Gravely 992023, 992024, 992027, 992018, 992020 Owner's/operator's Manual
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Promaster 250Z & 260Z
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992018 - PM 260Z
992020 - PM 260Z
992021 - PM 260Z
992022 - PM 260Z
992023 - PM 250Z
992024 - PM 260Z
992027 - PM 260Z
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
08486600A 10/00
Supersedes 08486600
Printed in USA
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
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The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
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defects or other reproductive harm.
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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.
WARNING
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ENGLISH
1. Mower Deck with Chute Deflector
2. Fuel Shut Off Valve
3. Parking Brake
4. Battery
5. Hour Meter
6. Oil Pressure Indicator
7. Engine Frame and Hood (260Z)
8. Fuel Tanks and Caps
9. Choke Control
10. Throttle Lever
11. Ignition Switch
12. Power Take Off (PTO) Switch
13. Steering Levers
14. Mower Lift Lever
15. Seat Adjustment Lever
16. Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob
(260Z)
17. Height of Cut Indicator
18. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
19. Engine Hood Latch (260Z)
20. Foot Board Latch
21. Cylinder Stop Storage Post
22. Cylinder Stops
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FRANÇAIS
1. Carter de coupe avec déflecteur
2. Robinet de carburant
3. Frein de stationnement
4. Batterie
5. Compteur horaire
6. Indicateur de pression d'huile
7. Châssis du moteur et capot (260Z)
8. Réservoirs de carburant et bouchons
9. Starter
10. Manette des gaz
11. Contacteur de démarrage
12. Contacteur de régime de la PdF
13. Leviers de direction
14. Levier de relevage de la tondeuse
15. Levier de réglage du siège
16. Levier de réglage de la suspension
(260Z)
17. Indicateur de hauteur de coupe
18. Réservoir d’huile hydraulique
19. Verrou du capot du moteur (260Z)
20. Attache du repose-pied
21. Montant de remisage de butées de
vérin
22. Butées de vérin
ESPAÑOL
1. Plataforma de corte
2. Válvula de cierre de combustible
3. Freno de estacionamiento
4. Batería
5. Horómetro
6. Indicador de la presión del aceite
7. Motor y cubierta del motor (260Z)
8. Tapas y depósitos de combustible
9. Control de aire
10. Palanca de ralentí
11. Interruptor de encendido
12. Interruptor de la toma de fuerza
(TDF)
13. Palancas de dirección
14. Palanca de elevación del
cortacésped
15. Palanca de ajuste del asiento
16. Palanca de ajuste de la suspensión
(260Z)
17. Altura del indicador de corte
18. Depósito de aceite hidráulico
19. Traba del capó del motor (260Z)
20. Traba de la plataforma de pie
21. Poste de almacenamiento del tope
del cilindro
22. Topes de cilindro
23. ZylinderanschlagAufbewahrungspfosten
24. Zylinderanschläge
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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 sitting in the operation position and facing the
direction of forward travel.
SERVICE AND
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Transfer
model & serial
number
label from
product
registration
here.
• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.
When ordering publications,
replacement parts, 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 printed on a serial
number label, located on the frame of
your unit (Figure 2).
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attachments and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back Cover
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
A warranty 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. Return your registration card to
assure warranty service.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of
any part on this equipment with anything other than a
Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely
affect the performance, durability, and safety of this unit
and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability for
any claims or damages, whether regarding warranty,
property damage, personal injury or death arising out of
the use of unauthorized replacement parts.
DISCLAIMER
Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, change, and
improve its products at any time without 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 illustrations may not be applicable to
your unit.
• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.
Serial Number Label
Figure 2
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DEALER DELIVERY
Dealer should:
1. Test brakes (See Operation Section) after tractor is
assembled to be sure adjustment has not been
disturbed in shipment (See Adjustment Section).
Wheel brakes are properly adjusted at factory.
2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that
it is functioning properly. With operator on seat, unit
must not start unless Speed Selector is in neutral
(N) and Implement Power disengaged (Off). Engine
must stop if operator leaves seat when Speed
Selector is in any drive position or with Implement
Power engaged (On). Refer to Adjustment Section.
3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and
return the card to Gravely.
4. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy.
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5. Explain recommended lubrication and maintenance.
Advise customer on adjustments.Instruct customer
on controls and operation of unit. Discuss and
emphasize the Safety Precautions.
Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine
Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and
understand them.
SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
These are safety alert symbols. They
mean:
• ATTENTION!
OL1253
OL3900
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.
• YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
Customer Note: Your Dealer has been provided
complete setup and preparation instructions which must
be completed prior to you taking delivery of this unit. The
dealer is required to review important information in this
manual with you before or upon delivery of the unit or
attachment.
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.
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals.
Refer to Figure 3 for Safety Decal locations.
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.
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 opera-
tion and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information
required to prevent damage to unit or attachment.
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.
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• Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts.
• Risque de blessures - ne pas s’approcher des pièces en
mouvement.
• Evitar lesiones - Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias.
DANGER / PELIGRO
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WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA
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Do not operate mower
unless guards are in
operating position or
bagger is attached.
Ne jamais utiliser
la tondeuse sans
protecteur sur le
canal d'ejection ou
sans le bac monte.
No operar segadora a
menos que las defensas
esten en posicion de
operacion o el
recogedor este fijo.
• Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts.
• Risque de blessures - ne pas s’approcher des pièces en
mouvement.
• Evitar lesiones - Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias.
DANGER / PELIGRO
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DANGER/PELIGRO
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DANGER/PELIGRO
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DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Read Owner/Operator Manual.
OL1801
Keep children and others away from unit while
operating.
OL4370
Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury. Remove
objects that could be thrown by the blade.
OL0910
Look down and behind before and while
backing.
