Ariens 985115 User Manual

Owner/Operator Manual Models 985114 - 16 HP 985115 - 8.5 HP985117 - 13.5 HP985119 - 12 HP 08499300 1/03Printed in USA Professional 2-Wheel Tractor

GB - 102. Connect the forward end to the pivot plate on the unit with a .375 x .75 clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x .065 flat washers and a .09 x .75 co

GB - 11 CONTROLS AND FEATURES NOTE: Read the attachment(s) and unit manuals before operating the equipment. Operate the unit only from the operator’

GB - 12 Throttle Lever The throttle lever is used to control the engine speed. To increase the engine speed, move the lever up to the “FAST” position

GB - 133. Ensure the PTO control is in the “OFF” position and the gear shift lever is in the “NEUTRAL” position.4. If the engine is cold, apply the ch

GB - 14TIPS FOR OPERATIONUse slow gears when operating the tractor on rough ground, slopes, small areas, near buildings or other obstacles.Use a slow

GB - 153. Clean the dipstick tube and the dipstick (Figure 11). 4. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth or towel and put it back in the tub

GB - 164. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated area.5. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal, and negative (–) lead

GB - 17To adjust the reverse clutch (Figure 13) :1. Loosen the two nuts on the end of the fwd-rev control extension rod. 2. Turn the adjusting nut so

GB - 18IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16.4. Tighten all PTO brake bolts until the springs are solid. B

GB - 19IMPORTANT: Tighten and loosen the bolts in a cross sequence as shown in Figure 16.11. Turn all of the jam nuts counterclockwise to loosen. 12.

2 ENGLISH 1. Operator Presence Control2. Steering Brake Handlebar3. Throttle Control4. Ignition Switch5. Hourmeter6. Range Shift Handle (Two Speed Ax

GB - 20TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Starter will not operate when ignition key is turned to “S” position.1. Fwd-Rev lever in “FORW

GB - 21Attachment will not operate.1. Gear shift lever in “NEUTRAL” position.2. Attachment jammed or damaged.3. Attachment slip clutch out of adjustme

GB - 22SERVICE PARTSBe sure to always use genuine Gravely parts to keep your unit running like new.Part no. Qty Description01554800 1 Battery (Robin a

GB - 232-Year Limited WarrantyGravely Division of Ariens Company (Gravely) hereby warrants to theoriginal consumer purchaser that all Gravely Two-Whee

GRAVELYA Division of Ariens Company655 West Ryan StreetP.O. Box 157Brillion, WI 54110-0157920-756-2141Fax 920-756-2407www.gravely.com

GB - 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GB - 42. Check the safety interlock system to make sure that it is functioning properly. Unit must not start unless direction control lever is in neu

GB - 5 SAFETY DECALS AND LOCATIONS ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 3 below for Safety Decal locations. 1. DANGER!To

GB - 6 2. SAFETY FIRST3. SAFETY FIRST4. CAUTION! Do not park on a slope unless wheels are chocked. SAFETY RULES Read, understand and follow all safet

GB - 7DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.NEVER place you

GB - 8Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-

GB - 9 ASSEMBLY Install Hubs and Wheels For Semi-Pneumatic Wheels: install bushings and wheel/hub assemblies onto tractor axles. For all other wheels