Gravely 992044 23HP PM152Z, 992077 19HP PM144Z, 992042 19HP PM144Z, 992043 21HP PM148Z, 992064 17HP PM144Z User Manual
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Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992042 19HP PM144Z
992043 21HP PM148Z
992044 23HP PM152Z
992051 23HP PM160Z
992054 25HP PM152Z
992055 25HP PM160Z
992064 17HP PM144Z
992077 19HP PM144Z
992078 21HP PM148Z
992079 23HP PM152Z
992080 23HP PM160Z
992081 25HP PM152Z
992082 25HP PM160Z
992083 17HP PM144Z
992092 19HP PM144Z
992093 21HP PM148Z
992094 23HP PM152Z
992095 23HP PM160Z
992096 25HP PM152Z
992097 25HP PM160Z
992310 19HP PM144Z
992311 21HP PM148Z
US Patent 6,301,864
ENGLIS
FRANÇAI
ESPAÑO
00383400A 3/05
Printed in USA
Ariens Com pany
655 West Ryan Street
P.O. Box 157
Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157
USA
Telephone (920) 756-214 1
Facsimile (920) 756-2407
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – DÉCLARATION DE
CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE PAR LE FABRICANT – EU-ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES
HERSTELLERS – VERKLARING V AN OVE REENSTEMM ING VO OR DE EU, AFGEGEVEN DOOR
DE FABRIKANT – EF OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN –
DICHIARAZIONE DI CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE
CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE – EF-SAMSVARSERKLÆRING FRA
PRODUSENTEN – EG-DEKLARA TIONEN OM Ö VERENSSTÄMMELSE UTFÄRDAD AV
TILLVERKAREN – VALMISTAJAN ANTAMA EY-VAATIMUSTENMUKAISUUSVAKUUTUS –
DEKLARACJA ZGODNO
Ś
CI Z PRZEPISAMI EC WYDANA PRZEZ PRODUCENT A –
DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE CE EMITIDA PELO F ABRICANTE –
We the undersigned, ARIENS COMPANY, certify that: Nous, soussignés ARIENS COMPANY, certifions que : Der Unterzeichnete,
ARIENS COMPANY, bescheinigt, dass: Wij, de ondergetekenden, ARIENS C OM PANY, verklaren dat: Undertegnede, ARIENS
COMPANY, attesterer, at: La sottoscritta società ARIENS COM PANY certifica che: Nosotros, los abajo firmantes, ARIENS
COMPANY, certificamos que: Undertegnede, ARIENS COMPANY, bekrefter at: Undertecknad, ARIENS COMPANY, intygar att:
Allekirjoittanu t, A RIENS COMPANY, vakuu tt aa, että: My, niżej podpisani, ARIENS COMPANY, oświadczamy, że: Nós, abaixo
assinados, certificamos em nome da ARIENS COMPANY, que:
Type: Type : Typ: Type:
Type: Tipo: Tipo: Type:
Typ: Tyyppi: Typ: Tipo:
Riding Rotary Lawn Mower – Tondeuse à gazon autoportée rotative – Aufsitz-Sichelmäher – Rijdende
roterende grasmaaier – Havetraktor med roterende knive – Trattorino con unità di taglio rotativa – Tractor
cortacésped giratorio – Plentraktor med rotorklipper – Rotoråkgräsklippare – Ajoleikkuri – Samobieżna
rotacyjna kosiarka trawnikowa – Tractor Cortador de Relva –
Trade Name: Appellation commerciale : Handelsbezeichnung: Hand elsnaam: Firmanavn: Nome
commerciale: Nombre comercial: Handelsnavn: Handelsbeteckning: Kauppanimi: Nazwa
Gravely
handlowa: Nome da Marca:
Model: Modèle : Modell: Model: Model: Modello: Modelo: Modell: Modell: Malli: Model:
Modelo:
Cutting Width (cm):
(cm)
: Larghezza di taglio
Leikkuuleveys
Largeur de coupe
(cm)
(cm)
: Szerokość cięcia
(cm)
: Schnittbreite
: Ancho de corte
(cm)
: Largura de corte
(cm)
: Klippebredde
(cm)
: Maaibreedte
(cm)
(cm)
: Klippbredd
:
(cm)
: Klippebredde
(cm)
:
992310 992311
112 cm 122 cm
Conforms to: Est co nform e à: Mit den Anforderungen der folg ende n Rich tlinie n über einstimm t: Voldoet aan: Er i overe nsste mme lse m ed: È
conforme a: Cumple con: Er isamsvar med: Överensstämmer med: Täyttää seuraavat vaatimukset: Jes t zgodny z: De acordo com:
98/37/EC, 89/336/EEC;
2000/14/EC Conformity Assessment Annex VI.
