Basic Engine Maintenance; Belts - Gravely Promaster 260Z Service Manual

Charging the Battery
WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious
injury. DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Let
battery thaw before charging.
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. ALWAYS
follow information provided on battery and battery
charger. Contact battery manufacturer and battery
charger manufacturer for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery Removal
and Installation on page 19).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-ventilated
area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+)
terminal, and negative (-) lead to negative (-)
terminal.
4. Charge battery according to the instructions from
battery charger manufacturer and battery
manufacturer.
Storage
The battery is a perishable item and it should be stored
properly to obtain a long, useful life. Batteries not in
use will self discharge.
If the battery will not be used for more than three
months, it should be removed and stored in a cool, dry
place.
Any collection of dirt, grease, or electrolyte should be
removed from the top of the battery.
The battery must be recharged monthly or when the
cell specific gravity reads less than 1.255. Before
reinstalling the battery in the spring, it should always be
fully recharged.

BASIC ENGINE MAINTENANCE

See your engine manual and Section 5 of this manual
for detailed information on the operation and
maintenance of your engine.
1. Each day before operating, check the level of the
oil in the engine. Never operate the engine when
the oil level is below the add mark.
2. Each day before operating, check the air cleaner
element. Dirt can decrease the flow of air to the
engine.
3. Each day before operating, check the air cooling
system on the engine. Debris can decrease the
flow of air cooling the engine.
4. Follow the maintenance instructions in your engine
manual concerning oil and filter changes.

BELTS

WARNING: MOVING PARTS can cut or
amputate body parts. ALWAYS wait for
moving parts to stop before performing
maintenance or service.
CAUTION: DAMAGED OR WORN BELTS
may result in injury and/or damage to the unit.
Check belts for excessive wear or cracks
often.
Belt Access
1. Properly stop and park unit (refer to Owner's
Manual).
2. Lower the mower.
3. Place foot board in open position (Figure 10).
4. Secure raised footboard with latch.
4
1. Footboard in open
position
2. Footboard in closed
position
20
1
5
2
3. Support Frame
4. Pivot
5. Latch
Figure 10
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