblower.
Figure 3.0-2
3. Apply multi-purpose grease to the quick
hitch pin and power take-off (PTO) shaft
on the tractor.
4. Put the universal joint on the snowblower drive shaft as far as it will go.
5. Move the tractor putting the quick hitch
pin three and one half inches into the
snowblower support.
6. Put the other end of the universal joint
on the PTO shaft of the tractor.
7. Move the tractor putting the quick hitch
pin all the way through the snowblower
support.
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4.0 OPERATING THE 28 & 34 INCH
SNOWBLOWERS
Read the tractor Operator's Manual. Know how to
operate the tractor controls.
1. Adjust the skids shown in figure 4.0-1 to
give ground clearance needed for the
surface conditions. When removing snow
from a gravel surface, adjust the skids to
raise the snowblower to prevent gravel from
going into the snowblower. When removing
snow from a smooth surface, the
snowblower can be lowered until the
wearstrip contacts the surface.
1 - Deflector Chute
2 - Wing Nut
Figure 4.0-2
1 -Skid
2 - Bolt
Figure 4.0-1
2. Adjust the deflector chute by loosening the
wing nut shown in figure 4.0-2. The deflector chute controls the distance the snow
will be blown.
3. Start the tractor engine. Wait until the
engine is smooth running before operating
the snowblower.
4. Push the discharge chute crank in and turn
the crank to rotate the discharge chute to a
position that snow will be blown away. See
Figure 4.0-3.
1 -Discharge Chute Crank
Figure 4.0-3.
5. If the tractor has a Range Shift, put it in the
LOW position.
6. Engage the PTO.
7. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
8. Put the Gear Shift in the LOW position.
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NOTE: When going through the snow for the first
time, a full width passage must be cut. The
forward speed must be slow enough to permit
the snow to go through the discharge chute
without being stopped.
9. Put the Direction Control Lever in the forward
position and make the first passage through
the snow.
WARNING:
The snowblower auger or impeller can be
stopped by too much ice, snow or debris while
the engine is still giving power to the snowblower. Severe injury to the person can be
caused when cleaning the snowblower while the
engine is running.
NEVER CLEAN THE SNOWBLOWER WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING.
10. On the next and remaining passages, cut as
much snow as will go through the discharge
chute without being stopped.
11. If the reel stops turning while the fan
continues to turn, disengage the PTO, stop
the engine and tighten the nuts on each end
of the reel shown in figure 4.0-4 to a torque of
85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm).
5.0 CONNECTING THE SNOWBLOWER TO THE FOUR
WHEEL TRACTOR
1. Install the front drive kit on the tractor.
See figure 5.0-1.
Figure 5.0-1
2. Fasten the universal joint tube to the snowblower drive shaft with the 1/4" x 2" bolt and
1/4" lock nut as shown in figure 5.0-2.
1 - Reel
2 - Nut
Figure 4.0-4
1 - Universal Joint Tube
2 - Bolt
Figure 5.0-2
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3. Put the frame pivot rod of the snowblower
support in the front attachment brackets
and fasten with the hitch pins as shown
in figure 5.0-3.
1. Frame Pivot Rod
2. Front Attachment Bracket
3. Hitch Pin
4. Universal Joint Shaft
5. Universal Joint Tube
Figure 5.0-3
4. Put the universal joint shaft into the
universal joint tube and put the universal
joint shaft on the drive shaft of the front
drive kit as shown in figure 5.0-3.
5. Put the snowblower push rod on the snowblower support and fasten with the hitch
pin. Then put the front drive kit push
rod in the snowblower push rod.
6. Put the front drive kit push rod pivot pin
in the top hole in the attachment lift on
the tractor and fasten with the hitch
pin as shown in figure 5.0-4.
1. Front Drive Kit Push Rod
2. Snowblower Push Rod
3. Front Drive Kit Push Rod Pivot Pin
4. Hitch Pin
Figure 5.0-4
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6.0 OPERATING THE 38 & 44 INCH
SNOWBLOWERS
Read the tractor Operator's Manual. Know how to
operate the tractor controls.
1. Adjust the skids shown in figure 6.0-1 to
give ground clearance needed for the
surface conditions. When removing snow
from a gravel surface, adjust the skids to
raise the snowblower to prevent gravel from
going into the snowblower. When removing
snow from a smooth surface, the
snowblower can he lowered until the
wearstrip contacts the surface.
I - Discharge Chute Crank
Figure 6.0-2.
7. Engage the PTO.
1 – Skid
2 – Bolt
Figure 6.0-1
2. Adjust the deflector chute by loosening the
wing nut shown in figure 4.0-2. The deflector chute controls the distance the snow
will be blown.
3. Start the tractor engine. Wait until the
engine is
4. Push the discharge chute crank in and turn
the crank to rotate the discharge chute to a
position that snow will be blown away from
the area that is being cleaned. See figure
6.0-2.
