Gravely 42 ZT XL Operator's Manual page 23

SERVICING BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a
maintenance-free battery that requires no
regular maintenance except cleaning the
terminals and periodic charging.
WARNING: 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.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove
(Figure 18)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Loosen and remove bolts.
4. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
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1. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
2. Bolts
Figure 18
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Install
(Figure 19)
1. Install battery on the unit with battery
hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
3. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
4. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 19)
1. Tip seat forward (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 20).
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1. Battery Hold-Down Bracket
2. Negative (–) Cable
3. Negative (–) Terminal
4. Battery
5. Positive (+) Cable
6. Positive (+) Terminal
Figure 19
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