Charge Battery; Check Fasteners; Lubricate Unit - Gravely Pro-Stance 48 Operator's Manual

CHARGE BATTERY

NOTICE: DO NOT fast charge. Charging at a
higher rate damages or destroys battery.
ONLY use an automatic charger designed for
use with your battery.
NOTICE: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery by battery manufacturer.
Contact battery manufacturer for details
regarding charging.
1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove
Battery on page 24.
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to
positive terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative terminal.
5. Charge battery according to charger and
battery manufacturers' instructions.
6. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 24.
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.

CHECK FASTENERS

Check for loose hardware and tighten if
necessary.

LUBRICATE UNIT

1. Apply oil to all pivot points and pin
connections.
2. Pump grease into grease fittings.
Lubricate Caster Fork Bearings
See Figure 24.
1. Place steering levers in neutral position
and engage parking brake.
2. Stop engine, remove key and wait for
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
3. Remove dust cap.
4. Pump grease into the fitting until grease
appears at the top of the upper bearing.
5. Reinstall dust cap.
1. Dust Cap
2. Grease Fitting
Lubricate Caster Wheel Bearings
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 19.
2. Support unit so front wheels are off the
ground.
3. Remove wheel from front fork.
See Figure 25.
4. Remove end caps from wheel hub.
5. Pump grease into fitting until grease
squeezes through the seal in the wheel
hub.
6. Wipe away excess grease.
7. Reinstall end caps onto wheel hub.
8. Reinstall wheel into fork and lower unit to
ground.
IMPORTANT: After tightening bolt, tire should
not have any side-to-side play. Tighten bolt
until there is a slight amount of drag on the
wheel bearing. The wheel should not spin
freely.
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1. Grease Fitting
2. End Cap
EN - 25
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2
Figure 24
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Figure 25