General Lubrication; Servicing The Battery - Gravely Promaster 260Z Service Manual

GENERAL LUBRICATION

IMPORTANT: Wipe each fitting clean before and after
lubrication.
Lube fitting locations are: front axle pivot (1) (Figure 8)
Apply Sten Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent to the
lube fittings. Order P/N: 00036700 - Ten pack of 14 oz.
cartridges.
When using Sten Mix Grease for the first time, all
components should be thoroughly cleaned prior to
lubricating.
Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.
1
2
1
Item Lubrication
1 Repack
2 Grease
Oil
Figure 8
IMPORTANT: Wipe front axle grease zerk and two
front axle caster pivots clean before and after
lubrication.
NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).

SERVICING THE BATTERY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand the entire Safety section before
proceeding.
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.
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Location Interval
Front Axle Caster 400
Pivot hours
Front Axle 50
Grease Zerk hours
All Pivot Points, 50
Pin Connections hours
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free
battery that requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove
1. Place hood in full service position (see Service
Positions on page 16).
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+)
cable (Figure 9).
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery
from unit.
Install
1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-down
bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (-)
cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly.
4. Close hood.
Cleaning the Battery
1. Disconnect negative (-) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire
brush. Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (-)
cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum
jelly.
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5
1. Battery
2. Negative (-) Terminal
3. Negative(-) Cable
19
4
4. Positive (+) Terminal
5. Positive (+) Cable
Figure 9
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3
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