Gravely 985114 - 16 HP, 985115 - 8.5 HP, 985117 - 13.5 HP User Manual
Professional 2-Wheel Tractor
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
985114 - 16 HP
985115 - 8.5 HP
985117 - 13.5 HP
08468600E 6/00
Supersedes 08468600,A-D
Printed in USA
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
ENGLISH
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1. Direction Control Lever
2. Steering Brake Handlebar
3. Gear Shift Lever (Hi/Low
Gear)
4. Operator Presence
Control
5. PTO Control
6. Ignition Switch
7. Kick Stand
8. Throttle Control
9. Hourmeter
10. Brake Handle Cross Bar
11. Range Shift Handle (Two
Speed Axle)
12. Parking Brake Handle
(Optional on 8.5HP)
13. Instruction Plate
14. Choke Lever (Robin)
15. Choke Control Knob
(Briggs & Stratton)
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WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
INTRODUCTION
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
Transfer
model & serial
number label
from product
registration
here.
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 also printed on a
serial number label, located on the
frame of your unit.
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
A warranty registration card must be filled out, signed,
and returned at time of purchase. This card activates
the warranty. Claims meeting requirements during
limited warranty period will be honored.
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.
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.
Serial
Number
Label
• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.
SAFETY
SAFETY ALERTS
Look for these symbols to point out
important safety precautions. They mean:
Attention!
Personal Safety Is Involved!
Become Alert!
Obey The Message!
The safety alert symbol is used in decals on the unit
and with proper operation procedures in this manual.
Understand the safety message. It contains important
information about personal safety on or near the unit.
DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD
RESULT in death or serious injury.
PRACTICES AND LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others.
Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to
unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor,
moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable
rules and laws in your area.
REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING
Original purchaser of this unit was instructed 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 operation.
CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT
in minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTATIONS
NOTE: General reference information for proper
operation and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations.
PUSH OFF
PTO
PTO
PULL ON
THROTTLE
FAST
SLOW
MADE IN U.S.A.
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SAFETY FIRST
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING
OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
DISENGAGE PTO AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS.
STAY ALERT FOR PERSONS AND HAZARDS.
BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION:
– PUT PTO CONTROL IN THE OUT POSITION.
– REMOVE IGNITION KEY.
– ENGAGE FWD – REV AND HI – LO CONTROLS.
IGNITION
CHOKE
PULL ON
PUSH OFF
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• Read the operator's manual.
• Do not mow when children or others are
around.
• Look down and behind before and while
backing.
• Never carry children.
• Remove objects that could be thrown by
the blade.
• Go across slopes, not up and down.
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Units with
Briggs & Stratton
Engines
HIGH-PUSH
RANGE
LOW-PULL
DANGER
• If machine stops going uphill, stop 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 all controls.
• When parking on a slope always chock or block
the wheels.
DANGER
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Units with
Robin Engines
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CAUTION
DO NOT PARK ON SLOPE UNLESS WHEELS ARE CHOCKED.
Units with
Briggs & Stratton
Engines
1. DANGER! To avoid serious injury or death.
Read Operator’s Manual.
Do not mow when children or others
are around.
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SAFETY FIRST
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BEFORE USING TRACTOR
DISENGAGE ALL CLUTCHES AND
SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE • HANDLE
GASOLINE WITH CARE
SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY
DEVICES IN PLACE • KEEP
HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS
CHILDREN OPERATE TRACTOR
BE ALERT FOR DANGER TO BY-
STANDERS, PROPERTY AND FOR
TERRAIN HAZARDS • REMOVE
IGNITION KEY BEFORE LEAVING
TRACTOR • ENGAGE FWD - REV
CONTROL AND HI - LO GEAR
CONTROLS WHEN PARKING
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NEVER LET
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KEEP
BRAKE
P
LOCK
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RELEASE
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Units with Steering Brakes
• Never carry children.
Remove objects that could be
thrown by the blade.
• Go across slopes, not up and down.
• If machine stops going uphill, stop blade
and back down slowly
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• Look down and behind before and while
backing
• Avoid sudden turns.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields,
switches, etc.) in place and working.
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• Check interlock system per manual before
use.
• Understand location and function of all
controls.
• When parking on a slope always chock or
block the wheels.
2. Safety First
• Read the operator’s manuals before
operating or servicing this equipment.
• Disengage the PTO and shift into neutral
before starting engine.
• Never allow children to operate the
equipment.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
• Stay alert for persons and hazards.
• Before leaving operator’s position:
- Put PTO control in the out position.
- Remove ignition key.
- Engage FWD-REV and Hi-Lo controls.
3. Safety First
• Read the operator’s manuals before using
tractor.
