Gravely 996122 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 28

Red Jumper Cable
12 volt
Booster
Battery
Metal Surface
Black Jumper Cable
Disconnecting Jumper Cables
Refer to Figure 21:
1. Let both vehicles run for several minutes to charge up
the dead battery before removing jumper cables.
2. Disconnect black jumper cable from the metal surface
on the vehicle that had the dead battery.
3. Disconnect the other end of the black jumper cable
from the negative post on the booster battery.
4. Disconnect the red jumper cable from the positive (+)
post on the booster battery.
5. Disconnect the other end of the red jumper cable from
the positive (+) post on the dead battery.
6. Drive the vehicle that had the dead battery for a while
to recharge battery or recharge battery with a battery
charger. Follow all battery charger instructions when
recharging a battery with a battery charger.
Dead
Battery
Figure 21
Fuel System
DANGER: Observe safe fuel handling
precautions.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Do not fill tank with engine running or
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• Allow engine to cool before servicing the
• Clean up any gasoline spills immediately.
• Keep fuel away from open flame or spark.
• Store vehicle away from open flame or
• Use extra caution when handling gasoline
• Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well
• Never attempt to start engine when there
• Store gasoline in an approved container
• Never buy more than a 30 day supply of
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a
• When practical, remove equipment from
• Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
• Long-term exposure to vapors can cause
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
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while engine is hot. Allow engine to cool
before filling. Spilling fuel over engine,
muffler, or a hot object may result in a fire
or explosion.
fuel system.
spark if there is fuel in the tank.
and other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
ventilated areas.
is a strong odor of gasoline fumes
present. Locate and correct cause.
and keep it out of children's reach.
gasoline.
vehicle, on a truck, or on a trailer. Interior
carpets and plastic truck bed liners
insulate container and slow loss of static
charge.
truck or trailer and refuel equipment with
its wheels on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel equipment on the
truck or trailer using a portable container
and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle. If a
gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep nozzle in contact with rim of fuel tank
or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
serious injury and illness.
opening.