OL4460
Figure 3
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DANGER / PELIGRO
MAX
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES GRAVES OU LA MORT PARA EVITAR DAÑOS SERIOS O LA MUERTE
• Read the operator's manual.
• Keep children and others away from unit while
operating.
• Never direct discharge toward other people.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
• Look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children.
• Go up and down slopes, not across.
• 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.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
• Lire le manuel d'utilisation.
• Éloigner les engants et tout autre personne pendant le fonctionnement de la
machine.
• Ne jamais décharger directement en direction de quelqu’un. Des particules
projetées peuvent provoquer des blessures.
• Regardez derriere et sur les cotes lorsque vous reculez.
• Ne transportez jamais dénfant.
• Tondez toujours de haut en bas et inversement jamais le long des pentes.
• Si la machine sárrete en montee. Debrayez la lame et redescendez
doucement.
• Evitez les virages brusques.
• Maintenez toujours en place tous les elements de securite (protecteurs,
interrupteurs, etc.).
• Controlez le bon fonctionnement des interrupteurs de securité avant
utilisation tel q'uindiqué dans le manuel d'utilisation.
• Comprenez bien la fonction et la situation de chacun des leviers et boutons
de commande.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
• Leer el manual del operador.
• Mantenga la unidad alejada de los niños u otras personas
cuando esté en funcionamiento.
• Nunca dirija la descarga hacia otras personas, ya que los
objetos lanzados pueden provocar lesiones.
• Antes y durante retroceso mirar hacia abajo y detras.
• Nunca monten niños.
• Suba y baje pendientes, no transversalmente.
• Si la maquina se detiene subiendo cuesta, desactive la
cuchilla y baje lentamente.
• Evite viradas subitas.
• Mantenga artefactos de seguridad (defensas, protectores,
interruptores, etc.) en su lugar y trabajando.
• Verifique en el manual el sistema de engranar antes de usar.
• Tenga conocimiento de funciones y localizaciones de todos
los controles.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
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Keep children out of work area and under
watchful care of a responsible adult.
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NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
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Go up and down slopes, not across.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 17˚.
MAX
17°
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• 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.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
2. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS
Always keep feet and hands away from
rotating parts.
OL3030
Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not
direct discharge toward other people.
OL0910
Keep people away from unit while operating.
OL3292
Shut off engine, remove key, read manual
before you adjust or repair unit.
OL4010
NO STEP! Always keep feet away from
rotating parts.
OL4420
3. WARNING! Do not operate mower unless guards are
in operating position or bagger is attached.
Always stand clear of discharge area.
OL4430
Do not operate mower unless bagger is
attached or guards are in operating position.
OL3320
4. HOT SURFACES!
DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
UNIT SAFETY
Rules of Operation
KNOW your Unit – before starting engine. Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Speed ranges
Walk Around Inspection
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area
to understand:
• Work area
• Your unit
• All safety decals
Safety Interlock System
Check Safety Interlock System for proper operation daily
(see Operation section).
Clearances
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets
or curbs. Set up safety signs and/or flags.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Responsible Operators
• Only trained adults may operate unit.
• Training includes actual operation.
• Clearly understand instructions.
• Be alert! Conditions can change.
Pre-Start
Before starting engine: disengage PTO and set parking
brake.
Hot Surfaces
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.
Safety Covers
ALWAYS keep discharge cover or complete grass bagger
in place.
Replacement Parts
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion.
OS0731
5. DANGER!
AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts.
OL4730
Clear Area
ALWAYS clear area before operation. Thrown objects can
cause injury.
Speed Ranges
DO NOT mow at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine
governor settings or over speed the engine.
Avoid loss of control
Avoid uneven work areas and any rough terrain.
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Thrown Objects
Disengage PTO when crossing hard surfaces and gravel
drives. Be aware of mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
Keep all safety covers:
• In place
• In proper working condition
Safety Gear
Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and
footwear. NEVER wear loose clothing, jewelry or long
hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be
thrown from unit.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
Safe Distances
Keep children and people away from unit during
operation. Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
ALWAYS keep feet and hands away from all rotating
blades. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.
Starting
Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s
position. Steering control levers must be in neutral, PTO
disengaged and parking brake set when starting engine.
Tip over
Avoid uneven, unstable and rough terrain. 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.
Reverse
ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind
before and while backing. Do not operate in reverse
unless absolutely necessary.
Load Capacity
Use care when pulling loads. Use only approved drawbar
hitch points. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
Traction
If tires lose traction, turn off PTO and proceed slowly
straight down slope. If you cannot back up the slope or
feel uneasy, do not mow it. Avoid mowing wet grass.
Parking Brake
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
No Riders
Never carry passengers.
Hazardous Slopes
Operate up and down slopes, not across slopes.
DO NOT operate on slopes of more than 17°. Keep all
movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow speed
to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or
stopping on a slope. Use of a Roll Over Protection
System (ROPS) is recommended for slope operation.
See Attachments and Accessories.
Roll-Away
DO NOT leave unit unattended on a slope. ALWAYS set
park brake when leaving unit.
Operation
Only trained adults may operate unit. Training includes
actual operation
Visibility
ALWAYS operate unit when there is good visibility and
light.
NO Drugs
NEVER operate unit after or during the consumption of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
NO Alcohol
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their
alertness or coordination is impaired.
Avoid Entanglement
Stay away from moving parts. Keep safety devices or
guards in place and functioning properly. NEVER modify
or remove safety devices.
Enclosed areas
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide
good ventilation.
Explosive Fuel
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode. Use
ONLY approved RED fuel containers.
NO Smoking!
NO Sparks!
NO Flames!
Allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot or unit is
indoors.
Avoid Sharp Edges
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand.
Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service. Rotating one
blade will cause other blades to rotate.
Avoid Pinch Points
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points.
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