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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
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Direction Control Lever 1 2 2. Steering Brake Handlebar 3. Gear Shift Lever (Hi/Low 4 Gear) 4. Operator Presence 8 Control 6 5. PTO Control 3 6. Ignition Switch 9 7. Kick Stand 11 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) 12 15. Choke Control Knob 14 (Briggs & Stratton) 10 15 4 13 5 4 7 OH0160 WARNING The e
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS PRACTICES AND LAWS Look for these symbols to point out Practice usual and customary safe working important safety precautions. They mean: precautions, for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert to Attention! unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. Learn applicable Personal Safety Is Involved! rules and laws in your area. Become Alert! REQUIRED OPERATOR T
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal locations. THROTTLE MADE IN U.S.A. 2 FAST Units with SLOW IGNITION Briggs & Stratton ! SAFETY FIRST Engines READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS BEFORE OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT. DISENGAGE PTO AND SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. PUSH OFF HIGH-PUSH NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS. STAY ALERT FOR PERSONS A
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4. CAUTION • Check interlock system per manual before use. Do not park on slope unless wheels are chocked. • Understand location and function of all controls. SAFETY RULES • When parking on a slope always chock or Preparation block the wheels. Improper use of this tractor can injure people and damage the equipment. People using or servicing this 2. Safety First tractor must read and follow the instructions in this manual. • Read the operator’s manuals before operating or servicin
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Before leaving the operator’s position, put the PTO Operation lever in the “OFF” position, turn off and remove ignition Be certain that all shields, guards, and interlock key. Move the shift control to first gear position. switches are in the correct position and operating properly. Do not touch parts which might be hot from operation. Before attempting to maintain, adjust or service allow Before starting the engine, put the PTO lever in the hot parts to cool. “OFF” position and
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ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Position Handlebar 1. Disconnect Ignition Harness. Phillips Screwdriver, Needle Nose Pliers, Open-End Wrench: 3/8, 7/16, 9/16 & 3/4 and or Adjustable 2. Position the handlebar right side up. Wrench 3. Move the left handle of the handlebar under the right side of the frame, across the engine and out REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON between the left side of the frame and the PTO Remove the unit and components from the shipping control. container. 4. Rotate the handle
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Assemble Steering Brakes (Optional) Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control Rods 4 1. Fwd/Rev Control 1 2 Handle 2. Right Handlebar 3 4 3. Hand Lever Pivot 5 4. Fwd/Rev Control Rod 1 5. Adjust and Jam 7 2 Nuts 3 8 Figure 5 6 5 Connect the Fwd/Rev and Hi-Lo gear control rods to the tractor and their respective handles using bushings, 1. Steering Brake 5. Rear Hitch 1/4-20 x 1.5 bolts, .281 x .625 x .065 x flat washers and Handle 6. Adjustment Bracket 1/4-20 lo
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OPERATION Throttle Lever CONTROLS AND FEATURES The throttle lever is used to control the NOTE: Read the attachment(s) and tractor manuals engine speed. To increase the engine before operating the equipment. Operate the tractor speed, move the lever up to the “FAST” only from the operator’s position, behind the position. To decrease the engine speed, handlebars. Service the tractor and attachment before move the lever down to the “SLOW” operating. posi
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4. If the engine is cold, apply the choke. See Engine FILL FUEL TANK Manual for detailed instructions. 5. Set the throttle to the proper starting position. WARNING: Use caution with fuel. Fuel is After the engine starts, adjust the choke as very flammable. Keep fuel in a clean and needed. tight container. Keep fuel away from fire or heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while 6. Pull the starter handle out until compression is the engine is running or hot. Cle
