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Manual Ariens 985117

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Page 2 - ENGLISH; CONTROLS AND FEATURES; Figure 1; The engine exhaust from this product; WARNING

2 ENGLISH 1. Operator Presence Control 2. Steering Brake Handlebar 3. Throttle Control4. Ignition Switch5. Hourmeter6. Range Shift Handle (Two Speed Axle) 7. Direction Control Lever8. Parking Brake Handle (Optional on 8.5HP) 9. Brake Handle Cross Bar 10. Choke Lever (Robin & Kohler) 11. Choke Co...

Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Figure 2

GB - 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 4 - Safety Interlock System; SAFETY ALERTS; Personal Safety Is Involved!; NOTATIONS; SAFETY

GB - 4 2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly. Unit must not start unless direction control lever is in neutral (N) and Power Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged (Off). Engine must stop if operator releases the handlebar with the direction control lever or PTO enga...

Page 5 - SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS; To Avoid Injury or Death

GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations. 1. DANGER! To Avoid Injury or Death ! S A F E T Y F I R S T R E A D T H E O P E R ATO R ' S M A N U A L B E F O R E U S I N G T R A C TO R • D I S E N G A G E A L L...

Page 6 - SAFETY RULES

GB - 6 2. SAFETY FIRST 3. SAFETY FIRST 4. CAUTION! Do not park on a slope unless wheels are chocked. 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....

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; Safety

GB - 8 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. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compo...

Page 9 - Install Hubs and Wheels

GB - 9 ASSEMBLY Install Hubs and Wheels For Semi-Pneumatic Wheels: install bushings and wheel/hub assemblies onto tractor axles. For all other wheels: install hubs to axles and secure wheels to hubs with hardware provided. Install Kick Stand Slide kick stand into the righthand side of the lower brac...

Page 11 - To Start and Shut Off; Direction Control Lever; OPERATION; With Engine Off; F W D; HIGH

GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the operator’s position, behind the handlebars. Service the unit and attachment before operating. Refer to Controls and Features for the following. Safety Interlock ...

Page 12 - Troubleshooting

GB - 12 Throttle Lever The throttle lever is used to control the engine speed. To increase the engine speed, move the lever up to the “FAST” position. To decrease the engine speed, move the lever down to the “SLOW” position. Choke Control The choke control is used to choke a cold engine for starting...

Page 13 - Stopping the Engine; TO OPERATE UNIT; Operating the Transmission; USING THE PTO; To Travel to Another Work Area; PARKING

GB - 13 3. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position and the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL” position. 4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 5. Set the throttle to the proper position. After the engine starts, adjust the choke as needed. 6...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Bef

GB - 14 TIPS FOR OPERATION Use slow gears when operating the tractor on rough ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other obstacles. Use a slow gear and a fast engine speed when operating a snowblower, rotary cultivator, or a mower in heavy grass. Walk behind, never between the handlebars. ...

Page 15 - SERVICE BATTERY; Terminals

GB - 15 3. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure 11). 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or towel and put it back in the tube. 5. Pull the dipstick out again and look at the oil. 6. If the oil level is below the low mark on the dipstick, add oil. 7. Clean the area around t...

Page 16 - FORWARD-REVERSE CLUTCH; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

GB - 16 4. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated area. 5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead to negative (–) terminal. 6. Charge battery according to charger and battery manufacturers’ instructions. 7. Reinstall battery on unit and connect ...

Page 17 - PTO BRAKE

GB - 17 To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 13) : 1. Loosen the two nuts on the end of the fwd-rev control extension rod. 2. Turn the adjusting nut so that the direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear. 3. Hold the adjusting nut and tighten the jam nut against it. To adjust...

Page 18 - SLIP CLUTCH

GB - 18 IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16. 4. Tighten all PTO brake bolts until the springs are solid. Back all bolts up 1/2 turn (Figure 17). NOTE: Make sure the trunnion block is on the shipper shaft and held in place by the dog. The dog should rest ...

Page 19 - Controls and Features; To Put The Tractor Into Service:; STORAGE

GB - 19 IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16. 11. Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen. 12. Torque bolts to 70 lbf-in in two stages. First tighten bolts to 20 lbf-in in pattern shown (Figure 16). Then tighten to 70 lbf-in in same pattern. 1...

Page 20 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM; Maintenance

GB - 20 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Starter will not operate when ignition key is turned to “S” position. 1. Fwd-Rev lever in “FORWARD” position. 2. PTO engaged. 3. Loose battery cable(s). 4. Blown fuse. 5. Discharged battery. 6. Defective solenoid switch. 7. Defective starter....

Page 22 - Qty; SERVICE PARTS

GB - 22 SERVICE PARTS Be sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new. Part no. Qty Description 01554800 1 Battery (Robin and Kohler Models) 04202200 1 Battery (Briggs Model) 21527200 1 Air Cleaner (Robin EH25) 21527300 1 Assembly-Air Cleaner Element (Robin EH41) 21527...

Page 23 - -Year Limited Warranty; DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY

GB - 23 2-Year Limited Warranty Gravely Division of Ariens Company (Gravely) hereby warrants to theoriginal consumer purchaser that all Gravely Two-Wheel,Professional G, Pro, and ProMaster products will be free from defectsin material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the dateof pur...