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1. Negative Terminal
2. Positive Terminal
3. Battery
4. Hold Down Bracket
Figure 19
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with hold-
down bracket.
2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive,
then negative). Position boot over
positive terminal.
3. Tip deck lift handle back and reconnect
deck lift link.
Clean Battery
Keep battery and terminals clean. Inspect
every 100 operating hours or monthly for best
performance.
1. Remove battery from unit.
2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum jelly.
4. Replace battery.
Charging the Battery
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
Follow First Aid directions for contact with
battery fluid.
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External Contact: Flush with water.
•
Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention
immediately!
•
Internal Contact: Drink large quantities
of water. Follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg or vegetable oil. Get
medical attention immediately!
In case of internal contact, DO NOT induce
vomiting!
IMPORTANT: DO NOT fast charge. Charging
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at a higher rate will damage or destroy
battery. ONLY use an automatic charger
designed for use with your battery.
ALWAYS follow information provided on
battery by battery manufacturer. Contact
battery manufacturer for extensive
instructions to charge battery.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Remove
Battery on page 28).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to charger and
battery manufacturers' instructions.
5. Replace battery. See on page 29.
Jump-Starting
Gravely does not recommend jump-starting
your unit. Jump-starting can damage engine
and electrical system components. See your
engine manual for more detailed information.
TRANSAXLE NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of
the Unit
(Figure 20)
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a
minimum of five minutes, then shut off
engine.
2. Face unit against wall and jack up unit
so both drive wheels are off the ground.
3. Remove drive wheels from unit.
4. Start engine. Run engine at full throttle
and release parking brake.
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WARNING: This adjustment
requires operating the engine.
Use extreme care to avoid
contact with moving parts and hot
surfaces. Ensure rear of unit is
well supported and secure before
starting engine.
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