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NOTE: One of the operator presence control levers 2. Reduce engine speed. must be held down at all times whenever the 3. Travel forward to other work area. transmission is in gear and/or the PTO lever is in the “ON” position. PARKING 6. To go forward, move the direction control lever 1. Stop the unit on level ground. forward until the lever stays in the forward 2. Put the PTO lever in the “OFF” position. position. If the lever is not in the full forward 3. Turn off an
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MAINTENANCE CHECK FASTENERS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Check all fasteners after 25 hours of operation to make sure that they are tight. Replace any fastener that is missing. 25 100 200 CHECK CLUTCHES After 25 hours of operation, check the adjustment of the forward-reverse and gear clutches. The reverse clutch is adjusted correctly when the Check Engine Oil •• direction control lever stops 15 degrees past vertical to the rear. The lever should return to neutral position Check Air Cleaner
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3. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure Battery Electrolyte First Aid 6). Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or • External Contact: Flush with water. towel and put it back in the tube. • Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes and 5. Pull the dipstick out again and look at the oil. get medical attention immediately! 6. If the oil level is below the low mark on the • Internal Contact: Drink large
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 3. Hold the rear nut and jam with the forward nut. FORWARD-REVERSE CLUTCH To adjust the forward clutch (Figure 8) : WARNING: Stop the engine before 1. Put the direction control in the forward position. adjusting the forward-reverse clutch. 2. Loosen the rear set of jam nuts on the control extension rod in the fwd-rev control rod. To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 8) : 3. Adjust the forward nut until the large spring coils 1. Loosen the jam nuts on the end of the c
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1 2 1 3 7 9 2 2 1 5 1 6 8 4 1. Adjusting Nuts 4. Pivot Plate 7. Large Spring 2. Jam Nuts 5. Brake Rod Assembly 8. Hi-Low Lever Assembly 3. Adjustment Bracket 6. Hi-Low Control Rod 9. Control Extension Rod Figure 9 PTO BRAKE To adjust the PTO brake: 2 WARNING: Stop the engine before 1 adjusting the PTO brake. 3 1. Remove the attachment and lower the rear of the tractor to the ground. 2. Carefully clean the front of the transmission. Remove the quick hitch studs from the transmission. 3. Remo
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NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts in a circular sequence, SLIP CLUTCH that is, by tightening the bolt next to one which was just To adjust the slip clutch: tightened. The bolts should be tightened in a cross sequence, that is, by tightening one bolt, then WARNING: Stop the engine before tightening the bolt which is across from it on the plate. adjusting the slip clutch. Continue tightening the bolts in this sequence until all the bolts are tightened. (Figure 12) 1. Remove the attachment and
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STORAGE Check each item in "Before Storage" in the NOTE: Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners on any Maintenance Schedule. See Engine Manual for painted surface. Do not allow gasoline or oil to remain detailed instructions on preparing the engine for on any surface. storage. 3. Refer to the engine manual and prepare the engine for storage. When The Tractor Will Not Be Operated For 4. Charge the battery initially and then every three Two Months Or More: weeks. 1. Do the daily and 25-hour ma
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Operator presence handle not 1. Press and hold at least one operator Engine stops pressed presence control. when PTO or Fwd-Rev is 2. Operator presence handle out of 2. Call your dealer. engaged. adjustment 3. Replace switch. Call your dealer. 3. Faulty switch 1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” 1. Place gear shift lever in Hi or Low position. The tractor position will not move 2. Place range shift lever in Hi or Low when the 2. Range shift handle in ‘
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 78506400 Tractor Cover See your authorized Gravely dealer to add these 78506500 Retro-Fit Kit optional accessories. 78506600 High Lift Blade Kit, 40” Mowers Mowing 78506700 High Lift Blade Kit, 50” Mowers 78500600 30” Mower Drive (Short) 78506800 Sand Blade Kit, 40” Mowers 78500700 30” Mower Drive (Long) 78506900 Sand Blade Kit, 50” Mowers 78500800 40” Commercial Mower Drive Prior to 78802700 Handle Interlock Kit 5000 Series 78500900 40” Commercial Mower Drive On 5000
