Gravely Pro-Turn 100 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Manuel de l'utilisateur
Pro-Turn 100
04886500 •8/15
Printed in USA
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
E10
The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or
10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
L’utilisation d’une essence contenant plus de 10%
d’éthanol (E10) ou de 10% de MTBE annulent la garantie.
Models
991119 – Pro-Turn 148
(SN 050000 +)
991120 – Pro-Turn 152
(SN 050000 +)
991121 – Pro-Turn 160
(SN 050000 +)
991122 – Pro-Turn 148
(SN 050000 +)
991123 – Pro-Turn 152
(SN 050000 +)
991124 – Pro-Turn 160
(SN 050000 +)
991125 – Pro-Turn 152
(SN 050000 +)
991126 – Pro-Turn 160
(SN 050000 +)
991127 – Pro-Turn 148 CARB
(SN 050000 +)
™

WELCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Practices & Laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Operator Training. . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CONTROLS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . 14
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Conversion Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Seat Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hour / Maintenance Meter . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) . . 17
Filling Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pre-Start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Starting and Shut Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
stopping in an emergency . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To Mow with Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Moving the Unit with the Engine Off. . . . 20
For Best Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . 21
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS . . . . . 23
Service Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Hydraulic Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Carbon Canister Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Steering Control Neutral Adjustment . . . 27
Adjusting the Unit to Track Straight . . . . 28
Adjusting Steering Levers . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Adjusting the Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . 29
PTO Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Mower Decks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Clutch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
STORAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ACCESSORIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SERVICE PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
TABLE OF CONTENTS

EN - 1
WELCOME
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the Gravely family! Every machine in the
Gravely lineup is designed for long-lasting and unsurpassed performance. We are confident
your machine will be part of your family for many years to come.
Have Questions or Need Assistance?
gravely.custhelp.com • gravely.com
A parts manual for your unit is available for free download or purchase
at gravely.com.
Manual del operador español está disponible para su descarga gratuita
o compra en gravely.com.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
You or the dealer you purchased the unit
from must register the product at the time of
purchase. Know the model and serial
numbers of your unit and register online at
gravely.com or return the registration card to
Ariens Company. See Figure 1 for label
location.
Record model number here.
Record serial number here.
MANUALS
Before operating or servicing the unit,
carefully and completely read the manuals
provided with the unit. They contain safety
instructions and important information about
unit controls.
The engine on this unit is covered by a
separate manual. Refer to the engine manual
for engine service recommendations.
Contact the engine manufacturer for a
replacement manual if necessary.
It is your responsibility to read and
understand all safety precautions and
instructions in the manuals. If you do not
understand or have difficulty following the
instructions, contact your Ariens dealer for
assistance. To locate your nearest Gravely
dealer, go to gravelymower.com.
DISCLAIMER
Gravely reserves the right to discontinue,
make changes to, and add improvements
upon its products at any time without public
notice or obligation. The descriptions and
specifications contained in this manual were
in effect at printing. Equipment described in
this manual may be optional. Some
illustrations may not be applicable to your
unit.
Figure 1
Model & Serial Number Label

EN - 2
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may
include exhaust and evaporative emissions
control system components required to meet
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with
emission controls and components by
unauthorized personnel may result in severe
fines or penalties. Emission controls and
components can only be adjusted by an
Ariens Company dealer or an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Contact your Ariens Company equipment
retailer concerning emission controls and
component questions.

EN - 3
Read these safety rules and follow them
closely. Failure to follow these rules could
lead to loss of control of unit, severe personal
injury or death to you or bystanders or result
in damage to property or the machine.
PRACTICES & LAWS
Practice usual and customary safe working
precautions. Learn applicable rules and laws
in your area. Always follow the practices set
forth in this manual.
REQUIRED OPERATOR
TRAINING
The original purchaser of this unit was
instructed by the seller on safe and proper
operation. If unit is to be used by someone
other than the original purchaser, loaned,
rented, or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual
and any needed safety training before
operation.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS
SIGNAL WORDS
The safety alert symbols above and signal
words below are used on decals and in this
manual.
Read and understand all safety messages.
1. Danger
2. Warning
3. Caution
4. Notice
NOTICE: Indicates information or procedures
that are considered important but not hazard
related. If not avoided property damage could
result.
5. Important
IMPORTANT: Indicates general reference
information worthy of special attention.
SAFETY
WARNING: This cutting machine is
capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the safety instructions in
the manuals and on decals could
result in serious injury or death.
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence
of children. Never assume that
children will remain where you last
saw them.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive,
handle with care.
Disengage attachment, stop unit
and engine, remove key, engage
parking brake, and allow moving
parts to stop before leaving
operator’s position.
These are safety alert
symbols. They mean:
• ATTENTION!
• YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
When you see this symbol:
• BECOME ALERT!
• OBEY THE MESSAGE!
DANGER: Indicates an
IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL
RESULT in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD
RESULT in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY
RESULT in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.