Gravely 260Z Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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THE MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide complete
instructions for service, maintenance, disassembly,
repair, and installation of the mechanical components
for the Promaster 250Z, 260Z, and 272Z.
Dealer trained service personnel should use this
manual as a supplement to and reminder of the training
sessions conducted by the company.
Read all information for servicing a part or system
before repair work is started to avoid needless
disassembly.
Operation
Before operation of the unit, carefully and completely
read manuals supplied with the unit. The contents will
provide you with an understanding of safety
instructions and controls during normal operation and
maintenance.
Safety Messages
For your safety and the safety of others always read
understand, and follow all DANGER, WARNING, and
CAUTION messages found in manuals and on safety
decals.
Directional Reference
All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from
operator seated in operation position and facing the
direction of forward travel.
SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
When ordering publications, replacement parts, or
making service inquiries, know the Model and Serial
numbers of your unit and engine.
Numbers are located on the product registration form in
the unit literature package. They are printed on a serial
number label, located on the frame of your unit.
Figure 1
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
The Gravely dealer must register the product at the
time of purchase. Registering the product will help the
company process warranty claims or contact you with
the latest service information. All claims meeting
requirements during the limited warranty period will be
honored, whether or not the product registration card is
returned. Keep a proof of purchase if you do not
register your unit.
Customer Note: If the dealer does not register your
product, please fill out, sign, and return the product
registration card to Gravely.
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS
Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement
of any part on this unit with anything other than a
Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely
affect the performance, durability, and safety of this unit
and may void the warranty. Gravely disclaims liability
for any claims or damages, whether warranty, property
damage, personal injury or death arising out of the use
of unauthorized replacement parts.
DISCLAIMER
Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, make
changes to, and add improvements upon its products
at any time without public notice or obligations. The
descriptions and specifications contained in this
manual were in effect at printing. Equipment described
within this manual may be optional. Some illustrations
may not be applicable to your unit.
TECHNICAL SERVICE COMMUNICATIONS
Gravely Technical Service communicates information
to the field using Service Letters, Service Bulletins,
Product Notices, and Campaigns. Each
communication signifies a type of information and
priority. The dealer is responsible to carry out the
directive provided in the communication. The types of
communication are:
Service Letter - General technical information for the
dealer. Technical information on how to service the
product and product improvements.
Service Bulletin - Notification to update products to
resolve certain issues or a notification of a policy
change.
Product Notices - Notification of limited product
located in a certain region. This is a limited distribution
to only those who received the product involved.
Campaigns - Notification of a safety related issue. All
products must be updated and are tracked by the
factory until all units are corrected.
PREPARATION
Before starting any removal of parts, proper
preparation is very important for efficient work. A clean
work area at the start of each job will allow you to
perform service repairs easily and quickly.
INTRODUCTION
Serial Number
Label
OA0017