Annexe VI de l'évaluation de conformité. Konformitätsbewertung, Anhang VI. Bijlage VI voor beoordeling van overeenstemming.
Vurdering af overensstemmelse Anneks VI. Annesso VI della valutazione di conformità. Anexo VI de la evaluación de la conformidad.
Samsvarsvurdering etter vedlegg VI. Bedömning av överensstämmelse Bilaga VI. Vaatimustenmukaisuuden arviointi, liite VI. Dodatek
VI, Ocena zgodności. Anexo VI da Avaliação de Conformidade.
Representative Measured Sound Power Level (Lwa) – Niveau de
puissance acoustique représentatif mesuré (L
gemessener Geräuschpegel (L
geluidsnive au (L
) – Repræsentativt, målt støjeffektniveau (Lwa) –
wa
) – Representatief gemeten
wa
Livello di potenza sonora rappresentativo rilevato (L
potencia acústica representativo me dido (L
lydeffektnivå (L
Tyypillinen mitattu äänitehotaso (L
poziom mocy ak ustyc zn ej (L
Representativo (L
) – Representativ uppmätt ljudn ivå (Lwa)–
wa
wa
)
wa
) – Zmierzony reprezentatywny
wa
) – Nível de Potênci a de So m Me dido
992310: 99 dB
992311: 104 dB
) – Repräsen t at iver
wa
)– Nivel de
wa
) – Representativt målt
wa
A
A
Guaranteed Sound Power Level (Lwa) – Niveau de puissance
acoustique garanti (L
Gegarandeerd geluidsniveau (L
– Livello di pote nza son ora gar antito ( L
garantizado (L
wa
uppmätt ljudnivå (L
reprezentatywny poziom mocy akustycznej (L
de Som Garantido (L
) – Garantierter Geräuschpegel (Lwa) –
wa
) – Garanteret støjeffektniveau (Lwa)
wa
) – Nivel de potencia acú stica
wa
) – Garantert lydeffektnivå (Lwa) – Garanterad
) – Taattu äänitehotaso (Lwa) – Gwarantowany
wa
) –
wa
992310: 100 dB
992311: 105 dB
) – Nível de Potência
wa
A
A
2
Notified Body – Organisme notifié – Zertifizierungsstelle –
Aangemelde instantie – Bemyndiget organ – Organismo
notificato – Organismo notificado – Teknisk kontrollorgan –
Anmält organ – Ilmoitettu laitos –
Organ zaświadczający
–
Organismo Certificador –
SNCH
1 1, Route de Luxem bourg
L-5230 Sandweiler
Fred J. Moreaux
Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical File)
Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des produits
(Dépositaire de la fiche technique) Manager Qualitätssicherung
und Konformität (Archivar der technischen Akte) Kwaliteits- en
normalisatiemanager (Beheerder van technische bestand) C hef
for kvalitet og overensstemmelse (Indehaver af tekniske data)
Responsabile della qualità e della conformità del prodotto
(Depositario del file tecnico) G erente de calidad y conformidad
Ariens Company
Brillion, WI 54110-0157 USA
Signature Signature Unterschrift
Handtekening Underskrift Firma
Firma Signatur Namnteckning
Allekirjoitus Podpis Assinatura
(Depositario del archivo técnico) Kvalitet- og samsvarsansvarlig
(innehaver av teknisk fil) Chef för kvalitet och
produktöverensstämmelse (Innehavare av tekniska data)
Laadusta ja vaatimustenmukaisuudesta vastaava johtaja
(Teknisen tiedoston haltija) Kierownik do spraw jakości i
zgodności (Przechowujący Dokum e n ta cję Te chniczną) Gestor de
Qualidade e Conformidade (Zelador de Arquivos Técnicos)
CE Sound and Vibration – Bruits et vibrations CE –
CE Geräusch- und Vibrationswerte – CE Geluid en
CE, melu ja tärinä – CE Dźwięku i Wibracji – Som e
Vibração CE – (Ref. EN836-2001)
trilling – CE støj og vibration – Livello sonoro e
vibrazioni CE – Sonido y vibración CE – CE-lyd og
-vibrasjon – CE ljudnivå och vibrationer –
Model: Modèle : Modell: Model: Model: Modello: Modelo: Modell: Modell: Malli: Model:
Modelo:
Oper. Ear Sound Pressure (Lpa) in dBA – Pression acoustique aux oreilles de l’opérateur (Lpa) en
dB
– Geräuschpegel am Ohr des Bedieners (Lpa) in dBA – Geluidsdruk bij het oor van de gebruiker
A
(L
) in dBA – Strøjtryk ved brugerens øre (Lpa) målt i d BA – Pressione sonora all’orecchio
pa
dell’operatore (L
(L
) inn dBA – Ljudeffekt vid förarens öron (Lpa) i dBA – Kuljettajan korvaan kohdistuva äänenpaine
pa
(L
), dBA – Robocze ciśnienie akustyczne na uchu (Lpa) w decybelachA – Oper. Pressão do Som no
pa
Ouvido (L
pa
Vibration Measure (m/sec2) at Operator Mesure des vibrations (m/s2) au niveau de l’opérateur
Vibration (m/s
brugerens Vibrazioni percepite dall’operatore (m/sec
Vibrasjonsmåling (m/s
Pomiar wibracji (m/sec
Hands – Mains – Hände – De handen van de gebruiker – Hænder – Mani – Manos – Hender –
Händer – Käsissä – Ręce – Mãos –
Feet – Pieds – Füße – De voeten van de gebruiker – Fødder – Piedi – Pies – Føtter – Fötter –
Jaloissa – Stopy – Pés –
Seat – Siège – Sitz – De bestuurdersplaats – Sæde – Sedile – Asiento – Sete – Säte –
Istuimella – Siedzenie – Assento –
) in dBA – Presión de sonido en el oído (Lpa) in dBA – Lydtrykk ved førerens øre
pa
) em dBA –
2
) an des Bedieners Gemeten trilling bij (m/sec2) Vibrationsmålinger (m/s2) ved
2
) ved førerens Vibrationsmått (m/s2) vid förarens Tärinä (m/s2) kuljettajan
2
