Promaster 310 Owner/Operator Manual Models 990018 25 HP Kohler 990020 23 HP Kawasaki ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL 08495100A 1/02 Supercedes 08495100 Printed in USA
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ENGLISH 1. Parking Brake Lever 2. Throttle Lever 3. Choke Control 4. Oil Pressure Warning Light 5. Deck Lift Lever 6. Cut Height Lever 7. Ignition Switch 8. PTO Switch 9. Handlebar 10. Hydraulic Oil Cooler 11. Muffler 12. Hydraulic Pump 13. Transmission Bypass Valve 14. Hydraulic Reservoir Fill 15. Battery 16. Direction Control Pedal 17. Fuel Tank Cap 18. Seat Suspension Adjustment Knob 19. Seat Adjustment Lever 20. Hourmeter FRANÇAIS 1. Levier de frein de stationnement 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! 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.
ASSEMBLY SAFETY RULES 1 & 2. DANGER Read the operator’s manual. OL1801 Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit. ALWAYS remove key and/or wire from spark plug before assembly. Unintentional engine start up can cause death or serious injury.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body parts. ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure. DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool. ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch points. Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or serious injury.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
ASSEMBLY Fill Engine Crankcase WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Assembly, Fuel and Battery Safety Rules before proceeding. The unit is shipped without oil in engine crankcase. Refer to engine manual for proper oil type and crankcase capacity. Check Hydraulic Oil Tools required: • • See Maintenance. socket wrench, 15/16" tire gauge Fill Engine Fuel Tank See Filling Fuel Tank in Operation. Unpack Unit Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container.
Throttle Lever Oil Pressure Warning Light Move lever to FAST (1) position to increase engine speed. Move lever to SLOW (2) position to decrease engine speed. 1 If light turns on during operation: 1. Stop unit and engine. 2. Wait five minutes. 3. Check engine oil level and fill if OG0601 necessary. 4. Check for external damage to engine. To test oil pressure warning light, turn ignition key to the run position. Light should turn on. 2 OE0340 Choke Pull choke control out to start a cold engine.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (1.3 cm) below bottom of filler neck. NOTE: Fuel tank capacity is 7.5 gal. (28.4L). 6. Replace fuel cap and tighten. 7. Clean up any spilled fuel. TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY Turn ignition key to OFF. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Check each item in Before Each Use in the Maintenance Schedule. 2. Disengage PTO. 3. Engage parking brake. 4. Apply choke to a cold engine. 5. Place throttle lever to FAST when starting a warm engine.
MAINTENANCE Gravely Dealers will provide any service or adjustments which may be required to keep your unit operating at peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, contact an Gravely dealer or an authorized engine manufacturer's service center. CHECKING SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Test the safety interlock system before each use. If the system does not function properly, do not operate the unit until repairs are made.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER 2. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, then positive). 3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush. 4. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly. 5. Reconnect cables to battery (positive, then negative). 6. Replace battery cover. Replace hydraulic oil filter after the first 50 hours of operation and every 200 hours thereafter. 1. Clean around dipstick cap and dipstick. Remove dipstick. 2. Place container under oil filter to catch dripping oil. 3.
CHECK ENGINE OIL COOLER CHANGE OIL Check engine oil cooler every 25 hours. Check more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions. See engine manual for detailed instructions. Change engine oil every 100 hours. See engine manual for detailed instructions. CLEAN COOLING AREAS CLEAN HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER Blow out hydraulic oil cooler with compressed air every 25 hours of operation to remove dust and debris. Remove shrouds and clean cooling areas every 100 hours.
ADJUSTING PARKING BRAKE 4 To test parking brake: 1. Engage parking brake, shut off engine and remove key. 2. Disengage transmission. See Moving Unit Manually in Operation. 3. Push unit. If unit can be moved, adjust parking brake. To adjust parking brake: 1 3 5 1. Loosen jam nuts. 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Adjusting Bolt Plate Bolt Notch Neutral Switch Neutral Bracket Figure 7 OF3350 ADJUSTING DIRECTION CONTROL PEDAL 1. Remove jam nut from stop bolt and remove stop bolt from frame. 1 2 2.
STEERING BELT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen idler nut. 2. Tighten adjustment screw. Torque to 23 - 27 in. lbs. (2.6 - 3 Nm). 3. Tighten idler nut. 11. Reinstall battery into unit and connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then negative (-) cable. 12. Replace battery cover. CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER PRESSURE can penetrate skin and cause severe burns that can result in death or serious injury.
STORAGE ACCESSORIES See your authorized Gravely Dealer to add these optional accessories. WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand Storage Safety Rules in Safety section before proceeding. Part No. Description 78900300 Steering Wheel Kit SHORT TERM 79200300 Mulching Kit - 60" Mower IMPORTANT: NEVER spray unit with water or store unit outdoors. Inspect unit for visible signs of wear, breakage or damage. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws properly tightened and know unit is in safe working condition.
SERVICE PARTS SPECIFICATIONS Model Number 990018 990020 Description Name PM 310 25 HP PM 310 23 HP Part No. Description 03621100 Battery 21416800 Air Filter - Kohler Length 70" (177.8 cm) 21535900 Air Filter - Kawasaki Height 50.8" (129 cm) 21410800 Fuel Filter Width 50.3" (127.8 cm) 21397200 Engine Oil Filter - Kohler 21535800 Engine Oil Filter - Kawasaki 09246900 Hydraulic Filter 21525900 Spark Plug - Kohler (Qty. 2) Weight lbs. (kg.
2 Year Limited Warranty Gravely Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 Ariens Company hereby warrants to the original consumer purchaser that all Gravely Two-Wheel, Professional G, Pro, and ProMaster products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase or 1000 hours, whichever comes first.
GRAVELY A Division of Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407 www.gravely.
