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Rear-Engine Rider
Owner/Operator Manual
Models
927060 - 1028
927062 - 1232
927064 - 1440
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Specifications . . . . . .
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3. Review control functions and operation of DELIVERY the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all Customer Note: If you have purchased this controls function as described in this product without complete assembly and manual. instruction by your retailer, it is your responsibility to: 4. Review recommended lubrication, • Read and understand all assembly maintenance and adjustments. instructions in this manual. If you do not 5. Review Limited Warranty Polic
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2 CAUTION PRUDENCE PRECAUCIÓN • Maximum tonque weight: 30 lbs. • Poids maximum du timon: 30 livres. • Peso máximo de la lengüeta: 30 lbs. • Maximum trailer weight: 300 lbs. • Poids maximum de la remorque: 300 livres. • Peso máximo del remolque: 300 lbs. • Do not use hitch with bagger attached. • Ne pas utiliser l'attelage lorsque l'ensacheuse est • No usar el enganche con la embosaldora • Do not use on steep hills or slopes. posée. acoplada. • Do not park on hills when trailer is • Ne pas u
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SAFETY RULES Always stand clear of discharge If unit is to be used by someone other than area. Do not direct discharge original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, toward other people. ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. OL1810 Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before assembling, using or working on this mower. Keep people away from unit while operating. ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire from spark
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ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all Keep all movements on the slope slow and rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in can cut off body parts. speed or direction. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch Use extra care while operating machines with points. grass catcher or other attachments. They can affect stability of the machine. DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before Avoid starting, sto
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When practical, remove gas-powered A frozen battery can explode and result in equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it death or serious injury. DO NOT charge or on the ground. If this is not possible, then jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. refuel such equipment on a trailer with a Thaw the battery before putting on a charger portable container, rather than from a gasoline or jump starting. dispenser nozzle. ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, Keep the nozzle in
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ASSEMBLY FIRST TIME USE WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read 1. Install steering wheel. and understand the entire Safety 2. Connect negative battery cable to battery. section before proceeding. See Battery Removal and Installation on page 19 and perform step 1 in the TOOLS REQUIRED removal section and perform steps 3, 4, • Adjustable wrench and 6 in the installation section. • Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease. 3. Check oil (see Check Engine Oil in Maintenance
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OPERATION Safety Interlock System WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety WARNING: Safety interlock failure section before proceeding. and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check CONTROLS AND FEATURES system before each use to make sure (FIGURE 3) it is functioning properly. 1 Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated, contact 2 your
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3. Fill fuel tank to 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) below Throttle Lever (Item 3) bottom of filler neck. See Specifications Move throttle lever to on page 25 for fuel tank capacity. CHOKE CHOKE to start a cold engine. 4. Replace fuel cap STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY Move throttle lever to FAST FAST position to Remove foot from forward and reverse pedal increase engine speed. and press on parking brake. STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF Move throttle lever to ENGINE SLOW position
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05305700A 4. Put seat down and install detent pin. MOVING THE UNIT MANUALLY Mounting Hardware WARNING: DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill. Disengage transmission bypass lever to drive unit and engage transmission bypass lever to push unit manually (figure 4). OA0080 Detent Pin Transmission Bypass Lever Disengaged Seat to Drive Unit OE0043 Figure 5 TRANSPORTING UNIT Transmission Bypass Lever Engaged to Push Unit Manually ALWAYS turn engine off when transp
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE shows the recommended service schedule. Refer to the maintenance instructions in the WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read Engine Manual for additional information. and understand the entire Safety IMPORTANT: Do not place unit on end. section before proceeding. NOTE: Use figure 6 to locate items called out IMPORTANT: Proper maintenance can in the maintenance schedule. prolong the life of unit. The following chart 1 2 7 5 6 4 3 1. Cooling System 4. Spa
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Interval Task Action Check Battery Keep battery and battery terminals clean (see Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables on page 20). Lubricate Unit Apply grease to two front Zerk wheel zerks, steering gear, and pinion. Steering 25 Hours Gear and or Every Pinion Season Zerk 1 Clean air filter (item 2). Refer to Engine Manual for detailed Clean Air Filter instructions. 2 Drain engine oil by opening oil drain petcock (item 6). Refer Change Engine Oil to Engine Manual for detailed i
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 2. Disconnect electric clutch connector WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read (item 5). and understand the entire Safety 3. Disconnect guide arms (item 1) from unit. section before proceeding. NOTE: Perform step 4 for 28- and 32-inch mower decks. Perform step 5 for 40-inch REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE mower decks. HOOD (927064) 4. Remove three lift links (item 3) from Two clamping knobs hold the hood to the unit. mower deck (item 4) and unit (figure 9). Turn clamping knobs c
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28- and 32-Inch 3 2 1 Mower Deck (927060, 062) 1. Guide Arm 2. PTO Belt 3. Lift Link 4. Mower Deck 5. Electric Clutch Connector 4 5 3 OE0130 Figure 9 5. Check that the mower deck is level. LEVELING MOWER DECK AND • If mower deck is not level, repeat ADJUSTING MOWER DECK PITCH steps 1 through 4. Adjust on a level surface, with tires inflated to • If mower deck is level, then adjust correct air pressure (see Specifications on mower deck pitch. page 25), and mower lift lever in the middle p
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NOTE: Perform steps 4 through 6 for 28- and 32-inch mower decks. Go to step 7 for 40-inch 2 mower decks. 1 2 1 OE0033 1. Rear Lift Link 2. Rear Trunnion 1. Front Trunnion OE0034 Figure 11 2. Front Lift Link Adjusting Mower Deck Pitch Figure 13 NOTE: The front blade cutting height (item 4) 4. Remove front trunnion (item 1) and front should be 1/16 – 3/8 in. (1.59 – 9.53 mm) lift link (item 2) from unit (figure 13). lower than the rear blade cutting height • TO RAISE front of mower deck, tur
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3. Remove mower blade (item 2) from clutch To Lower (item 1). Front of Install Mower Deck 1. Install mower blade (item 2) on clutch (item 1). 2. Torque hex bolts (item 5) to 45-55 lbf-ft (61-75 N•m). 40-Inch Mower Deck (Figure 16) NOTE: The 40-inch mower deck has two mower blades. Remove 1. Place mower lift lever in the highest position. 2. Block mower blades (item 3) to prevent rotation. To Raise Front of 3. Remove mower blades (item 3) and blade Mower Deck trays (item 2) from spindl
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4. Install mower blade on unit (see Mower SHARPENING MOWER BLADE Blade Replacement on page 17). . CAUTION: DO NOT sharpen mower blade while on unit. An unbalanced mower blade will cause excessive Mower vibration and eventual damage to unit. Blade Check mower blade balance prior to reinstalling mower blades. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades. 1. Remove mower blade from unit (see Bolt Mower Blade Replacement on page 17). Gravely recommends having mower blades sharpened by a professi
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3. Disconnect negative (–) cable (item 9) SERVICING THE BATTERY first then positive (+) cable (item 10). NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a 4. Remove battery hold down bracket maintenance-free battery that requires no regular maintenance except cleaning (item 5) and cross brace (item 7). terminals. 5. Remove battery (item 6) from unit. Install WARNING: Battery posts, terminals 1. Install battery (item 6) on unit. and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals 2. Install c
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IMPORTANT: Ensure battery is not frozen. If Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables battery is frozen, remove battery from unit and (Figure 20) allow it to thaw before charging. 1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery 1. Connect positive (+) jumper cable to Removal and Installation on page 19). positive (+) terminal (item 11) of 2. Clean or service battery away from unit. discharged battery. Remove corrosion from battery terminals 2. Connect the other end of positive (+) and cable connectio
