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Promaster 250Z, 260Z, 272Z
Service Manual
992018, 020, 023, 027, 029, 030
992032, 033, 034, 035
09254300A 8/04
Printed in USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 The Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adjusting Control Levers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Service and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adjusting the Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Adjusting Uni
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Ariens Company EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER – DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ CE ÉMISE PAR LE FABRICANT – EU- 655 West Ryan Street ÜBEREINSTIMMUNGSERKLÄRUNG DES HERSTELLERS – VERKLARING VAN P.O. Box 157 OVEREENSTEMMING VOOR DE EU, AFGEGEVEN DOOR DE FABRIKANT – EF Brillion, Wisconsin 54110-0157 OVERENSSTEMMELSESERKLÆRING UDSTEDT AF FABRIKANTEN – DICHIARAZIONE USA DI CONFORMITÀ CE RILASCIATA DAL PRODUTTORE – DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE EMITIDA POR EL FABRICANTE – EF-SAM
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Notified Body – Organisme notifié – Zertifizierungsstelle – SNCH Aangemelde instantie – Bemyndiget organ – Organismo notificato – 11, Route de Luxembourg Organismo notificado – Teknisk kontrollorgan – Anmält organ – L-5230 Sandweiler Ilmoitettu laitos – Organ za świadczaj ący – Organismo – Certificador Philip J. Smucker: 11/24/2003 Quality and Conformance Manager (Keeper of Technical File) – Date – Date – Datum Responsable de la qualité et de la conformité des produits Datum – Dato – Data
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INTRODUCTION honored, whether or not the product registration card is THE MANUAL returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not The purpose of this manual is to provide complete register your unit. instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly, Customer Note: If the dealer does not register your repair, and installation of the mechanical components product, please fill out, sign, and return the product for the Promaster 250Z, 260Z, and 272Z. registration card to Gravely. Dealer tra
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SAFETY NOTATIONS WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of NOTE: General reference information for proper opera- amputating hands and feet and throwing tion and maintenance practices. objects. Failure to observe the safety IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information instructions in the manuals and on decals could required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to PRACTICES AND LAWS loss-of-control and tip-o
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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! Always keep feet and hands away from rotating parts. OL 3030 Always stand clear of discharge area. Do not direct discharge toward other people. OL 0910 Keep people away fr
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DANGER / PELIGRO � Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. � Risque de blessures - ne pas s’approcher des pièces en mouvement. DANGER/PELIGRO � Evitar lesiones - Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias. WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA Do not operate mower Ne jamais utiliser No operar segadora a unless guards are in la tondeuse sans menos que las defensas operating position or protecteur sur le esten en posicion de bagger is attached. canal d'ejection ou operacion o el 0774230
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Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator. Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s position. Steering control levers must be in neutral, NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near PTO disengaged and parking brake set when starting unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area. engine. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires trees or othe
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DO NOT operate on slopes of more than 17 degrees. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers Use of a Rollover Protection System (ROPS) is on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. recommended for slope operation. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from Always wear a seat belt when operating unit using a the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is Rollover Protection System (ROPS).
