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Gravely Mower won't move
Posted on 8/13/17 at 7:24 pm
Posted on 8/13/17 at 7:24 pm
My BIL's brand new Gravely zero turn is stuck in the yard. It just stopped moving. The engine runs but it's doesn't move forward or back. Any suggestions? Sounds like the PTO belt either broke or came off but its brand new. Like 2 weeks old.
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Posted on 8/13/17 at 7:28 pm to tigereye58
Check to make sure the bypass valve is pushed in, it's the little rod that sticks out and let's you roll the thing
This post was edited on 8/13/17 at 7:31 pm
Posted on 8/13/17 at 8:04 pm to jpainter6174
One on each side.
Posted on 8/13/17 at 8:20 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
He said he check that. Only thing I can figure is the belt slipped off.
Posted on 8/13/17 at 9:08 pm to tigereye58
Sudden stop and will start but won't drive?? Hydro belt more than likely
Posted on 8/13/17 at 9:48 pm to tigereye58
Take the parking brake off
Posted on 8/14/17 at 8:54 am to FournetteForEver7
It was a broken spring. I've had my spring pop off but never break.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 11:56 am to tigereye58
what model Gravely. I am about to pull the trigger on a new Z-turn and Gravely is top of my list right now.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:21 pm to reveille
I'm not sure. He's had it 2 weeks. Gravely was at the top of my list also. A spring isn't a big deal but it sucks to be left in the yard. I'm going to look more at warranties.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 12:34 pm to tigereye58
It happening at two just weeks is a little disconcerting. Even though it is under warranty it makes you wonder how often he will be left stuck in the yard.
My top two right now are Gravely ZT HD and Hustler Raptor SDX. Been back and forth trying to decide.
My top two right now are Gravely ZT HD and Hustler Raptor SDX. Been back and forth trying to decide.
Posted on 8/14/17 at 2:18 pm to reveille
IF something major is going to happen it will likely happen in the 1st few weeks.
I have a Gravely walk behind that I got in 2011. It's been a beast ever since I bought it.
I have a Gravely walk behind that I got in 2011. It's been a beast ever since I bought it.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 12:36 pm to bbvdd
So it appears there was a part recall for that model's tension spring. He said they fixed it on the spot and never even took it off the trailer. Must have been a bad batch of tension springs. Doesn't sound like a major problem or anything to be too concerned about.
Posted on 8/15/17 at 1:22 pm to tigereye58
You would think the dealership would have fixed a recall before selling it
Posted on 8/15/17 at 1:28 pm to reveille
I wouldn't let this turn you away from Gravely they are proven reliable, every manufacturer has some sort of recall or fix that a dealer is responsible to complete prior to sale, dealers miss stuff as well. We have a 42" commercial that has over 500hrs and we just had to change a worn drive belt. We run 2 for our small mowing business and will be upgrading next year sticking with Gravely.
This post was edited on 8/15/17 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 8/15/17 at 2:48 pm to Beessnax
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You would think the dealership would have fixed a recall before selling it
Some recalls are just repair recalls. You don't change everyone just the one's that come in broken. It could just be they improved the spring but not everyone is having issues so they replace as needed.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:28 pm to tigereye58
I just experienced the same thing . . . Won't move . . . Where is this spring located ? I have a 42" ZTR .
Posted on 7/8/19 at 12:33 pm to Nautilus66
wow, new member responding to a thread over 2 years old 
Posted on 7/8/19 at 1:37 pm to Bedhog
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wow, new member responding to a thread over 2 years old
Impressive for sure.
Posted on 7/8/19 at 7:29 pm to tigereye58
I’ve had a gravely for ten years now. I have beat the hell out of it and all I’ve done is change worn belts, oil, filters and blades.
Great mower
Great mower
Posted on 7/9/19 at 8:31 am to Nautilus66
I can't help you, but damn impressive google skills 
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