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Walk Behind Lawn Mower
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
911094 - Pro 21SCH
911095 - Pro 21CH
911098 - LM21S
911100 - LM21SW
911394 - Pro 21SCH
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Maintenance. . . . . . .
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3. Explain Gravely Limited Warranty Policy. UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT 4. Explain recommended lubrication and PARTS maintenance. Advise customer on Use only Gravely replacement parts. adjustments. Remind customer to Replacing any part on this vehicle with change oil in 4 cycle engine crankcase anything other than a Gravely authorized after first five (5) hours of operation. replacement part may adversely affect the 5. Instruct customer on controls and performance, durability, or safety o
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NOTATIONS 1. DANGER! TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or Read the operator’s manual. information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. OL1801 PRACTICES AND LAWS Practice usual and customary safe working Keep children and others away precautions, for the benefit of yourself and from unit while operating. others. Understand and follow all safety messages. Be alert
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Read, understand and follow all safety ALWAYS protect eyes, face, and body with practices in Owner/Operator Manual before adequate safety gear and protective clothes. beginning assembly. Failure to follow Wear sturdy footwear, gloves and safety instructions could result in personal injury goggles or safety glasses with side shields and/or damage to unit. while operating mower. ALWAYS disconnect wire from spark plug NEVER operate mower barefoot or when before assembly. Unintentional engine
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When side discharging, ALWAYS install side Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a discharge deflector. truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from ALWAYS shut off engine, allow blade to stop your vehicle before filling. and disconnect spark plug wire before clearing clogs or cleaning unit. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel Check grass bag for wear, damage, and/or it on the ground. If th
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Sharp edges can cut or amputate fingers or a DO NOT store unit inside a building with fuel hand. Wrap blade or wear sturdy gloves to in the fuel tank where any ignition sources service. are present. Use only replacement parts designed for your Use only accessories which have been unit. See your Gravely Dealer. approved by Gravely and are properly installed. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. Check attachments frequently and replace worn or damaged components with ALWAYS
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. Engine/Blade Control 3 2 2. Wheel Drive Control (911094, 098, 100, 394) 8 22 5 1 3. Adjustable and Folding Handlebars 4. Swivel Wheel Lock (911100) 5. Grass Bag 21 6. Rear Door 20 7. Fuel Tank and Cap 8. Fuel Shutoff Valve (911094, 095, 394) 6 9. Height Adjustment Pins 19 10. Muffler and Muffler Guard 13 13 11. Oil Fill/Dipstick 11 12. Oil Filter 2 13. Cutting Height Levers (2 Rear Wheel 3 15 Adjusters, 2 Front Wheel Adjusters) 1 13 14. Primer Bulb (911098, 100) 7 1
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OPERATION CONTROLS AND FEATURES CAUTION: Both rear wheels must See Figure 5 for locations. be set at same height or traction drive may not work properly. WARNING: Improper operation can lead to injury. Learn what the controls do and how they work. Cutting Height Settings Chart Thoroughly read and understand Notch Cut grass length entire Operator Manual. LOW 1" (25 mm) 2 1-3/8" (35 mm) CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read 3 1-3/4" (45 mm) and understand the entire Safety 4 2-1/4" (57 mm) section b
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Swivel Wheel Models (911100) Speed Control (self-propelled models) To change front wheel cutting height, insert height adjuster pin into the holes that match Speed control rod changes the mower’s the desired cutting height and fasten with key forward travel speeds. ring (Figure 7). To change rear wheel cutting height, move High –Push rod all the way cutting height levers one notch at a time to forward. set the desired cutting height. High Low 1 OM0480 Low –Pull rod all the way rearward
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Swivel Wheel Lock (911100) FILLING FUEL TANK To add fuel to fuel tank: CAUTION: Avoid loss of control. 1. Put unit in open or well-ventilated area. Lock swivel wheels when mowing 2. Stop engine and allow to cool. on a slope or hill. Do not mow on 3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area. steep slopes. 4. Remove cap. IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct To hold wheel straight: type and grade of fuel. 1. Push swivel wheel lock forward. 5. Fill fuel tank. (see Specifications on page 23 for ta
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Grass Bag Removal STARTING AND SHUT OFF 1. Shut off unit. 2. Lift rear door. WARNING: Improper operation 3. Use handle to lift bag off mounting can lead to injury. Learn what the flange. controls do and how they work. 4. Close rear door. Thoroughly read and understand entire Operator Manual. NOTE: Empty grass bag and clean mower pan after each use. DO NOT allow grass clumps or a grass coating to collect inside of SeeFigure 5 for all Controls and Features. grass bag or mower pan. Remove
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Mulching Tips For best mulching performance, cut no more than 1 inch (2.54 cm) of grass per cutting. MAINTENANCE CHECK WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL CAUTION: AVOID INJURY. Read (self-propelled models) and understand the entire Safety The unit must stop quickly and completely section before proceeding. when the control is released. Adjust or repair if necessary. See Wheel Drive Control Gravely Dealers will provide any service, Adjustment (self-propelled models) on parts or adjustments which may be
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2. Torque bolt to 37.5 - 50 lbf-ft 3. Check mower blade balance. (51-68 N•m) (bolt should fully compress Slide mower blade on an unthreaded lock washer). bolt. A balanced blade should remain in 3. Connect spark plug wire. a horizontal position. If either end of mower blade moves downward, sharpen Sharpen the Mower Blades the heavy end until blade is balanced (Figure 9). CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen 4. Install mower blade on unit. mower blades while on unit. An imbalanced mower blade will 5.
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Swivel Wheels (911100) CHECK SPARK PLUG See Figure 10. Spark plug should be replaced every 100 hours of operation or each year. Use Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent on the lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036800 - 3 NOTE: Loose spark plug wire terminals can pack of 3 oz. cartridges. cause sparking. Replace terminal if damaged. CHECK ENGINE COOLING Lube Fitting WARNING: HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury. DO NOT TOUCH parts which are hot from operation. ALWAYS allow parts to
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ENGINE/BLADE CONTROL 911098, 100 ADJUSTMENT Hole To adjust engine/blade control: 1. Loosen cable nuts away from bracket. Pin OM1800 Figure 11 911094, 095, 394 2 OM1010 3 1 2. Squeeze z-bend bracket at engine end of cable toward front of unit and hold in place. 4 5 2 OM1040 OM1660 4 3. Pull cable down from bracket until there 1. Handlebar 4. Fasteners is no slack in cable. 2. Adjustment Hole 5. Brace 3. Support Bracket Figure 12 No slack OM1061 GB - 18
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4. Tighten lower DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT cable nut to 1/8" (self-propelled models) (3 mm) below bracket. To remove drive belt: Release z-bend 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. bracket. 2. Set the right rear wheel to its lowest cutting height, and the left rear wheel to the third cutting height. This position OM1020 provides clearance between friction disc and drive sheave. 5. Tighten upper 3. Remove belt from the idler, then the cable nut until drive sheave, and finally, the
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WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL SPEED CONTROL BELL CRANK ADJUSTMENT (self-propelled (self-propelled models) models) The speed control bell crank holds the speed control rod in position after a speed has been See Figure 14. set. The spring washers may become loose with normal wear. If the speed control rod 2-1/4" to 2-3/4" does not stay firmly in position, adjust the (5.7 to 7 cm) speed control bell crank. See Figure 15. 2 To adjust: 1 1. Remove cover, fully compress the helical spring lock washers w
