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ZT XL

Owner/Operator Manual

Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is

acceptable for use in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or

10% MTBE will void the product warranty.

Il est possible d'utiliser de l'essence contenant jusqu'à 10% d'éthanol (E10) ou 10% de MTBE

(éther méthyl-tertiobutylique) sur cette machine.L'utilisation d'une essence contenant plus de

10% d'éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.

™

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Models

915160 – 42 ZT XL

(Serial No. 010000 and up)

915162 – 48 ZT XL

(Serial No. 010000 and up)

915164 – 54 ZT XL

(Serial No. 010000 and up)

04052400A 1/12

Printed in USA

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Summary of Contents for Gravely 42 ZT XL

  • Page 1 ZT XL ™ Owner/Operator Manual Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur Models 915160 – 42 ZT XL (Serial No. 010000 and up) 915162 – 48 ZT XL (Serial No. 010000 and up) 915164 – 54 ZT XL (Serial No. 010000 and up) Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine.The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    English may be obtained from your completely read your manuals. The contents Dealer. Visit your dealer or will provide you with an understanding of www.gravely.com for a list of safety instructions and controls during normal languages available for your operation and maintenance.
  • Page 3 PRODUCT REGISTRATION in this manual. 4. Review recommended lubrication, The Gravely dealer must register the product maintenance and adjustments. at the time of purchase. Registering the 5. Review Limited Warranty Policy. product will help the company process 6.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety WARNING: This cutting machine message. It contains important information is capable of amputating hands about personal safety. and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and DANGER: IMMINENTLY on decals could result in serious...
  • Page 5 07800401 MAX. FILL 04237000 077541 TO AV 07800403 Figure 2 1. DANGER! 2. DANGER! Discharge Hazard – Discharge Hazard - NEVER operate unit NEVER direct discharge without discharge chute toward people, pets or in operating position. property. Thrown objects Thrown objects can can cause injury or cause injury or damage.
  • Page 6 DO NOT step or stand in Keep hands away from all this area. rotating or moving parts. 3. DANGER! Keep all guards and shields in place. Discharge Hazard – NEVER operate unit without 4.2 Discharge Hazard discharge chute in operating position.
  • Page 7 4.4 Service Hazard Disengage PTO. Before servicing unit do the following: Look before backing. Proceed off slope slowly. Read owners manual before servicing or making adjustments to unit. Do not try to turn or speed Set parking brake. 5. HOT SURFACES! Remove key and disconnect spark plug DO NOT touch parts...
  • Page 8 Keep children, people, and pets away. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work 7. DANGER! area. Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult. Keep hands and feet away. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit.
  • Page 9 NEVER direct discharge towards persons or Keep all movements on the slope slow and property. Thrown objects may ricochet back gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in towards operator. ALWAYS stand clear of the speed or direction. discharge area. Use extra care while operating machines with ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit grass catcher or other attachments.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always and panels in good repair, in place and place containers on the ground away from securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove your vehicle before filling.
  • Page 11 Connect Battery Prior to operating the unit, remove the discharge chute from the transport position See Battery Removal and Installation on and place the discharge chute in the page 23 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the operating position (figure 4). installation section.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Check Safety Interlock System Check Tire Pressure CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive WARNING: Safety interlock separation of tire and rim parts is failure and improper operation of possible when they are serviced unit can result in death or serious incorrectly: injury. Check system before each •...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If Operate ignition the unit does not perform as stated contact switch with a your Gravely dealer for repairs. removable key. Ignition switch has four positions: Stop (1), Headlight (2), Run (3), Start (4).
  • Page 14 Choke Control NOTE: The hour meter is preprogrammed for the initial oil change at 25 hours and for 100 Use to start a cold engine. Push hours thereafter. The hour meter is the choke lever away from programmed for the initial hydraulic oil and operator position to start a cold filter change at 75hours and for 400 hours engine.
  • Page 15 Mower Lift Pedal FILLING FUEL TANK (Figure 6) To add fuel to the fuel tank: Raises and lowers the deck. 1. Clean fuel caps and surrounding area to prevent dust, dirt, and debris from entering fuel tanks. 2. Remove fuel caps. IMPORTANT: Refer to Engine Manual for correct type and grade of fuel.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: Excessively oxygenated or reformulated fuels (fuels blended with alcohols or ethers) can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating problems occur, use a gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether. Fuel Stabilizer Gasoline left in the fuel system for extended periods without a stabilizer will deteriorate, resulting in gum deposits in the system.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule

    FOR BEST PERFORMANCE 2. Disengage PTO. 3. Set throttle lever to slow. Cut grass when it is dry. 4. Turn ignition switch to off position and Keep mower blades sharp. remove key. Keep mower deck properly leveled. 5. Set parking brake. Adjust anti-scalp rollers to prevent scalping.
  • Page 18 Parking MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 16). Push unit. If unit rolls, Brake contact your Gravely Dealer. Clean Unit Clean engine, battery, seat, mower deck, etc. of all dirt and debris. Do not use solvents, hard cleaners, or abrasives. NOTE: Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
  • Page 19 Interval Task Action Follow Perform scheduled engine Engine maintenance. Refer to Engine Manual Manual for detailed instructions. NOTE: To drain the oil, use the oil Mainten- ance drain hose (1) supplied with unit, not Each Use Schedule the drain plug that is shown in the Engine Manual.

