Gravely Lawn Mower 89201800 User Manual

PTO  
GRASS COLLECTION  
SYSTEM  
DESIGNED FOR:  
MODEL 89201800  
GRAVELY 200 SERIES MOWER  
OPERATOR S MANUAL  
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE  
MANUAL PART#: 00191300 (Q0314)  
$4.00  
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SAFETY  
WARNING! NEVER operate the unit unless the discharge guard and either the deflector assembly or the  
vacuum collector adapter are fastened securely in place.  
WARNING! Do not work around the mower deck boot or the blower area until you are certain that the mower  
blades and the blower impeller have stopped rotating.  
WARNING! To avoid serious injury, perform maintenance on the vacuum collector; ONLY AFTER  
STOPPING THE MOWER’S ENGINE AND WAITING FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A  
COMPLETE STOP. Set the parking brake. Always remove the ignition key before beginning maintenance.  
WARNING! For your own personal safety, ALWAYS mow UP and DOWN the face of slopes and NEVER  
across the face. NEVER attempt to mow excessively steep slopes, and use caution when turning on any slope.  
Safety Alert Symbol  
This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME  
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”  
This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that  
Should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When  
you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows  
and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions  
!
could result in death or serious bodily injury.  
Safety Signs  
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are  
intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.  
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.  
DANGER  
!
White letters on RED  
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.  
WARNING  
!
Black letters on ORANGE  
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.  
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist which, if  
not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.  
CAUTION  
!
Black letters on YELLOW  
It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.  
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WARRANTY  
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SECTION I  
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION  
1-1 Introduction  
Section II  
INSTALLATION FOR USE  
2-1 Preparation Of Mower  
We are pleased to have you as a Gravely customer.  
Your collection system has been designed to give you a  
low maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the  
grass clippings from your mower. This manual is  
provided to give you the necessary instructions to  
properly mount and operate the collection system on  
your mower. Please read this manual thoroughly.  
Understand what each control is for and how to use it.  
Observe all safety decal precautions on the machine and  
noted throughout the manual.  
Carefully dismantle wooden shipping crate from around  
the components. Cut retaining straps and separate the  
parts. The collection system will have various parts  
located inside. Remove and sort all parts for easy  
identification.  
NOTE: Before each step of assembly it will help to  
study the exploded drawings on pages 8,9,10,11 and 12.  
NOTE: All references made to right, left, front, rear, top  
or bottom are as viewed from the normal operator’s  
position on the mower.  
From the underside of the mower engine remove the bolt  
and bushing from the electric clutch assembly. Replace  
these parts with the engine pulley assembly  
P#(00194800), 7/16” lock washer P#(06309300), and  
7/16”-20 x 4” HHCS P#(05966800). The added pulley  
will power the collection system. Note that the center of  
the hub that is extended should be upward toward the  
engine (Figure 1). Torque the bolt to 55 ft./lbs.  
1-2 Description  
The collection system is designed for turf maintenance  
where there is a need to collect the grass clippings as  
the mower cuts the turf. It is also good for picking up  
leaves and twigs in pre-season and post-season clean-  
up.  
Parking Brake Setting  
For the added weight of the collection system, the  
parking brake must be re-adjusted. To do this, first  
Remove the rear wheels from the mower. Once  
removed, reset the spring and the stop gap per the  
dimensions in the diagram (Figure 2). Replace the  
wheels when completed and torque each bolt to 51-72  
ft./lbs.  
The blower, mounted on the right side of the unit, uses a  
belt and gearbox system from the engine PTO shaft.  
Drive train protection comes through belt slippage. The  
blower draws grass clippings from the discharge area of  
the cutter deck up to the aluminum container mounted  
over the rear portion of the mower frame. The operator  
can engage the blower with a push of the over-center  
linkage on the right side of the unit. Once the container  
is full of clippings, the operator can easily push and raise  
the lift handle, releasing the container’s rear door and  
the container will pivot towards the ground.  
Figure 2  
1.432”  
Figure 1  
0.0” to 0.0625  
Engine Pulley Assy.  
