Check Parking Brake; Clean Battery - Gravely 992274 Operator's Manual

3. Check blade balance by sliding an
unthreaded bolt through center hole. Hold
the bolt level. If blade does not remain
horizontal, sharpen the heavy end until
blade is balanced.
Install Blades
See Figure 30.
CAUTION: Mating surfaces
between spindle, lower spindle
guard, blade and washer MUST
be free of debris to ensure
correct tightness and alignment.
1. Secure lower spindle guards and blades
to spindles with one bevel washer and
hex bolt. Torque to 156 – 217 N•m
(115 – 160 lb-ft).
2. Reconnect spark plug wires.

CHECK PARKING BRAKE

IMPORTANT: Check brake on both sides of
unit.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 23.
See Figure 32.
2. Measure length of compression spring
and distance between the stop nut and
trunnion. Compression spring length
MUST be 3.8 cm (1 1/2") and the gap
between stop nut and trunnion MUST be
3.2 – 6.4 mm (1/8 – 1/4").
• If measurements are outside
specification, adjust parking brake. See
Adjust Parking Brake on page 34.
• If measurements are within
specification, no adjustment is needed.
Figure 32
3. Return unit to operating position.

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
See Figure 33.
1. Place unit in service position. See
Service Position on page 23.
2. Disconnect the negative cable and then
the positive cable from battery.
3. Remove wing knobs securing hold-down
bracket to battery and remove bracket.
4. Remove battery.
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1. Battery
2. Wing Knob
3. Hold-Down Bracket
4. Positive Battery Cable
5. Negative Battery Cable
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. Install battery and secure with hold-down
bracket and wing knobs.
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Figure 33
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