Gravely Pro-walk hydro 36HR PG Owner's/Operator's Manual page 42

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H
F
Figure 47
Installing Battery
1. Place isolator pad (I) in battery tray (H).
Ensure that isolator pad is on the bottom
and sides of battery tray. See Figure 47.
2. Install battery (G) in battery tray (H) with
positive terminal in rear.
3. Install rear long carriage bolt (F) and nut.
Do not overtighten.
4. Tighten nut on long carriage bolt (E) to
secure battery (G) in battery tray (H). Do
not overtighten.
5. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to
prevent corrosion.
6. Connect the positive (+) battery cable
(D) and install cover (C). See Figure 46.
7. Connect negative (-) battery cable (B)
and install cover (A).
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Park unit safely. (See PARKING on
page 19.)
2. Disconnect and remove battery. See
Removing Battery on page 41.
3. Wash battery with solution of four
tablespoons of baking soda to one
gallon of water. Be careful not to get the
soda solution into the cells.
4. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright.
6. Apply general purpose grease or
silicone spray to terminal to prevent
corrosion.
7. Install battery. See Installing Battery on
page 42.
Charging Battery
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Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery.
IMPORTANT: ONLY use an automatic
charger designed for use with your 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
Removing Battery on page 41.
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.
5. Install battery on unit See Installing
Battery on page 42.
Jump-Starting
Gravely does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and electrical system components. See the
Engine Manual for more detailed information.
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WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let battery thaw before charging.
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!