Electric Clutch  
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Safety Interlock Harness Connection  
2-2 Attaching Lower Frame Legs  
The safety interlock harness is located inside of the right  
PTO arm assembly (Figure 5). To install the harness to  
the mower, lift the hood of the mower for engine  
compartment access. Route the harness as shown  
towards the parking brake switch bracket on the mower  
(Figure 6). Fasten the harness to the mower’s rear frame  
by using (1) zip tie P#(07517300) to prevent the harness  
from rubbing the mower’s tire. Next, remove the (2) bolts  
(Figure 7) from the parking brake switch bracket for  
access to the brown/yellow and red/violet wires. Remove  
the brown/yellow wire from the parking brake switch and  
connect to the brown/yellow wire of the harness.  
Connect the red/violet wire to the parking brake switch,  
where the brown/yellow wire was removed (Figure  
8).Replace the bolts removed from the parking brake  
switch.  
Remove the (3) bolts (Figure 3) from each side of the  
rear of the mower. Keep the bolt, from each side, that  
threads through the mower’s rear frame. Place the left  
lower main frame leg P#(00197700) onto the rear of the  
mower and fasten by using (2) 3/8”-16 x 3” HHCS  
P#(05957800) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts  
P#(06542000). Use the existing bolt removed from the  
mower to fasten the front side of the leg. Repeat this  
step to fasten the right PTO assembly P#(00195500)  
(Figure 4).  
Figure 3 Left Lower Main  
Frame Leg.  
Left Lower Main Frame Leg  
Figure 5  
Location Of Safety Interlock Harness  
3/8” x 3” HHCS  
Existing Bolt  
Free End Of  
Harness For  
Routing  
Harness  
Connected  
Here  
Figure 4  
Right PTO Assembly  
Figure 6 Safety Interlock Harness Route  
Right PTO Assembly  
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Figure 7 Safety Interlock Harness Connections  
Figure 9 Top Main Frame Assy.  
Top Main Frame Assembly  
Parking Brake  
Switch Bolts  
Pivot Frame Handle  
3/4” x 1-1/2” HHCS  
Figure 8 Wiring Diagram  
2-4 Attaching The Lift Handle To The  
Aluminum Grass Container  
The various parts of the handle assembly P#(00192100)  
must be attached to the container frame. Figure 10  
shows the orientation and location of the components.  
Slide the lift handle into the slot in the handle mount  
bracket P#(00193500) on the grass container. It may be  
necessary to remove the handle grip P#(07538700) to  
allow the handle to fit through the slot.  
Before attaching the handle, hook one end of the spring  
P#(08354400) into the hole on the underside of the  
handle. Hook the other end of the spring into the open  
hole in the handle mount bracket. Fasten the handle to  
the grass container frame by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 2”  
HHCS P#(05963300) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts  
P#(06542000). At this point the handle can pivot back  
and forth in the slot of the handle mount bracket. With  
the handle in place, fasten the ball joint P#(00192400) to  
the end of the latch rod P#(00192300) (Figure 12).  
Tighten to approximately half way down the threads of  
the latch rod. Slide the ball joint into the hole on the latch  
hook P#(00192500). Use (1) 5/16”-24 hex nut  
2-3 Attaching The Top Main Frame  
Assembly  
P#(06529500) and (1) 5/16” lock washer P#(06308600)  
to fasten the ball joint to the latch hook. Attach the  
opposite end of the latch rod into the handle. Fasten the  
rod to the handle by using (1) 3/32” x 3/4” cotter pin  
P#(06706900). Adjust the rod to allow the hook to close  
the box door completely.  
Place the top main frame assembly P#(00197800)  
(Figure 9) onto the main frame legs and fasten each side  
by using (1) 3/4”-10 x 1-1/2” HHCS P#(05959600), (1)  
3/4”-10 nyloc nut P#(06540800), (1) ½”-13 x 1” HHCS  
P#(05947100), and (1) pivot frame handle  
P#(00194900). The handles are used to pivot the frame  
to the rear for mower engine access. Be sure that the  
handles are tight and the frame is in the upright position  
before each use!  
Refer to pages 9,10,11,12 and 13 for exploded parts  
drawings and photographs of the complete assembly.  
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Figure 10  
Lift Handle Assy.  
Figure 13 Aluminum Grass Container Assy.  
