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Gravely COMPACT-PRO 991072 User Manual

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9. Follow the instructions in To Add

Hydraulic Fluid: on page 19.

Purging the Hydraulic System

1. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack

up the unit so that both drive wheels are
off the ground.

2. Disengage the parking brake and put the

transaxle bypass levers in the neutral
position. See Moving the Unit with the
Engine Off
on page 16.

3. Start the engine and slowly move the

steering levers in forward and reverse
five or six times.

4. Stop the engine and put the transaxle

bypass levers in the drive position. See
Moving the Unit with the Engine Off on
page 16.

5. Start the engine and slowly move the

steering levers in forward and reverse
five or six times.

6. Stop the engine, check the oil level and

add oil as needed.

7. Repeat steps 2–6 until the transaxles

operate smoothly in forward and reverse
at normal speeds without excessive
noise.

MOWER BLADES

Remove

1. Turn the engine off. Remove the ignition

key. Remove the ignition wire from the
spark plugs.

2. Remove the bolts, cup washer, and

blades from the spindle shafts.

Replace

1. Put the blades, cup washers, and the

bolts back on the spindle shafts.

2. Tighten the bolts to a torque of

115-160 lbf-ft (156-217 N•m).

3. Replace the ignition wire on the spark

plugs.

WARNING:

This adjustment

requires operating the engine.
Use extreme care to avoid
contact with moving parts and hot
surfaces. Be sure rear of unit is
well supported and secure before
starting engine.

Figure 8

1. Drain Plug
2. Oil Filter
3. Filter Guard
4. Mounting Hardware

1

4

3

2

CAUTION:

Use sturdy gloves or

padding to protect hands when
working with mower blades.

Figure 9

1. Blade
2. Cup Washer
3. Bolt

1

3

2