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THANK YOU for your investment in Gravely equipment. It is an investment, for the Gravely will save you work and worry for many years. You will gain still greater satisfaction from your Gravely if you add the tools you need for your other jobs. From time to time we suggest you consult your dealer for the many Gravely attachments that will eliminate grounds upkeep and garden drudgery. Your Gravely Tractor and attachments are warranted under terms shown herein. To qualify for this Warran
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions 3 Introductions 4 Operation 5 Starting 5 Operating the Tractor 6 Maintenance 7 Specifications 9 Attachments 10 30" Rotary Mower 10 30" Rotary Mower Attachments 11 40" Rotary Mower 12 Sickle Mower 13 Lawn Care 14 Twin Tool Gardening 15 Cultivator Toolholder 17 Snowblower 18 48" Snowdozer 19 Steering Sulky 20 Riding Sulky 20 2
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TRAINING 1. Read the Instruction Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. 2. Never allow children to operate tractor. 3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. PREPARATION 1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used, remove all foreign objects. 2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. 3. Check fuel before starting engine
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INTRODUCTION The Gravely Convertible 7.6 Tractor is available in two models - the Custom and the Super. The Super has the added feature of electric starter and governor. The Convertible 7.6 Tractor is powered by a Gravely engine producing 7.6 horsepower. All gear drive allows power to be transmitted directly from the engine to the power attachment by steel shafts and gears. The Convertible 7.6 offers year-around, all-season versatility with many different attachments available. Out-f
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Figure 2 OPERATION STARTING Throttle - Depress the throttle to accelerate engine, raise Whether you have a manual starter or an electric starter, to decelerate engine. before starting check to see if: Choke - Pull to choke; push forward fully for normal Operating levers are in neutral . operation. Attachment clutch control is in the disengaged Operating Levers - The operating levers, one for high an position . ow speeds and one for forward and reverse are located Valve on fuel
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OPERATING THE TRACTOR Figure 3 Figure 4 When starting the tractor, have high-low and EIGHT-SPEED TRANSMISSION - The eight speed forward-reverse control levers in neutral and the transmission models feature a two-speed axle giving the attachment clutch control pushed forward fully in the tractor four speeds forward and four speeds in reverse. disengaged position. Shifting the axle between high and low ranges controls If the tractor is the eight speed transmission model the only the trac
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Figure 5 MAINTENANCE heavy loads, change the oil filter every 40 hours. LUBRICATION The oil filter must be installed by hand. Install the filter Filling the chassis to its 5 pint (2.36L.) capacity with motor following the instructions printed on the filter. oil lubricates both the engine and transmission. Do not Oil Pressure - Check the oil pressure gauge when use transmission oil or grease. The following is starting. The level should raise quickly after starting, recommended: an
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Ignition Troubles - Check to see if: ….Hood itching the plug. Raise the hood and attempt to start the engine . ….Spark plug is fouled or wet. Remove the plug and clean, dry, or replace it. Correct gap to .025 inch (.635 mm). ….Engine is getting a spark from the magneto. Remove the magneto from the spark plug and crank the engine by hand, holding the cable end so that the spark can jump to the cylinder head. If there is no spark when the magneto is heard to click, or a weak spark (le
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Figure 8 1. Screw the jet adjustment valve (a brass T-valve) in until it is snug. Do not force or screw it tightly. 2. Back off the jet adjustment valve 1 1/2 turns. Figure 9 3. Start the engine and open the throttle halfway. After Timing - The magneto should be set to fire approximately 20 the engine warms up, begin screwing the jet degrees before top dead center. To adjust: adjustment valve in slowly. As soon as the engine 1. Loosen magneto coupling nut (1, Figure 9) until the slows
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ATTACHMENT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 30" ROTARY MOWER I. Do not let anyone operate the machine until he has had proper instructions. 2. Be sure the work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown. 3. Do not direct the discharge of material toward by- standers. 4. Keep all shields in place. 5. Disengage power to attachment and stop motor before making adjustments. 6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that might get caught in moving parts and keep