Handle  
Grip  
Handle  
Mount  
Bracket  
Latch Rod  
Figure 11  
Aluminum Grass Container  
With Handle Attached  
Figure 12  
Latch Hook Mechanism Assembled  
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inside of the container through the hole in the container  
to the outside. Orient the inlet opening to face the  
ground. Use the tabs P#(00191900) inside of the box to  
hold the inlet in place. It is recommended that two  
people perform this step. That way, one person on the  
inside of the container can position the tabs, while the  
other person tightens the bolts. Looking at the outside of  
the container, the most difficult tab to tighten down will  
be the tab at the 4-5 o’clock position. Tighten that tab  
first. Then proceed to tighten the others.  
2-5 Attaching The Aluminum Grass  
Container To The Unit  
NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT 3 PEOPLE  
ASSIST IN MOUNTING THE CONTAINER.  
With three people available, two can lower the container  
onto the frame while the third person inserts the pivot  
pins P#(K0172) through the holes. Insert the pins from  
the outside to the inside. Secure with (1) 5/8” washer  
P#(06442800) and (1) 5/32” x 2-5/8” hair pin clip  
P#(06715000) per pivot pin. Reattach the bottom ends of  
the door opening linkages to the main frame by using (1)  
Rue-Ring cotter pin P#(06715100) per side. To test the  
functionality of the dump mechanism, pull the lift handle  
away from the unit and lift upward (Figure 10). The door  
of the container should open and the box should pivot  
clockwise towards the ground.  
2-7 Adjusting The Dump Mechanism  
The linkage may be adjusted in two places, at the  
adjusting screw P#(07068800) and the latch assembly  
items. See Figures 10 & 12 for visual clarification. To  
change the door closure tightness, screw the adjusting  
screw in or out. To adjust the latch, change the length of  
the latch rod by screwing the latch adjusting ball joint in  
or out. The latch hook pivot should be in the middle of  
the slot in the latch hook pivot plate. Slide the pivot back  
or forth and then re-tighten.  
2-6 Aluminum Grass Container Inlet  
Attachment  
The inlet will need to be attached to the container  
(Figure 13). Open the container, push the inlet from the  
(1) 00193900  
Box Top  
Figure 14 Aluminum  
Grass Container  
Exploded View  
(1) 00193800  
Screen  
(1) 00193700  
Screen Support  
(1) 00193600  
Box Back &  
Sides  
(4) 00191900  
Inlet Clamp  
(1) 00194000  
(1) 00193400  
(1) 00192000  
Inlet  
(1) 00192100  
Box Handle  
Fill Gage  
Box/Door  
Frame  
(1) 07538700  
Handle Grip  
(1) 00193500  
Handle Mount  
(1) 00193000  
Plastic Door  
(1) 08354400  
Latch Spring  
(2) 00192200  
Linkage Rod  
(1) 00193300  
Upper Door  
Member  
(2) 06545600  
Adjusting Nut  
(1) 00192300  
Latch Rod  
(2) 07068800  
Adjusting Screw  
(1) 00192400  
Adjusting Ball Joint  
(1) 00193200  
Box Bottom  
(1) 00192900  
Door Frame  
Assembly  
(1) 00192500  
Latch Hook  
(2) 00194100  
Linkage Pin  
(1) 00193100  
Base Frame  
(1) 00192600  
Latch Hook  
Pivot Plate  
(1) 00192700  
Base Frame  
Pivot Mount  
(2) 00192800  
Pivot Bracket  
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Item  
Part No.  
Qty.  
Description  
Item  
Part No.  
Qty.  
