Check Parking Brake; Clean Battery; Charge Battery - Gravely Pro-Walk 36 Operator's Manual

CHECK PARKING BRAKE

IMPORTANT: Check parking brake on both
sides of unit.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 19.
2. Bypass transaxles. See Move Unit
Manually on page 18.
3. Release parking brake.
4. Push unit forward.
• If both sides of unit remain in place
when pushed, no further adjustment is
needed. Advance to step 5.
• If either side of unit moves forward
easily, see Adjust Parking Brake on
page 27.
5. Return transaxle bypass levers to
operating position. See Move Unit
Manually on page 18.

CLEAN BATTERY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California
to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Remove Battery
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 19.
2. Remove wing knobs retaining battery
cover and remove cover. Retain for
reinstallation.
3. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from battery.
4. Remove hardware retaining hold-down
bracket and remove bracket. Retain for
reinstallation.
5. Remove battery.
1. Hold-Down Bracket
Clean Battery
1. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with a wire brush.
2. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
Install Battery
1. Reinstall battery.
2. Reconnect positive cable and then the
negative cable.
3. Place boot over positive terminal.
4. Reinstall battery bracket and battery
cover and secure with two wing knobs.

CHARGE BATTERY

Check battery with a voltmeter. If battery is
less than 11 volts, 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 in a well-
ventilated area.
3. Connect positive lead of charger to
positive terminal.
4. Connect negative lead of charger to
negative terminal.
5. Charge battery following battery
manufacturer's instructions.
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