5. Lower the snowblower to the ground.
8. Move the throttle lever to the FAST position.
9. Put the GEAR selector in the 2 position.
NOTE: When going through the snow for the
first time, a full width passage must be cut.
The forward speed must be slow enough to
permit the snow to go through the discharge chute without being stopped.
10. Put the Direction Control Lever in the forward position and make the first passage
through the snow.
WARNING:
The snowblower auger or impeller can be
stopped by too much ice, snow or debris while
the engine is still giving power to the snowblower. Severe injury to the person can be
caused when cleaning the snowblower while
the engine is running.
NEVER CLEAN THE SNOWBLOWER WITH THE
ENGINE RUNNING.
6. Put the RANGE selector in the LO
position.
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11. On the next and remaining passages, cut as
much snow as will go through the discharge
chute without being stopped.
12. If the reel stops turning while the fan continues
to turn, disengage the PTO, stop the engine and
tighten the nuts on each end of the reel shown in
figure 6.0-3 to a torque of 85 ft. lbs. (115 Nm).
8.0 STORAGE
1. Clean the Snowblower.
1. Check the gear housing lubricant level by
removing the pipe plug shown in figure 8.0-I.
The lubricant level is correct when the lubricant
is at the bottom of the pipe plug hole. Add SAE
90W EP gear lubricant when the level is low.
Install the pipe plug and tighten it.
2. To prevent rust, put paint or grease on any area
where the paint has been removed.
1 - Reel
2 – Nut
Figure 6.0-3
7.0 MAINTENANCE
After Each Use
1. Inspect all nuts, bolts and other fasteners to
make Insp sure they are tight and replace any
that are gone.
2. Inspect the reel, fan, skids and wearstrip for
damage and replace if damaged.
3. Put lubricant on the wire rope where it goes
through the guide tubes. Use tractor engine
lubricant.
4. Put lubricant in the holes where the fan housing
connects to the reel housing. Use tractor engine
lubricant.
5. Add multi-purpose grease to the grease fitting
on the universal joint until grease comes out the
end of the universal joint
6. tube.
1 --Gear Housing
2 - Pipe Plug
Figure 8.0-1
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GRAVELY ATTACHMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty is issued by Gravely Division,
McGraw-Edison Company, and consists of the following
terms:
1. Only the original purchaser of new Gravely
manufactured attachments is covered by this
Warranty.
2. This Warranty covers repair or replacement of parts
manufactured by Gravely which are defective in
material or workmanship. Gravely will pay for parts
and labor only.
3. The Warranty starts the date of purchase and lasts
for NINETY (90) DAYS for attachments used in
Roofer applications, and TWELVE (12) MONTHS
for products used in all other applications.
4. Some components of Gravely attachments are not
covered by the Gravely Warranty. These
components are covered by the original
manufacturer's warranty, which is included with the
product. They are:
a) Engine - Honda
b) Tires - Goodyear and Armstrong
5. To obtain warranty service on Gravely attachments
including components not manufactured by Gravely.
use this procedure.
a. Notify the Gravely dealer from whom you
purchased the attachment.
b. If you have moved and it is not convenient to
notify the selling dealer, notify the nearest
Gravely dealer. You should supply this dealer
with a copy of the bill of sale as proof of the date
of purchase.
c. Make arrangements to have the attachment
delivered to the dealer (refer to paragraph 6(a)
below.
d. It you have any questions concerning the
Gravely Limited Warranty, they should be
referred to
Gravely Division
McGraw-Edison
Company One Gravely
Lane Clemmons, NC
27012
Attn: Manager of Customer Services
e. Warranty service on Gravely attachments must
be performed by an authorized Gravely dealer or
Gravely factory branch.
6. This Warranty does not cover the following:
a. Transportation between owner's home or place
of business and the dealership. If the dealer
provides the transportation of the attachment, he
will charge the owner his usual rate for such
service.
b. Normal maintenance services and normal
replacement of items such as spark plugs, belts,
oil, oil filters, air filters, and mower, plow or
cultivator blades.
7. GRAVELY MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE PERIOD SET OUT IN
PARAGRAPH 3 ABOVE. SOME STATES DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
STATEMENT MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
8. GRAVELY SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, INCONVENIENCE, RENTAL OR
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT PRODUCTS,
LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSSSOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
9. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
10. A Gravely product registration card is supplied with
each Gravely product. Please complete the card
and return it to Gravely at the address listed on the
card. The registration card will be used by Gravely
for.
a. Recording date of purchase.
b. Notification of owners in compliance with the
Consumer Product Safety Act, should any
notification be necessary.
The return of registration card is not required in order to
take advantages of this Warranty.
11. This Warranty is not subject to change or
modification by anyone, including Gravely dealers
and no Gravely dealer is authorized to make any
representations or promises on Gravely's behalf.
GRAVELY
Gravely Division, McGraw-Edison Company
One Gravely Lane, Clemmons, NC 27012
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