Description  
1 - - - - 00195600- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Cone 8”  
34 - - - 06713500- - - - 1 - - - - 3/32” x 2” Hair Pin Clip  
35 - - - 00196800- - - - 1 - - - - Belt Tension Rod 3/8”-16  
36 - - - 00196500- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Mount Bracket  
Assembly  
2 - - - - 05980900- - - - 2 - - - - 5/16”-18 x 2” HHCS  
3 - - - - 00195800- - - - 1 - - - - 4 Blade Impeller  
Assembly  
4 - - - - 05957900- - - - 4 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS  
5 - - - - 00195700- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Housing  
Assembly  
6 - - - - 00196000- - - - 1 - - - - PTO Shaft Assembly  
7 - - - - 06542000- - - - 4 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut  
8 - - - - 06606100- - - - 1 - - - - 3/16” x 3/4” Key-way  
9 - - - - 00196300- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Pulley  
10 - - - 06448200- - - - 1 - - - - Washer  
37 - - - 05980800- - - - 2 - - - - 1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS  
38 - - - 00196400- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Belt Guard  
39 - - - 00436700- - - - 1 - - - - Skid Plate  
40 - - - 00197900- - - - 1 - - - - 12 cu. ft. Box Assembly  
41 - - - 00197800- - - - 1 - - - - Top Main Frame  
Assembly  
42 - - - 00195000- - - - 1 - - - - 8” x 36” Lower Hose  
43 - - - 00195400- - - - 1 - - - - 6” x 36” Upper Hose  
44 - - - 00197700- - - - 1 - - - - Left Main Frame Leg  
Assembly  
45 - - - 03022400- - - - 2 - - - - 7” - 8” Hose Clamp  
46 - - - 03022400- - - - 2 - - - - 5” - 6” Hose Clamp  
- - - - - 79203600- - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot Kit  
- - - - - 79203500- - - - 1 - - - - 60” Deck Boot Kit  
47 - - - 00194600- - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot Plate -  
Boot Plate Changed After Serial# 351  
11 - - - 05959400- - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 3/4” HHCS  
12 - - - 07538600- - - - 1 - - - - 5/8” Black Handle Grip  
13 - - - 00196700- - - - 1 - - - - PTO Handle  
14 - - - 06004900- - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 Set Screw  
15 - - - 00196900- - - - 1 - - - - Cam Bracket Assembly  
16 - - - 06711900 - - - - 1 - - - - 1/8” x 2-3/8” Hair Pin  
Clip  
17 - - - 06530200- - - - 1 - - - - 5/16”-18 Nyloc Nut  
18 - - - 05980900- - - - 1 - - - - 5/16”-18 x 2” HHCS  
19 - - - 00186100- - - - 1 - - - - Safety Interlock Harness  
20 - - - 00197000- - - - 1 - - - - PTO Arm Assembly  
21 - - - 05958400- - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 2-1/2” HHCS  
22 - - - 06542000- - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut  
23 - - - 05957900- - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” HHCS  
24 - - - 00197200- - - - 1 - - - - Belt Guide Bracket  
25 - - - 00197300- - - - 1 - - - - Gear Box Assembly  
26 - - - 00197100- - - - 1 - - - - Pulley Guard  
27 - - - 05980800- - - - 2 - - - - 1/4”-20 x ½” HHSTS  
28 - - - 06542000- - - - 2 - - - - 3/8”-16 Flange Nut  
29 - - - 00197600- - - - 1 - - - - Belt Tension Bracket  
Assembly  
48 - - - 00194300- - - - 1 - - - - 60” Deck Boot Plate -  
Boot Plate Changed After Serial# 351  
49 - - - 00194400- - - - 1 - - - - Boot Hanger  
50 - - - 00194500- - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot  
50 - - - 00194200- - - - 1 - - - - 60” Deck Boot  
51 - - - 00195100- - - - 1 - - - - Weight Kit  
- - - - - 00195200- - - - 1 - - - - 100lb. Weight Bar  
- - - - - 00195300- - - - 2 - - - - Weight Bracket  
- - - - - 07243500- - - - 1 - - - - A33K Kevlar Cord  
Blower Belt  
- - - - - 07243400- - - - 1 - - - - A56K Kevlar Cord  
PTO Belt  
52 - - - 00199200- - - - 1 - - - - Interlock Switch  
53 - - - 00254700- - - - 1 - - - - 52” Deck Boot Rod -  
Added Boot Rod After Serial# 351  
30 - - - 06436200- - - - 1 - - - - 3/8” Flat Washer  
31 - - - 05942200- - - - 1 - - - - 3/8”-16 x 2” HHCS  
32 - - - 06711900 - - - - 1 - - - - 1/8” x 2-3/8” Hair Pin  
Clip  
54 - - - 00254500- - - - 1 - - - - 60” Deck Boot Rod -  
Added Boot Rod After Serial# 351  
33 - - - 00196600- - - - 1 - - - - Blower Pivot Rod  
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And replace the hair pin clip. Adjust the cam stop bolt  
P#(05980900) to allow the cam to rotate slightly over  
center when the blower is disengaged (Figure 17).  