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Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before Test Steering PTO Parking Engine storing in closed area or covering unit. Levers Brake Clean grass and debris from unit, especially from around muffler and engine, to help prevent fires. STARTING INTERLOCK For extended storage, shut off fuel and clean unit 1 Neutral Off Engaged Start thoroughly. See engine manual for proper storage. 2 Neutral On Engaged Doesn’t Lower cutting deck unless a positive mechanical lock is Start used. 3 Neut
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SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 992018 992023 992027 Model PM260Z 25 HP Kohler PM250Z 20 HP Briggs & PM260Z 25 HP Kohler with with 50 Inch Deck Stratton with 50 Inch 72 Inch Deck Deck Length - in (cm) 87 (221) 90 (229) Height - in (cm) 50 (127) Width - in (cm) 63 (160) 85 (216) Weight Actual - lbs (kg) 1100 (499) 1080 (490) 1259 (572) Battery 12 volt Brakes Hydro/Dynamic Disk - Parking Turning Radius 0 Tire Size Front 15 x 6 - 6 15 x 6 - 6 15 x 6 - 6 Rear 23 x 10.5 - 12 23 x 8.5 - 12
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Model Number 992020 992029 992030 992032 992033 992034 992035 Model 260Z 25 HP 260Z 25 HP 272Z 25 HP 272Z 26 HP 260Z 26 HP 250Z 23 HP 250Z 23 HP Kohler Kawasaki Kawasaki EFI Kohler Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki w/60" deck w/60" deck w/72" deck w/72" deck w/50" deck w/50" deck w/50" dek Length - in (cm) 80 (203) 84 (213.4) 80 (203) Height - in (cm) 50 (127) Width - in (cm) 73 (185) 85 (216) 73 (185) 63 (160) Weight Actual - lbs (kg) 1125 (510) 1259 (572) 1125 (510) 1100 (499) Battery 12 volt Brake
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 8 19 13 3 9 10 11 8 14 7 15 16 20 17 6 2 18 5 4 12 22 21 OF 1722 1 23 1. Mower Deck with Chute Deflector 12.Ignition Switch 2. Fuel Shut off Valve 13.Power Take Off (PTO) Switch 3. Parking Brake 14.Steering Levers 4. Battery 15.Mower Lift Lever 5. Hour Meter 16.Seat Adjustment Lever 6. Oil Pressure Indicator 17.Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob (not on model 992034) 7. Engine Frame and Hood 18.Height of Cut Indicator 8. Fuel Tanks and Caps 19.Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 9. Chok
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Proper maintenance can prolong the life of unit. The MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE following chart shows the recommended service schedule. More frequent service may be required due to working conditions (Heavy loads, high ambient WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and temperatures, dusty conditions, or airborne debris). understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. See the maintenance instructions in Engine Manual for additional information. Interval Task Actio
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be 7 required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. 4 Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or engine manufacturer’s 5 1 authorized service center. 8 2 3 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. 9 6 CAUTION: HOT SURFACES may result in OF 1811 10 injury. DO NOT touch engine or drive parts 1. Steering Levers 6. Service Slot
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5. Engage parking brake. IMPORTANT: Never spray unit with water or store unit outdoors. Water can seep into sealed bearings and 6. Levers must be returned to their original position in reduce component life. Bearings are sealed against dirt order to operate the unit (Figure 5). and debris only. TRANSPORTING UNIT A unit that is excessively dirty should be cleaned before work starts. Cleaning will occasionally uncover ALWAYS shut off engine, set parking brake, and trouble sources. Dirt and
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Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections. FILLING FUEL TANK EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE FUEL can result in serious injury or death. 1 Handle fuel with care. ALWAYS use an approved fuel container. No Smoking! 2 No Lighted Materials! No Open Flame! 1 Allow engine to cool. Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable. OF 1792 Keep fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while the engine is running or Item Lubrication
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� Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and Battery Removal and Installation get medical attention immediately! Remove � Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water. 1. Place hood in full service position (see Service Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or Positions on page 16). vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately! 2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+) � In case of internal contact, DO NOT induce cable (Figure 8). vomiting! 3. Remove b
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BELTS 3 WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or 1 amputate body parts. ALWAYS wait for 2 72" Belt moving parts to stop before performing Layout maintenance or service. 3 4 CAUTION: DAMAGED OR WORN BELTS 2 may result in injury and/or damage to the unit. 50" and 60" Check belts for excessive wear or cracks Belt Layout often. Belt Access 1 4 1. Properly stop and park unit (refer to Owner’s Manual). 5 OF 1641 2. Lower the mower. 1. Long Mower Belt 4. Idlers 3. Place seat in most rearward position.