  • Page 20: Service And Adjustments

    SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding. TIPPING SEAT FORWARD Move steering levers to neutral position and rotate handles outward. Tip seat forward. Seat Tipped Forward 1. Adjustment Pin 2. Deck Access plate Figure 11 REPLACING MOWER BLADE Remove...
  • Page 21 Lowest Cutting Position 1-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (3.8 cm + 0.64 cm) Highest Cutting Position 4-1/2 in. + 1/4 in. (11.4 cm + 0.64 cm ) 1. Flat Washer 1. Mower Deck 2. Bevel Washer 2. Mower Blade 3. 5/8-inch Hex Bolt 3.
  • Page 22 The Pitch Of The Mower Blades From Side-To-Side (Figure 15) • Should be within 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) as measured on each side of the mower deck. NOTE: This measurement must be taken when the mower blade ends are perpendicular (at a right angle) to the frame of the unit.
  • Page 23 SERVICING BATTERY Install NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a (Figure 19) maintenance-free battery that requires no 1. Install battery on the unit with battery regular maintenance except cleaning the hold-down bracket. terminals and periodic charging. 2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
  • Page 24 NOTE: When adjusting steering levers for the Jump-Starting first time it is recommended that you make adjustments in the following order. Gravely does not recommend jump-starting 1. Adjust Steering Lever Height your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine and electrical system components. See your 1.
  • Page 25 2. Adjust Steering Lever Width NOTE: The forward travel adjustment bolt adjusts the rear travel of the steering lever. 1. Loosen hardware at the base of the The rear travel adjustment bolt adjusts the lower control arm item 5. forward travel of the steering lever. 2.
  • Page 26 REPLACING HYDROSTATIC BELT Remove (Figure 24) 1. Remove PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 25). 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector. 3. Remove clutch stop. CAUTION: Use care when releasing idler spring tension. Keep body parts well away from idler when performing this operation.
  • Page 27 Check Hydraulic Fluid Level 4. Clean the filter mounting surface and then lubricate rubber gasket on new oil (Figure 25) filter with clean hydraulic oil. Check the system with the unit cold and 5. Spin new oil filter onto filter housing until parked on a flat, level surface.

  • Page 28: Storage

    Purging the Hydraulic System 3. Start the engine and slowly move the steering levers in forward and reverse five or six times. WARNING: This adjustment 4. Stop the engine and put the trans axle requires operating the engine. bypass levers in the drive position (see Use extreme care to avoid MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on contact with moving parts and hot...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Refer to plug(s) faulty. Engine Manual for detailed instructions. 6. Faulty electrical 6. Contact your Gravely Dealer. system. 7. Faulty engine. 7. Contact your Gravely Dealer. Engine runs 1. Choke engaged. 1. Disengage choke.
  • Page 30 4. Faulty PTO belt. 4. Replace PTO belt (see REPLACING PTO BELT on page 25). 5. Faulty PTO switch, 5. Contact your Gravely Dealer. wires, connectors, or clutch. Engine 1. Engine oil level 1. Add engine oil. Refer to Engine overheats.

  • Page 31: Service Parts

    (see REPLACING MOWER BLADE on page 20). SERVICE PARTS ACCESSORIES Be sure to always use genuine Gravely See your authorized Gravely dealer to add parts to keep your unit running like new. these optional accessories to your unit.
  • Page 32 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 915160 915162 915164 Model ZT XL 42 ZT XL 48 ZT XL 54 Engine Kawasaki FR691 Kawasaki FR730 44.24 (725 Displacement – in. (cc) Max Governed RPM  (May be different from maximum 3600 ± 75 RPM) Speed Forward Max.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Consumer Mowing Equipment Limited Warranty Ariens Company (Ariens) warrants to the original purchaser that Ariens, Gravely and Countax brand lawn and garden consumer products purchased on or after 1/1/2012 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the time period noted in the chart below. Equipment put to personal use around a single household or residence is considered “Consumer Use”;...
  • Page 34 Exclusions - Items Not Covered by This Warranty • Parts that are not genuine Ariens, Gravely or Countax service parts are not covered by this warranty and may void the warranty. • Damages resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory, or attachment which is not approved by the Ariens Company for use with product(s) identified herein are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 35 • You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment to an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
  • Page 36 (4.) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representative. (5.) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at authorized Ariens, Gravely, or Parker service representatives that are franchised to service the subject small off-road equipment.
  • Page 38 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 920-756-4688 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.com...

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