2-8 Belt Installation  
Loosen the (2) bolts that secure the gear box assembly  
P#(00197300) to the pto mount plate (Figure 15).  
Loosen the adjustment bolt P#(05942200) until the gear  
box assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is  
moved towards the mower’s engine pulley). Connect the  
A56K kevlar cord belt P#(07243400) from the engine  
pulley to the lower gear box pulley (Figure 16). To  
tension the drive belt, turn the adjustment bolt clockwise  
until there is 1” of deflection, with 10-11 lbs. of pressure  
between the engine pulley and the gear box pulley. Once  
the correct tension of the belt is achieved, tighten the (2)  
bolts that secure the gear box assembly.  
Cam Assy.  
Figure 17  
Adjustment Bolt  
Figure 15  
Cam Stop  
Bolt  
Tension Rod  
2-10 Attachment Of The Boot To The  
Mower Deck  
Mounting The Boot Hanger  
Remove the mower’s deflector shield mount (Figure 18).  
Position the notch towards the front of unit and place the  
boot hanger P#(00194400) in-between the deflector  
shield mount and the mower deck. Fasten by using (3)  
3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” HHCS P#(05958000) and the existing  
3/8” nuts. The boot hanger will allow you to switch from  
collection to discharge in seconds.  
PTO Mount Plate  
Gear Box Assy.  
Figure 16  
60” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions  
To mount the boot plate P#(00194300) to the boot  
P#(00194200) use (3) 3/8”-16 x 1” carriage bolts  
P#(06223600) and (3) 3/8”-16 flange nuts  
P#(06542000).  
52” Boot Plate Mounting Instructions  
To mount the boot plate P#(00194600) to the boot  
P#(00194500) use (2) 3/8”-16 x 3/4” carriage bolts  
P#(06223900) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts  
P#(06542000).  
Note: When bolting the boot and boot plate together,  
the head of the bolt is placed from the inside of the boot.  
This will prevent grass from collecting on the bolts.  
Engine Pulley  
2-9 Cam Assembly Adjustment  
For All Deck Sizes  
Remove the bolts from that hold the deflector shield in  
place so that the boot rod can fasten the boot and boot  
plate to the mower deck. Align the holes in the boot plate  
to the holes in the deflector shield mount and slide the  
boot rod P#(00254500 (60” Deck) 00254700 (52” deck))  
through and fasten using (1) hair pin clip P#(06713500).  
The cam assembly P#(00196900), which controls the  
blower belt tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted.  
If the belt is too tight or becomes too loose, remove the  
hair pin clip P#(06713500) from the belt tension rod  
P#(00196800) and pull the “L” end of the rod out of its  
hole in the cam assembly. The tension rod may then be  
screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen  
the belt. Replace the “L” end into the top hole in the cam  
Note: The Mower’s Deflector Shield Has Been  
Removed In The Following Photo For Clarity. Always  
have the deflector shield mounted when mowing.  
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6” hose onto the outlet of the blower assembly. See  
Figure 19 for details. Make sure both ends of the hose  
are clearly attached to the inlet and the blower assembly  
inlet. Tighten the hose clamps.  
Mower Deck  
Figure 18  
Deflector Shield Mount  
Boot Hanger  
Notch  
2-13 Attachment Of The Lower Hose  
To The Blower Cone  
Slide a 7”-8” hose clamp P#(03022400) over both ends  
of the lower hose. Then proceed to slide the lower hose  
onto the blower cone. Tighten the hose clamp. The  
assembly should look like Figure 19.  
2-14 Attachment Of The Lower Hose  
To The Boot  
Take the unattached end of the lower hose and slide it  
over the circular end of the boot. Use the lower hose  
clamp to secure the hose to the boot (Figure 19). Tip:  
Before securing clamp rotate hose counter-clockwise  
(away from yourself) approximately 1” to add in retaining  
boot to mower deck.  
