Why is my Gravely 1842 ZT Lawn Mower engine hard to start?
Your Gravely Lawn Mower engine might be hard to start due to a dirty air filter (clean/replace air filter), a bad spark plug (replace spark plug), a weak or dead battery (recharge or replace battery), a dirty fuel filter (replace fuel filter), stale or dirty fuel (drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline), or a carburetor out of adjustment (contact your Gravely Dealer).
What does it mean if my Gravely Lawn Mower engine clicks but will not start?
If your Gravely Lawn Mower engine clicks but doesn't start, the issue could be a weak or dead battery (recharge or replace battery), corroded battery terminals (clean battery terminals), loose or damaged wiring (check all wiring), or a faulty solenoid or starter (contact your Gravely Dealer).
How to fix a Gravely 1842 ZT Lawn Mower that does not track straight?
If your Gravely Lawn Mower doesn't track straight, the issue might stem from improper air pressure in the tires (check and adjust tire pressure, but DO NOT exceed maximum recommended tire pressure) or eccentrics out of alignment (see "Adjusting the Unit to Track Straight" in Adjustments Section).
What to do if my Gravely Lawn Mower engine will not start?
If your Gravely Lawn Mower engine won't start, consider these potential causes: the steering-control levers are not locked in neutral (move both levers fully outward), the attachment clutch is engaged (disengage attachment clutch), you are out of fuel (fill fuel tank), the engine is not choked properly (see "Engine Starting And Shut-Off" in Operation section), the engine is flooded (wait several minutes before attempting to start), a bad spark plug (replace spark plug), a dirty air filter (clean/replace air filter), a dirty fuel filter (replace fuel filter), water in fuel (drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter), loose or damaged wiring (check all wiring), carburetor out of adjustment (contact your Gravely Dealer), weak or dead battery (rech...
Levers controlling direction and speed of the tractor.
Switches for starting/stopping engine and engaging attachments.
Levers for engine speed and cold starting.
Controls for parking brake and attachment height.
Fuel indicator window and fuel tank cap.
Chute deflector and anti-scalp rollers.
Explains warranty activation via registration card.
Advises using only genuine Gravely parts to maintain warranty.
Manufacturer's right to change products and delivery responsibilities.
Identifies and explains the purpose of safety decals on the unit.
Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTATIONS.
Covers safe working practices, laws, and required operator training.
Warns about moving parts and ensuring guards are in place.
Provides safety instructions for removing the mower deck.
Advises caution with hot parts and safe operation on slopes.
Details safe practices for operating on slopes, including angles and maneuvers.
Covers safe operation practices, including visibility, clearing area, and operator conduct.
Advises on personal protective equipment and safe body positioning.
Lists actions and conditions to avoid during operation for safety.
Guidelines for safely transporting and towing the unit.
Outlines safety measures before and during maintenance and repair.
Step-by-step guide to safely detach the tractor from its shipping skid.
Instructions for checking deck levelness, battery, oil, seat, and tires.
Instructions for inspecting belts and wiring connections.
Safety system shutting off engine if operator leaves seat.
Operation of ignition, choke, and parking brake controls.
Operation of throttle, PTO switch, and speed control levers.
How to lock levers and move the tractor forward/backward.
How to steer the tractor using the control levers for turns.
How to adjust the cutting height using the lift lever.
Lock mechanism for lift lever during deck removal.
Procedures for checking engine oil and fuel levels.
Steps for starting the engine, including cold weather.
Step-by-step instructions to safely shut down the engine.
How to engage the mower deck and operate for mowing.
Safety guidelines and procedures for operating on slopes.
Procedures for stopping the tractor and transporting the mower.
Tips for optimal mowing results and mulching.
A chart detailing required maintenance tasks and their frequency.
Important advice for maintaining the tractor's condition and warranty.
How to verify the functionality of the operator presence safety system.
Procedures for checking loose fasteners, parking brake, and tire pressure.
Guidelines for checking, removing, installing, and sharpening mower blades.
Procedures for charging, cleaning, and maintaining the battery.
Steps for safely removing and reinstalling the tractor battery.
Instructions for checking belts and cleaning the transaxle.
Details lubrication points and general cleaning procedures for the unit.
Steps to access the engine cover for service.
Procedures for checking/changing oil and servicing the air filter.
Instructions for cleaning cooling fins and replacing the fuel filter.
Inspection of muffler and spark arrestor.
Step-by-step guide to detach mower decks (48", 40", 42").
Procedures for attaching mower decks (48", 40", 42") to the tractor.
Steps for attaching the 42" mower deck to the tractor.
Chart and instructions for setting the mower cutting height.
Instructions for leveling the mower on a flat surface.
How to check and adjust the mower deck for side-to-side balance.
How to set the correct front-to-back angle of the mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 40" mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 48" mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 42" mower deck.
Detailed steps for replacing mower deck belts on 48", 40", and 42" decks.
Procedure for replacing the transaxle belt.