) u operatora Medida de Vibração (m/seg.2) no Operador
X
X
2
) Medida de vibración (m/seg2) en el operador
11/1/2004
Date Date Datum
Datum Dato Data
Fecha Dato Datum
Päiväys Data Data
992310 992311
90 92
X
Y
Z
Y
Z
Y
Z
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
<2.5
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Service and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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.
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 literatur e package.
They are printed on a serial number label,
located on the frame of your unit (Figure 1).
Serial Number Label
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of
purchase. Registering the product will help the company
process warranty claims or contact you with the latest
service information. All claims meeting requirements during
the limited warranty period will be honored, whether or not
the product registration card is returned. Keep a proof of
purchase if you do not register your unit.
Customer Note: If dealer does not register your product,
please fill out, sign and return the product registration card to
Gravely or go to www.gravely.com on the internet.
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.
NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely dealer, call
1-920-756-4664 or go to www.gravely.com on the internet.
Figure 1
• Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here.
• Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here.
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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.
DEALER DELIVERY
Dealer should:
1. Test brakes after unit is assemble d to be sure
adjustment has not been disturbed in shipment (See
Adjust the Parking Brake on page 21). Wheel brakes
are properly adjusted at factory.
GB - 4
Copyright 2005 Ariens Company
2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it
is functioning properly. With operator on seat, unit must
not start unless steering levers are in neutral (N) and
Power T akeoff (P TO) is disengaged (Off). Engine must
stop if operator leaves seat when steering levers are in
any drive position or PTO is engaged (On). See Safety
Interlock System on page 12.
3. Fill out Original Purchaser Registration Card and
return the card to Gravely.
4. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy.
SAFETY
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.
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.
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the safety instructions in the
manuals and on decals could result in serious injury
or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive, handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine,
remove key, engage parking brake, and allow
moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s
position.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
These are safety alert symbols. They mean:
•ATTENTION!
•YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
OL1253
When you see this symbol:
•BECOME ALERT!
•OBEY THE MESSAGE!
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.
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 operation
and maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to
prevent da mage 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, including those
that may restrict the age of the operator.
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.
GB - 5
SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS
0
ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer
to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations.
7
6
5
4
3
2
Figure 2
1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH
Read Owner/Operator Manual.
3
1
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Go up and down slopes, not across.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 17°.
OL4450
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
Keep children out of work area and under
watchful care of a responsible adult.
OL4470
NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
OL4480
• 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. PINCH POINT (992042, 043, 044, 051, 054,
055, 077, 078, 079, 080, 081, 082, 310, 311)
Avoid pinch points.
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3. 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
GB - 6
Keep people away from unit while operating.
OL3292
Shut off engine, remove key, read manual before
you adjust or rep air unit.
OL4010
NO STEP! Always keep feet away from rotating
parts.
OL4420
4. 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
5. HOT SURFACES!
DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
OS0731
6. ROTATING PARTS
AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts.