Boot Rod  
Boot  
Boot Plate  
2-11 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of  
The Hoses  
The hoses in steps 2-12 and 2-13 must be cut to fit your  
machine. Follow steps 2-12 and 2-13. Do not cut the  
hoses until you have tried to fit them on your machine.  
Remember that the hoses have to be long enough to  
allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet,  
blower assembly, and the deck boot.  
2-15 Front Weight Assembly  
Place (1) weight bracket P#(00195300) over each front  
caster. Fasten each weight bracket to the front caster  
loosely, by using (1) 3/8”-16 x 3-1/2” u-bolt  
P#(07068600) and (2) 3/8”-16 flange nuts P#(06542000)  
per bracket. When installing the 100 lb.weight you  
should have another person help position the weight  
onto a floor jack. Using the floor jack will make installing  
the weight much easier. Lift the weight up to the bottom  
of the weight brackets. Fasten the weight to the weight  
brackets by using (1) ½”-13 u-bolt P#(07068700) and (2)  
½”-13 flange nuts P#(06543600) per bracket. Once the  
weight is secure tighten all nuts. See Figure 20 for more  
detail.  
2-12 Attachment Of The Upper Hose  
Slide a 5”-6” upper hose clamp P#(03022400) onto both  
ends of the 6” upper hose (Figure 19). Then slide one  
end of the 6” hose onto the inlet. Make sure there is  
about a two-inch overlap between the hose end and the  
container inlet. Proceed to slide the opposite end of the  
Figure 19 Hose Assembly  
Figure 20 Weight Assembly  
Weight  
Bracket  
Weight  
Front Caster  
Inlet  
Upper Hose  
Lower Hose  
Boot  
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* Mow twice, at different height settings, (high, then low),  
if grass is extra tall.  
2-16 Final Checks  
* Remember that horsepower requirements will vary with  
the mowing conditions such as type and height of turf  
grass, moisture content, amount of leaves, whether the  
terrain is flat or hilly, etc.  
To check the operation of the safety interlock harness  
perform the following:  
A. Start mower  
B. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the  
engagement handle of the collection system away  
from the mower.  
3-3 Disengagement Of The Blower  
C. With the blower engaged, stand up from the  
operator’s seat. This action will shut off the mower  
which verifies proper installation of the harness.  
D. Check the mower’s safety interlock, see mower’s  
manual for more detail.  
A. To disengage the blower, rotate the engagement  
handle towards the mower.  
WARNING: The blower will continue to spin. DO NOT  
TOUCH the blower, pulleys, or the belt until the tractor is  
turned off. DO NOT adjust the belt tension until the  
mower is turned off. Refer to section 2-9 of the manual.  
NOTE: If the mower does not shut off, turn off mower  
and refer to page 6 to verify proper installation of the  
harness. If problem persists contact your local dealer.  
3-4 Unloading The Collection System  
SECTION III  
NOTE: Press the tab, located behind the operator’s left  
side, downward to feel if the collection system is full. If  
the container is full there will be resistance when  
depressing the tab.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
3-1 General Safety  
Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual  
and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this  
machine.  
A. Stop the forward movement of the mower.  
B. Disengage the mower deck.  
C. Disengage the blower.  
D. Verify that the dump area is clear.  
E. Push the dump handle, on the left of the operator,  
away from the unit. While holding the handle pushed  
away, move the handle upward. The container door  
will swing upward and the container will rotate  
downward. The container will release its contents.  
F. Once the contents of the container have fallen out, the  
container is ready to move back into its normal  
operating position. With the handle in the ‘away’  
position, pull the handle downward until it stops.  
Move the handle towards the center of the mower.  
This motion will allow the latch to lock back into  
collection position.  
3-2 Operation And Tips On Mowing  
A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in  
paragraph 4-1.  
B. Start mower.  
C. With the mower at high idle speed, engage the mower  
deck.  
D. While seated in the operator’s seat, rotate the  
engagement handle of the collection system away  
from the mower. Continue to rotate the handle until it  
stops in an over center position. With the blower  
engaged, you can proceed to operate the control  
levers of the mower.  
