Clean Battery; Charge Battery; Check Fasteners; Lubricate Unit - Gravely Pro-Turn 400 Series Operator's Manual

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 32.
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
Figure 32
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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3
5
4
2. Reconnect positive cable and then the
negative cable.
3. Place boot over positive terminal.
4. Return seat to operating position.

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 28.
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.
6. Reinstall battery. See Install Battery on
page 28.
Jump Starting
Gravely does not recommend jump starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and system components. Refer to engine
manual for details.

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 33.
1. Place steering levers in neutral position
and engage parking brake.
2. Stop engine, remove key and wait for all
moving parts to stop and for hot parts to
cool.
3. Remove dust cap.
4. Pump grease into fitting until grease
appears at the top of the upper bearing.
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