Gravely Compact Pro 34 Operator's Manual page 21

4. Remove hold down and remove battery.
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with battery
hold down.
2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive,
then negative). Position boot over
positive terminal.
3. Return seat to operating position.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect
every 100 operating hours or monthly for best
performance.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 20.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on
page 21.
Charging the Battery
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with Milk of Magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
ALWAYS follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact
battery manufacturer for extensive
instructions to charge battery.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 20.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to charger and
battery manufacturers' instructions.
5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on
page 21.
Jump-Starting
Gravely does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and electrical system components. See your
engine manual for more detailed information.
LUBRICATE UNIT
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin
connections.
Ref LUBRI-
CATION
1 Repack
Oil
STEERING CONTROL NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of
the Unit (Figure 10)
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.
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a
minimum of five minutes, then shut OFF
engine.
2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack
up the unit so that both drive wheels are
off the ground.
3. Remove the drive wheels from the unit.
4. Start the engine, run engine at full
throttle, and release the parking brake.
5. Move the steering levers from Forward
to Reverse several times to make sure
controls are free. Then return steering
levers to neutral position.
6. Check wheel(s) for movement.
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1
Qty LOCATION INTERVAL
2 Caster Pivot
All Pivot
Points, Pin
Connections
Figure 9
OF1794
400 Hrs
50 Hrs