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7. DANGER!
AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts.
OL4730
SAFETY RULES
Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in
Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Failure
to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or
damage to unit.
ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before
assembly. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or
serious injury.
Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to
understand:
• Work area • Your unit • All safety decals
Determine which attachments are needed and can be used
safely.
Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals
and shields, corr ec tly o p er ati ng sa f ety in terl ock s yst e m, a nd
deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or repair as
needed.
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when
operating along streets or curb s.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a
responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are
involved in a larger percentage of riding mower related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
Read the entire Owner/Operator manu al and othe r train ing
material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the
manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain it to them.
Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or
injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
Only trained adults may operate or service unit. Training
includes actual operation.
Local regulations may restr ict the age of th e operato r.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be
alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication,
drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and
unimpaired attention at all t imes.
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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand. Wrap
blade(s) or wear gloves to service. On multiblade mowers,
rotation of one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
GB - 7
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts
during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points.
Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or serious
injury. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always
provide good ventilation.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual
and on the machine before starting.
Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an Emergency
• Braking and steering characteristics
• Turning radius and clearances
Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning
properly. NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
Do not operate without either entire grass catche r or the
discharge guard in place.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning properly. DO
NOT operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or disabled.
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.
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. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding and effect the machine’s stability.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Never carry passengers.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
the ground.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that may
be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use extreme
caution on gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area.
AL WAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove key ,
engage parking brake and allow moving parts to stop before
leaving operator’s position.
Never engage PTO while raising attachment or when
attachment is in raised position.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine
governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow down before
turning.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS look down and behind before and while backing.
Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if there
is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.
Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of the other
blades.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended.
Shut off engine. Remove wire from spark plug and secure it
away from spark plug.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can
safely control and the unit can safely handle.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS
turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing
driveways, etc.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
DO NOT operate on slopes of more than 17 degrees.
Use of a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) is
recommended for slope operation. See Attachments and
Accessories.
Always wear a seat belt when operating unit using a
Rollover Protection System (ROPS).
Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. When parking on
slope always chock or block wheels. Always set parking
brake.
Use a slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even
though the brakes are functioning properly.
Do not bypass transmission when on a slope.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or
truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure
from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
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DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
AL WAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when
transporting unit.
Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
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.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow engine
to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
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.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer 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 fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
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.
ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are strong
and secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance.
Release pressure slowly from components with stored
energy.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while
engine is running (except where specifically recommended).
Stop engine, remove key or spark plug wire and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing or cleaning.
Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
ALW A YS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged
or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building
where any ignition sources are present.
Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before
storing in closed area or covering unit.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around
muffler and engine, to help prevent fires.
For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean unit thoroughly.
See engine manual for proper storage.
Lower cutting d eck unless a positive mechanical lock is
used.
Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit.
Check all hardware at regular intervals, especially blade
attachment bolts. Keep all hardware properly tightened.
Check attachment components frequen tly. If worn or
damaged, replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
entire Safety section before proceeding.
UNIT ASSEMBLY
Package Contents:
Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from shipping
container. Open bypass valves (see MOVING THE UNIT
WITH THE ENGINE OFF on page 15). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Close bypass valves.
Check Tire Pressure
See SPECIFICATIONS on page 28.
Position Steering Levers
Remove bolts and spacers from steering levers. Flip the
steering levers into operating position. Reinstall spacers,
bolts and nuts. Tighten hardware securely. See Figure 3.
3
Connect Battery
Connect negative (–) battery cable to battery (see Replace
Battery on page 19 and perform steps 2 through 3 in the
installation section).
Check Engine Oil
Refer to Engine Manual.
Check Hydraulic Oil
See HYDRAULIC FLUID on page 17.
Position Deflector - 60-Inch Decks
WARNING: Discharge chute must pivot freely. DO
NOT over tighten the pivot bolts.
Remove, reverse, and reinstall discharge chute and
mounting bracket.
Fill Fuel Tank
See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 14.
Hardware
Check for loose hardware.
Check Safety Interlock System
2
1
1. Steering Lever in
Shipping Position
2. Spacers and Hardware
3. Steering Lever in
Operation Position
Figure 3
WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and
2
See Safety Interlock System on page 12.
improper operation of unit can result in death or
serious injury. Test this system each time unit is
operated. If this system does not function as
described, do not operate until repairs are made.
Level Mower Deck
See Leveling the Mower Deck on page 24.
Check Function of All Controls
Ensure unit runs and performs properly.
WARNING: FAILURE OF CONTROLS could result
in death or serious injury.
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