Gravely Skidster 200, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...GLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL Owner Operator Manual Models 950004 Skidster 200 950005 Skidster 200 w additional hydraulics 950504 Skidster 200D w additional hydraulics 05060500 5 01 Printed in USA Skidster 2...

Page 2: ...ro 86 662 EEC r vis e par la directive 95 27 EEC et de la directive EC EMC 89 336 EEC modifi e par la directive EC 92 31 EEC conforme a las especificaciones de la directiva 98 37 CEE y la directiva d...

Page 3: ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 OK0062 17 14 15 16 OK0082 18 14 12 19 20 OK0850 13 OK0011 28 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or...

Page 4: ...4 Skidster 200D 21 22 23 24 25 26 OK0092 27 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 7 17 14 15 16 18 14 12 19 20 OK0870 28 29 20 CONTROLS AND FEATURES...

Page 5: ...ras de relevage 17 V rin d excavation 18 Godet standard 19 Patte de relevage 20 Pattes d arrimage 3 21 Manette des gaz 22 Bouton de r glage de traction en option 23 Compteur horaire 24 Voyant de temp...

Page 6: ...f any part on this vehicle with anything other than a Gravely authorized replacement part may adversely affect the performance durability or safety of this unit and may void the warranty Gravely discl...

Page 7: ...rstand and follow all safety messages Be alert to unsafe conditions and the possibility of minor moderate or serious injury or death Learn applicable rules and laws in your area REQUIRED OPERATOR TRAI...

Page 8: ...trols are in neutral locked out position Operators MUST be trained adults NEVER children ALWAYS travel with attachment lowered ALWAYS have heavy end of vehicle pointed up slope With loaded bucket heav...

Page 9: ...ate skin causing injury Before servicing hydraulics relieve all hydraulic pressure Check interlock system per manual before use 2 WARNING NEVER stand under or work under raised lift arms if cylinder l...

Page 10: ...ove key to prevent unauthorized use Never carry passengers on any part of unit Avoid uneven and rough terrain DO NOT operate near drop offs ditches or embankments Unit can suddenly turn over if a whee...

Page 11: ...ALWAYS block wheels and know all jack stands are strong secure and will hold weight of unit during maintenance When performing service which requires arms to be raised make sure cylinder lock is engag...

Page 12: ...battery and fill each cell to level indicated with electrolyte at 1 265 05 specific gravity and 80 F 27 C 4 Let battery stand for one half hour 5 Check electrolyte level and add more if necessary 6 Fo...

Page 13: ...ke by pulling the control lever out When the engine starts regulate choke as the engine heats up by pushing the control lever progressively inward to the OFF position A warm engine should require litt...

Page 14: ...5 minutes 3 If the engine stalls within that 5 minutes immediately leave and stay away from the machine 4 Keep away from the unit for at least 10 minutes to allow the engine pressure to drop 5 After...

Page 15: ...storage position and replace the pin IMPORTANT Always position cylinder lock all the way up and secure with retaining pin to avoid damage to unit when lift arms are lowered 5 Start the engine 6 Lower...

Page 16: ...ir space below the bottom of the filler neck Air space in the tank will allow the fuel to expand Never fill the fuel tank completely full 3 Replace the fuel tank cap securely Wipe up any fuel that may...

Page 17: ...urn the key to OFF DRIVING THE UNIT Speed The farther the traction control levers are moved the faster the unit will move Always move levers slowly To slow down slowly move levers toward neutral To st...

Page 18: ...te and raise the lift arms at the same time The bucket will slide into position 7 Before stopping the engine the bucket should be clear of the ground and the mounting plate should be tilted back 8 Sto...

Page 19: ...Check Traction Drive Chain Tension Initial X Lubricate Traction Drive Chain X Lubricate Rear Hub X Check Wheel Nuts Initial X Grease Chassis Initial X Service Air Cleaner gasoline X Replace Air Filte...

Page 20: ...diator to remove dust and debris CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL The large hydraulic reservoir is an integral part of the unit s main frame Fluid level is monitored with a dip stick Before the engine is f...

Page 21: ...hours and again after every 100 operating hours Change the hydraulic high pressure filter after first 100 operating hours and again every 400 operating hours Spin on Filter 1 Position unit on a level...

Page 22: ...s are sandy additional slack will improve chain performance Each front hub is direct coupled to a hydraulic motor The rear hubs are mounted on a fixed axle with the hubs running on tapered rolled bear...

Page 23: ...jackstands Remove the wheels from the unit 3 Remove chain guards 4 Use a general purpose oil 10w30 and apply onto the upper and lower chain that is exposed 5 Start the unit and move it forward to exp...

Page 24: ...he outer hub bearing Place the hub assembly on the axle and position the inner cone and rollers assembly in the outer end of the hub 5 Fit slotted nut on the stub axle 6 While rotating the hub tighten...

Page 25: ...ter every 50 operating hours The paper element should be replaced after every 200 operating hours Under extremely dusty or sandy conditions the elements should be serviced several times a day See Engi...

Page 26: ...ve the filler caps 2 Remove cell caps and check the electrolyte level in each cell The level should be even with the bottom of the fill tubes Interior plates must be covered 3 Add distilled water as n...

Page 27: ...e of the battery with water 8 Connect positive cable 9 Connect negative cable 10 Replace battery cover REPLACING FUEL FILTER Gasoline Replace the fuel filters once each year or after every 200 operati...

Page 28: ...amage from overheating 1 Park unit on a level surface with the lift arms lowered the engine off and the key removed 2 Check air flow and mechanical areas for blockage including the air intake cooling...

Page 29: ...ty Dispose of fuel properly Refer to Maintenance and Engine Manual for detailed instructions of items below 4 Service the air cleaner 5 Grease the unit 6 Change the crankcase oil 7 Remove the spark pl...

Page 30: ...or dirty 3 Crankcase oil level is low 4 Engine overheating 5 Spark plugs are failing 6 Dirty fuel filter 7 Fuel system is contaminated 1 Reduce ground speed 2 Clean or replace air cleaner element s 3...

Page 31: ...ket 31 787 mm R Depth below surface 16 406 mm SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers 950004 005 Gasoline 950504 Diesel Performance Rated operating load with standard bucket 300 lbs 136 kg 520 lbs 236 kg Rated o...

Page 32: ...yall Leveller 850004 Trencher 30 850003 Backfill Blade 850005 Rotary Tiller 850016 Ripper w forks backing plate 850006 Auger 8 850007 Auger 12 850008 Auger 18 850009 Auger 24 850010 Auger 30 Tree Plan...

Page 33: ...l The purchaser must notify Ariens Company or an authorized Gravely service representative of the need for warranty service The purchaser must transport the product to and from the place of warranty r...

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