Promaster 252Z / 260Z / 272Z - Ariens

1 Promaster 252Z / 260Z / 272z . Owner/Operator Manual Models 992045 992086. 992046 992087. 992047 992088. 992052 992089. 992066 992091. 992067 992102. 992068 992103. 992071 992104. 992084 992105. 992085 992107. 992108. US patent 6,301,864. ENGLISH. FRAN AIS. ESPA OL. 00359000 10/04. Printed in USA. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Safety .. 3 Storage .. 25. Assembly .. 8 Accessories .. 26. Controls and Features.. 9 Troubleshooting .. 25. Operation .. 10 Service Parts .. 26. Maintenance Schedule .. 14 Specifications .. 27. Service and Adjustments .. 15 Warranty .. 30. INTRODUCTION. THE MANUAL UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS. Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your Use only Gravely replacement parts. The replacement of manuals.

2 The contents will provide you with an any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Gravely understanding of safety instructions and controls during authorized replacement part may adversely affect normal operation and maintenance. performance, durability, or safety of this unit. Gravely All reference to left, right, front, or rear are given from disclaims liability for any claims or damages, whether operator sitting in operation position and facing the direction warranty, property damage, personal injury or death arising of forward travel. out of the use of unauthorized replacement parts. MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS DISCLAIMER. When ordering replacement parts or Gravely reserves the right to discontinue, make changes to, Transfer making service inquiries, know the Model and add improvements upon its products at any time without model & serial and Serial numbers of your unit and public notice or obligation.

3 The descriptions and number label engine. specifications contained in this manual were in effect at from product printing. Equipment described within this manual may be registration Numbers are located on the product optional. Some illustrations may not be applicable to your here. registration form in the unit literature unit. package. They are printed on a serial number label, located on the frame of PRODUCT REGRISTRATION. your unit. The Gravely dealer must register the product at the time of purchase. Registering the product will help the company Serial Number Label 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.

4 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. OF3510. Figure 1 DELIVERY. Customer Note: If you have purchased this product without complete assembly and instruction by your retailer, it is your Record Unit Model and Serial numbers here. responsibility to: 1. Read and understand all assembly instructions in this manual. If you do not understand or have difficulty following the instructions, contact your nearest Gravely Record Engine Model and Serial numbers here. Dealer for assistance. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed and safety interlock system works properly.

5 GB - 2 Copyright 2004 Ariens Company NOTE: To locate your nearest Gravely Dealer, call 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do 920-756-4664 or go to on the internet. not operate unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance, and cause serious injury. adjustments. 5. Fill out Product Registration Card and return the card to 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the Ariens Company or go to manuals. SAFETY. WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor Failure to observe the safety instructions in the or moderate injury.

6 It may also be used to alert manuals and on decals could result in serious against unsafe practices. injury or death. Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control NOTATIONS. and tip-over accidents. Operation on all slopes NOTE: General reference information for proper operation requires extra caution. and maintenance practices. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to alert to the presence of children. Never assume prevent damage to unit or attachment. that children will remain where you last saw them. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors PRACTICES AND LAWS. are explosive, handle with care. Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, for Disengage attachment, stop unit and engine, the benefit of yourself and others.

7 Understand and follow all remove key, engage parking brake, and allow safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions and the moving parts to stop before leaving operator's possibility of minor, moderate, or serious injury or death. position. Learn applicable rules and laws in your area, including those that may restrict the age of the operator. SAFETY ALERT SYSTEM. REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAINING. These are safety alert symbols. They mean: Original purchaser of this unit was instructed by the seller on ATTENTION! safe and proper operation. If unit is to be used by someone YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! other than original purchaser (loaned, rented or sold), OL1253. When you see this symbol: ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety BECOME ALERT!

8 Training before operation. OBEY THE MESSAGE! SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS. ALWAYS replace missing or damaged safety decals. Refer OL3900. to figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. 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. DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS. SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury. WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS. SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury. GB - 3. 7 DANGER / PELIGRO. Avoid injury - Stay clear of rotating parts. 07735200C. Risque de blessures - ne pas s approcher des pi ces en mouvement. Evitar lesiones - Mantenerse alejado de las piezas giratorias.

9 3. 5 DANGER/PELIGRO. 077560. 07731400D. 6. 4. WARNING/AVERTISSEMENT/ADVERTENCIA. 4 Do not operate mower unless guards are in Ne jamais utiliser la tondeuse sans No operar segadora a menos que las defensas operating position or protecteur sur le esten en posicion de bagger is attached. canal d'ejection ou operacion o el 07742300B. sans le bac monte. recogedor este fijo. 1. DANGER / PEL I GRO. 2. 17. 3 MAX. DANGER / PELIGRO. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH POUR EVITER LES BLESSURES GRAVES OU LA MORT PARA EVITAR DA OS SERIOS O LA MUERTE. Read the operator's manual. Lire le manuel d'utilisation. Leer el manual del operador. Keep children and others away from unit while loigner les engants et tout autre personne pendant le fonctionnement de la Mantenga la unidad alejada de los ni os u otras personas operating.

10 Machine. cuando est en funcionamiento. Never direct discharge toward other people. Ne jamais d charger directement en direction de quelqu un. Des particules Nunca dirija la descarga hacia otras personas, ya que los Thrown objects can cause injury. projet es peuvent provoquer des blessures. objetos lanzados pueden provocar lesiones. Look down and behind before and while backing. Regardez derriere et sur les cotes lorsque vous reculez. Antes y durante retroceso mirar hacia abajo y detras. Ne transportez jamais d nfant. Nunca monten ni os. Never carry children. Tondez toujours de haut en bas et inversement jamais le long des pentes. Suba y baje pendientes, no transversalmente. Go up and down slopes, not across.