• Disengage all clutches and shift into
neutral before starting engine.
• Handle gasoline with care.
• Keep shields, guards and safety devices in
place.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts.
• Never let children operate tractor.
• Be alert for danger to bystanders, property
and for terrain hazards.
• Remove ignition key before leaving tractor.
• Engage FWD-REV control and Hi-Lo gear
controls when parking.
4. CAUTION
Do not park on slope unless wheels are
chocked.
SAFETY RULES
Preparation
Improper use of this tractor can injure people and
damage the equipment. People using or servicing this
tractor must read and follow the instructions in this
manual.
It is important to understand that this manual and any
other Gravely instruction manuals do not cover every
possible danger. It is impossible for Gravely to know of
all possible dangers in operating and servicing the
tractor and attachments.
The purchaser must give these instructions to the
people operating and maintaining this tractor. These
people must use eye and foot protection.
Read this manual, the attachment manual and the
engine manual carefully before operating unit.
Learn the location and function of all controls.
Know how to stop in an emergency.
Understand and follow each danger, warning, caution
and instruction decal installed on this product.
Never permit children to operate the unit. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Safe operation of this equipment requires your
complete and unimpaired attention at all times. Do not
operate unit after or during the use of drugs or alcohol.
Keep all people and animals away from the operating
area.
Use caution with gasoline. Gasoline is very flammable
and its vapors are explosive. Keep it in a clean, tight
and approved (Red) container. Never put gasoline in
the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. Clean
up spilled gasoline before starting engine. Do not fill
fuel tank indoors. Never allow smoking materials,
sparks or flame (match, pilot light, etc.) near mower or
fuel container. Replace fuel tank cap and fuel container
cap securely.
Inspect area of operation and remove all material
which could be thrown by the attachment such as
stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects.
When transporting the unit, connect the chassis to the
transport vehicle. Never secure by control levers, rods,
or like items that could be damaged.
Replace all parts that become damaged or lost.
Wear hand, foot, head, ear and eye protection. Do not
wear loose clothing which might get caught in rotating
parts.
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Operation
Be certain that all shields, guards, and interlock
switches are in the correct position and operating
properly.
Before starting the engine, put the PTO lever in the
“OFF” position and the gear shift lever in the neutral “N”
position.
Check the operation of the operator presence controls
before operating the tractor. With either the PTO or the
direction control lever engaged, the engine should run
only if at least one of the operator presence switches is
depressed.
Do not use the equipment in the dark without adequate
lighting.
Keep away from moving parts. Stay clear of the
attachment when the engine is running.
Do not let people other than the operator near the
operating equipment. Never direct discharge of
material towards bystanders. The operator is
responsible for the safety of bystanders.
Operate the attachment only on safe surfaces as
prescribed in the attachment manual. Disengage the
attachment drive when moving the tractor to and from
work areas.
Use a slow speed and engage the shift lever slowly
when operating on slopes.
Travel across slopes, not up and down. Use extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not
operate on steep slopes.
Look for and keep away from hazards such as
drop-offs. Stay alert for holes, rocks and other hidden
hazards in the area of operation.
After hitting an object, disengage the PTO, turn off and
remove the ignition key and wait for all motion to stop.
Check for damage. Repair any damage before
restarting unit.
Look behind when operating in reverse. Look for
people and hazards.
Operate only from the operator’s position just behind
the handlebars.
If there is a sudden change in the sound or vibration of
the equipment, disengage the PTO, turn off and
remove the ignition key, wait for all motion to stop and
check for damage. Repair any damage or failure before
restarting unit.
Never run the engine indoors except to move it outside.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
Go slowly on slick surfaces. Always be sure of your
footing, keep a firm grip on the handlebars and walk,
never run.
Follow traffic laws when operating on or near a road.
Before leaving the operator’s position, put the PTO
lever in the “OFF” position, turn off and remove ignition
key. Move the shift control to first gear position.
Do not touch parts which might be hot from operation.
Before attempting to maintain, adjust or service allow
hot parts to cool.
Maintenance and Storage
Keep the equipment in good condition. Maintain it as
directed in this manual. Check all hardware at regular
intervals.
Use only Gravely accessories, attachments and
replacement parts.
Do not overspeed the engine. Do not override the
governor.
Before making any repairs or adjustments, disengage
the PTO, turn off and remove the ignition key and wait
for all motion to stop.
To reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep equipment
free of grass, leaves, debris or excessive lubricants.
Worn out mufflers can result in fire or explosion and
should be replaced immediately.
Never store equipment with gasoline in tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
Refer to Storage if unit is to be stored for extended
periods.
SPARK ARRESTER
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest
covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester,
if used, must be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
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