Steps for replacing the clutch shaft belt.
How to adjust speed control lever for neutral positioning.
Procedures for adjusting transaxle linkage for neutral operation.
How to adjust steering levers for straight forward tracking.
How to adjust steering levers for straight reverse tracking.
Procedures for adjusting operator seat and anti-scalp rollers.
Safe steps for jump-starting the tractor engine.
Information on checking interlocks, relays, and replacing fuses.
Advice on engine maintenance and preparing for storage.
Guidelines for storing the battery to prevent damage.
List of optional accessories available for the tractor.
List of genuine replacement parts with part numbers.
Solutions for issues like engine not starting or being hard to start.
Troubleshooting steps for when the unit does not track straight.
Technical data and dimensions for different mower models.
Details requirements, limitations, and exclusions of the limited warranty.
Levers controlling direction and speed of the tractor.
Switches for starting/stopping engine and engaging attachments.
Levers for engine speed and cold starting.
Controls for parking brake and attachment height.
Fuel indicator window and fuel tank cap.
Chute deflector and anti-scalp rollers.
Explains warranty activation via registration card.
Advises using only genuine Gravely parts to maintain warranty.
Manufacturer's right to change products and delivery responsibilities.
Identifies and explains the purpose of safety decals on the unit.
Explains the meaning of DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTATIONS.
Covers safe working practices, laws, and required operator training.
Warns about moving parts and ensuring guards are in place.
Provides safety instructions for removing the mower deck.
Advises caution with hot parts and safe operation on slopes.
Details safe practices for operating on slopes, including angles and maneuvers.
Covers safe operation practices, including visibility, clearing area, and operator conduct.
Advises on personal protective equipment and safe body positioning.
Lists actions and conditions to avoid during operation for safety.
Guidelines for safely transporting and towing the unit.
Outlines safety measures before and during maintenance and repair.
Step-by-step guide to safely detach the tractor from its shipping skid.
Instructions for checking deck levelness, battery, oil, seat, and tires.
Instructions for inspecting belts and wiring connections.
Safety system shutting off engine if operator leaves seat.
Operation of ignition, choke, and parking brake controls.
Operation of throttle, PTO switch, and speed control levers.
How to lock levers and move the tractor forward/backward.
How to steer the tractor using the control levers for turns.
How to adjust the cutting height using the lift lever.
Lock mechanism for lift lever during deck removal.
Procedures for checking engine oil and fuel levels.
Steps for starting the engine, including cold weather.
Step-by-step instructions to safely shut down the engine.
How to engage the mower deck and operate for mowing.
Safety guidelines and procedures for operating on slopes.
Procedures for stopping the tractor and transporting the mower.
Tips for optimal mowing results and mulching.
A chart detailing required maintenance tasks and their frequency.
Important advice for maintaining the tractor's condition and warranty.
How to verify the functionality of the operator presence safety system.
Procedures for checking loose fasteners, parking brake, and tire pressure.
Guidelines for checking, removing, installing, and sharpening mower blades.
Procedures for charging, cleaning, and maintaining the battery.
Steps for safely removing and reinstalling the tractor battery.
Instructions for checking belts and cleaning the transaxle.
Details lubrication points and general cleaning procedures for the unit.
Steps to access the engine cover for service.
Procedures for checking/changing oil and servicing the air filter.
Instructions for cleaning cooling fins and replacing the fuel filter.
Inspection of muffler and spark arrestor.
Step-by-step guide to detach mower decks (48", 40", 42").
Procedures for attaching mower decks (48", 40", 42") to the tractor.
Steps for attaching the 42" mower deck to the tractor.
Chart and instructions for setting the mower cutting height.
Instructions for leveling the mower on a flat surface.
How to check and adjust the mower deck for side-to-side balance.
How to set the correct front-to-back angle of the mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 40" mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 48" mower deck.
Steps to replace the belt on a 42" mower deck.
Detailed steps for replacing mower deck belts on 48", 40", and 42" decks.
Procedure for replacing the transaxle belt.
Steps for replacing the clutch shaft belt.
How to adjust speed control lever for neutral positioning.
Procedures for adjusting transaxle linkage for neutral operation.
How to adjust steering levers for straight forward tracking.
How to adjust steering levers for straight reverse tracking.
Procedures for adjusting operator seat and anti-scalp rollers.
Safe steps for jump-starting the tractor engine.
Information on checking interlocks, relays, and replacing fuses.
Advice on engine maintenance and preparing for storage.
Guidelines for storing the battery to prevent damage.
List of optional accessories available for the tractor.
List of genuine replacement parts with part numbers.
Solutions for issues like engine not starting or being hard to start.
Troubleshooting steps for when the unit does not track straight.
Technical data and dimensions for different mower models.
Details requirements, limitations, and exclusions of the limited warranty.
General| Brand | Gravely |
|---|---|
| Model | 1842 ZT |
| Category | Lawn Mower |
| Language | English |
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