NOTE: If you do not hold the handle away from the  
mower as you pull the handle downward, the latch will  
not lock and the container can unexpectedly release the  
contents collected.  
NOTE: If the collection system does not appear to be  
collecting the grass clippings; disengage the deck,  
and blower, engage the parking brake and turn the  
mower off. Proceed to section 3-3, and review the  
section 2-9, in this manual.  
SECTION IV  
To obtain the maximum effectiveness from your  
collection system the tips listed below should be  
followed:  
MAINTENANCE  
4-1 Maintenance Checklist  
* Watch your speed- Normal conditions will allow a  
speed of up to approximately 5 mph, but thick, heavy  
damp conditions will require reduced ground speed.  
* Mow with sharp blades- A sharp blade cuts cleaner.  
* Wet grass and leaves will decrease effectiveness and  
will increase horsepower requirements.  
* Mow at higher cutting heights- Remove and mulch no  
more than 2” of grass length with each mowing.  
(Experts recommend not cutting off more than 1/3 of  
the grass blade length at any given time.)  
Before each use:  
1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign  
objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are  
wrapped around them.  
2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary. If it is  
necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades  
from the spindles before sharpening. DO NOT  
sharpen blades while still attached to the mower.  
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3. Make sure all shields are in place and in good  
condition. Repair or replace any missing or damaged  
shields.  
4. Perform lubrication per paragraph 4-2.  
5. Listen for abnormal sounds, which might indicate  
loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage.  
Correct any deficiency before continuing operation.  
6. With the engine off, engage the blower assembly.  
Check the belt tension and inspect the pulley belt for  
cracks or tears.  
SECTION V  
PARTS AND SERVICE  
5-1 Parts And Service Information  
Gravely collection system owners should record the  
name and telephone number of their Service Center.  
Your Service Center will be happy to supply replacement  
parts, accessories, and do any service or repairs to your  
collection system. If for any reason your Service Center  
is unable to service your collection system or supply  
replacement parts, contact Gravely and include the  
following information on the chart below.  
7. Check for wear or deterioration of the upper or lower  
hoses. If there are any portions of the hose that have  
been torn or worn through, replace with genuine  
Gravely parts.  
After Each Use:  
1. Clean all debris from machine especially from the  
container, underneath the belt shields, and off of  
safety decals. Replace any missing or illegible decals.  
2. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components.  
Repair or replace before the next use. Any  
replacement component installed during repair shall  
include the component’s current safety decal specified  
by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component.  
3. Check belt for proper tension.  
GRAVELY  
A Division of Ariens Company  
655 West Ryan Street  
P.O. Box 157  
Brillion, WI 54110-0157  
920-756-2141  
Fax 920-756-2407  
4-2 Lubrication  
THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE IS LOCATED ON THE  
ALUMINUM BOX NEAR THE DUMP HANDLE  
NOTE: Use only white lithium base grease for  
lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly.  
Model Number  
1. On initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.  
2. Every 25 hours of use: Re-grease the grease fitting.  
3. Every 200 hours of use: Check oil levels in gear box.  
Oil in gear box should cover the gears. If not, fill using  
an EP90 weight oil. 6oz. will fill the gear box from  
empty.  
Serial Number  
WRITE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER IN  
THE BOX ABOVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
Unit Model Number: ____________________________________________  
Unit Serial Number: _________________________________  
Date of purchase: ________/_______/________  
Dealer/Distributor Name: _________________________________________  
Dealer’s/Distributor’s: _______________________ State:___________ Zip:____________  
Phone Number: ____________________________  
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SAFETY DECALS  
To promote safe operation, Gravely supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Damage can occur to  
safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning. Contact your local Service Center for replacement decals.  
Part #: 05361000  
Part #: 05360200  
Part #: 05360600  
Part #: 05360900  
Part #: 05360500  
Part #: 05360300  
Part #: 05360800  
Part #: 05360400  
Part #: 05225500  
Part #: 05360700  
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GRAVELY  
A Division of Ariens Company  
655 West Ryan Street  
P.O. Box 157  
Brillion, WI 54110-0157  
920-756-2141  
Fax 920-756-2407  
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