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Gravely Dealers will provide any service which may be
required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency.
Should engine service be required, it can be obtained
from a Gravely Dealer or the engine manufacturer’s
authorized service center.
SERVICE POSITIONS
Service position for 260Z:
1. Place unit on a flat level surface. ALWAYS stop
engine. Assure unit is secure and will not tip over.
Strap and clamp onto lift if used.
2. Place steering levers in neutral position and set
parking brake.
3. Unhook hood latches.
4. Firmly grasp engine frame and cover. Lift to desired
service position. (Figure 7)
Daily Service Position: Place engine hood prop rod into
service slot. Assure rod is engaged in slot properly.
Full Service Position: Slowly release frame after seat
contacts foot board. Use care and be sure of your footing.
Do not step on mower deck.
5. When service is complete, lower hood and secure
with latches.
Service Position for 250Z
Remove pin holding seat down on left rear corner. Firmly
grasp seat frame handle and lift past vertical. Lay
inverted seat on foot rest. When service is complete,
return seat to upright position and reinstall pin.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING
MOVING PARTS can result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS stop unit, remove key, and wait for moving
parts to stop before attempting any maintenance
procedures.
ELECTRIC SHOCK can result in serious injury or
death and/or damage to equipment.
DO NOT remove wire from spark plug while engine is
running.
CAUTION
HOT SURFACES may result in injury. DO NOT touch
engine or drive parts which are hot from operation.
Allow parts to cool before servicing.
CAUTION
WHEN OPENING ENGINE COVER, USE CARE TO
PROPERLY ENGAGE PROP INTO SLOT. Be sure
footing is secure to accomodate weight shift of hood
when rotating to full service position.
WARNING
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS and FLAMMABLE FUEL can
result in serious injury or death. Handle fuel with care.
ALWAYS use an approved (RED) fuel container.
No Smoking!
No Lighted Materials!
No Open Flame!
Allow engine to cool.
Use caution with fuel. Fuel is very flammable. Keep
fuel in a clean and tight container. Keep fuel away from
fire or heat. Never put fuel in the fuel tank while the
engine is running or hot. Clean up any spilled fuel
before starting the engine.
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1. Steering Levers
2. Parking Brake
3. Footboard
4. Engine Hood & Frame
5. Engine Hood Prop Rod
6. Service Slot
7. Daily Service Position
8. Full Service Position
9. Engine
10. No Step Decal
11. Battery
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3
1
10
8
7
4
5
9
6
11
Figure 7
SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE