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Promaster 252z / 260Z / 272Z
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
992066 - 25hp 52”
992067 - 25hp 60”
992068 - 27hp 60”
992069 - 28hp 60”
992070 - 25hp 72”
992071 - 27hp 52”
992072 - 27hp 72”
US Patent 6,301,864
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
00264600 1/04
Printed in USA
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 20 6 4 7 23 8 10 5 22 11 21 9 12 19 14 17 16 13 15, 18 Figure 1 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 1. Choke Control (Not on EFI* models) 1. Starter (indisponible sur les modèles 1. Control de aire (no en modelos EFI*) 2. Throttle Lever EFI*) 2. Palanca de ralentí 3. Malfunction Indicator Light (EFI* 2. Manette des gaz 3. Lámpara indicadora de fallo models only) 3. Voyant d’anomalie (modèles EFI* (solamente modelos EFI*) 4. Oil Pressure Indicator modèles uniquement) 4. Indicado
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Instruct customer on controls and operation of unit. 2. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly. With operator on seat, unit Discuss and emphasize the Safety Precautions. must not start unless steering levers are in neutral Give customer Owner/Operator, Parts, and Engine (N) and Power Takeoff (PTO) is disengaged (Off). Manuals. Advise customer to thoroughly read and Engine must stop if operator leaves seat when understand them. steering levers are in a
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SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 for Safety Decal locations. 7 48&%&+! :5 :(" . &$ #* 4&#-! % '" ##! #5 ##6 () % #&7( # !8 * 48& " #& #5 # " + %% " #& 9 #$& & #* 3 6
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2. PINCH POINT 7. DANGER! Avoid pinch points. AVOID INJURY. Stay clear of rotating parts. OL4730 OF3330 SAFETY RULES 3. DANGER! ROTATING PARTS Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Always keep feet and hands away from Failure to follow instructions could result in personal rotating parts. injury and/or damage to unit. ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before OL3030 assembly. Unintentional engine start up can cause
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DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves on the ground. and footwear. Never direct discharge towards persons or property that Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use surfaces. extreme caution on gravel surfaces. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Always stand clear of the discharge area. shields
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Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially blade attachment Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. bolts, and keep equipment in good condition. DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit while engine is running (except where specifically ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when transporting. recommended). Stop engine, remove key or spark plug Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or
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ASSEMBLY 6. Battery - Remove battery from unit and charge (See WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and Battery on page 19). understand entire Safety section before 7. Check Engine Crankcase - To access engine, open proceeding. hood. Check and add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for specifications. UNIT ASSEMBLY 8. 60" and 72" Decks - Remove, reverse, and reinstall Package Contents: discharge chute and mounting bracket. Unit, Mower Deck and Literature Pack WARNING: Discharge chute must pivot fre
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OPERATION Steering Levers WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire Safety section before proceeding. B A CONTROLS AND FEATURES See Figure 1 for Controls and Features locations. D C Safety Interlock System 67789:' WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and The steering levers control speed and direction. In improper operation of unit can result in death or addition, they will stop the unit. serious injury. Test this system each time the A. For reverse travel, pull both steering
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Throttle Lever Fuel Shut-Off Valve 1 The throttle lever changes the engine Use this valve to control fuel flow from CC C B speed. Move the throttle lever to Fast (1) left or right fuel tank. to increase engine speed. Move the lever > Open the valve to operate the engine. B to Slow (2) to decrease engine speed. Turn the valve to "Off" when storing or OF1881 transporting the unit. NOTE: Fuel shut-off valve on EFI units does not have an "Off" position. Parking Brake Lever 1. Pull
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1. Make sure the steering levers are in neutral. FILLING FUEL TANK 2. Put the PTO switch in the “Off” position. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 3. Engage parking brake. understand entire Safety section before 4. For models with choke: proceeding. If the engine is cold, move the choke control to the Add fuel to Fuel Tank as needed. See your Engine “On” position. If the engine is warm or hot, do not Manual for correct type and grade of fuel. use choke. 5. Move the throttle to 3/4 “Fast” posit
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4. Lower the attachment. 2 5. Turn the ignition key to the “Off” position and Front of unit remove the key. MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE ENGINE OFF IMPORTANT: Never tow unit. 1. Shut OFF engine. 1 2. Place seat in the service position. See Service Positions on page 17. 1. Left Bypass 3. Turn right and left bypass valve levers counter Valve Lever clockwise 1/2 turn (Figure 5). 2. Right Bypass Valve Lever WARNING: Do not bypass transmission when on a slope. Figure 5 OF3530 4. Disengage parking b
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Kohler Engine Kawasaki Engine 5 3 4 2 1 5 9 6 3 7 7 8 9 1. Hydraulic Fluid 5. In-Line Fuel Filter Cap/Dipstick 6. Oil Drain Petcock 6 2. Hydraulic Fluid Tank 7. Oil Filter 3. Oil Fill/Dipstick 8. EFI Fuel Filter 4. Battery OF3540 9. Air Filter OF3550 Figure 6 Period Service Task Check Safety Interlock WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function a
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Period Service Task Clean Battery Keep battery (item 4) and its terminals clean. See Clean Battery on page 19. Change Engine Oil Drain oil by opening oil drain petcock (item 6) on right side of unit. Refer to engine manual for detailed instructions. Clean Air Filter Inner Element (992066, 067, 070) Clean the inner filter element (item 9). Every Check Fasteners Check mower blade mounting hardware and all other fasteners. 100 Replace missing or damaged fasteners. Tighten all nuts and bolts H
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be 1 required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, it can be obtained from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s 2 authorized service center. 8 WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 3 understand entire Safety section before 7 proceeding. 6 4 5 CAUTION: HOT SURFACES may result in injury. DO NOT touch engine or drive parts which are hot from operation. Allow parts to c
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Discard mower blade if: 2. Put seat in service position. 3. Remove any dirt that may be around the More than 1/2 in. (1.27 cm) of metal is removed. cap/dipstick on the hydraulic reservoir. Air lifts become eroded. 4. Remove cap/dipstick. Blade is bent or broken. 5. Check hydraulic oil level mark on cap/dipstick. 2. Sharpen mower blade by removing an equal 6. Add 15W50 Synthetic oil as needed. Do not overfill. amount of material from each end of mower blade. DO NOT change angle of cutting
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3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum BATTERY jelly. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and 4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 19. understand entire Safety section before Charging the Battery proceeding. Battery Electrolyte First Aid Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related External Contact: Flush with water. accessories contain lead and lead compounds, Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes an
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STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL WARNING: Make sure cables are clear of any ADJUSTMENT moving engine parts before starting engine. If the steering levers do not line up (match) or the unit 5. Start engine (refer to Operation Section). If engine has excessive creeping when the steering levers are in will not start after several tries, unit or battery may neutral, adjust as follows. need service. Adjusting the Steering Levers to Line Up 6. After engine starts, leave cables connected for one (Match)