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Fender Adjustment When mowing short weeds and lawns, the Front Fender However, when mowing high, heavy brush, or thick tough (the small fender) should be on the front of the Mower grass of considerable height, better mowing results will Hood, and the Rear Fender (The Larger Fender) on be obtained by removing the Front Fender, and the rear. replacing it with the optional chain Guard. 30" ROTARY MOWER ATTACHMENTS Chain Guard 2. Attach the Leaf Mulcher to the rear of the Mower Hood, i
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CAUTION 40" MOWER When attaching, be sure the Engine is stopped, and the Attachment Clutch Control is at the "OUT" position and the operating levers are in the neutral position. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not let anyone operate the machine until he has had proper instructions. 2. Be sure the work area is clear of objects which might be picked up and thrown. 3. Do not direct the discharge of material toward by standers. 4. Keep all shields in place. 5. Disengage power to attach
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Never handle the attachment by any cutting surface. SICKLE MOWER Keep hands away from Knife Sections. Grasp the Mower by its Drive Column and other non-cutting surfaces to carry it. Try to keep clear of rocks and debris, as these will damage the cutting surfaces. ADJUSTMENTS To insure satisfactory performance, perform the following adjustments as required: Bolts Although the Sickle Mower is built and balanced carefully it is still subject to vibration. Periodically tighten all Nuts
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LAWN CARE Lawn Roller Figure 22 MOUNTING The seeder-spreader, Lawn Roller, and Cart each require the Figure 20 Roller Rest Kit for mounting to the tractor. Roll out lawn problems with Gravely's Lawn Roller LUBRICATION attachment. Water filled Lawn Roller follows ground contour to level Steel Cart and Seeder Spreader - use General Purpose grease your lawn, take out unsightly humps. occasionally in the grease fitting on each wheel. Compacting the soil gives you a more clos
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plate attached to the Hopper. Simply set the Port Lever to wash the Seeder-Spreader thoroughly with water after the indicate opening to distribute seed or fertilizer using and let it dry, preferably in the sun. If you do not properly. intend to use it again within a few days, pour a small Care of Hopper Assembly: Many materials used in the quantity of oil along the Port Openings and work the Seeder-Spreader, especially certain fertilizers, are Port Lever back and forth to distribute the oil.
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Figure 25 Figure 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Fit the Hood as shown in Figure 26. Insert the Cultivator Drive Shaft into the Gear Housing. 5. Rotate the Cultivator to the position shown in Figure To plow, first run a furrow down the center of the land to 27. In this position the Tines will cut the same be plowed. Then pivot the Tractor at the end of the direction (clockwise) as the forward movement of the furrow so the Right Depth Wheel is in the furrow just tractor. made. Cont
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OPERATING HINTS STORAGE The Rotary Cultivator is designed for cultivating soil which When the Cultivator is detached from the Drive has been broken previously. It is not recommended for Assembly, place the small Spacers over the Studs and use as a Plow. Use the Gravely Rotary Plow to prepare secure in place with locknuts. a seedbed in one operation and the Rotary Cultivator for cultivation throughout the season. CULTIVATOR TOOLHOLDER Usually it is necessary to detach the bars from the Dep
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Furrowers can be used to lay off rows for planting. Also, many users find the Furrowers good tools for digging potatoes. For smaller furrowers, seven-inch (17.78cm) Shovel Steels are available; these can be used to lay off small seed crops and for center row cultivation. Sweep and Hoe Set-Up uses an improved Sweep in the center and a right and left Hoe on the sides. The Sweep comes in 8 (20.32cm) 10 (25.40cm) 12 (30.48cm) and 16 (40.64cm) inch sizes. The Sweep clears the center of weeds
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Figure 32 Figure 33 The Nut should be tightened to 85 to 95 lb. feet of torque. Over tightening can cause damage to the Snowblower. Casters. Two caster Weldments and Mounting Brackets Control Shaft Clutch. The Fan Housing is prevented are included. These bolt to the inner sides of the from rotating by a small Friction Clutch on the Top Frame and may be used in place of the Skids. Sprocket Housing Shaft, except when the Control The Caster Bracket Holes are slotted, and three (3) pairs
