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Remove Battery

1. Place seat in the service position (See

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE on page 15).

2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)

cable (Figure 9).

3. Remove holddown and remove battery.

Replace Battery

1. Replace battery and secure with battery holddown.

2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–)

cable.

3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

4. Return seat to operating position.

Clean Battery

Keep battery and its terminals clean. Inspect every 100

operating hours or monthly for best performance.

1. Remove battery from unit. See Remove Battery on

page 19.

2. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush.

3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.

4. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 19.

Charging the Battery

Battery Electrolyte First Aid

Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid.

• 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 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 19.

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 the instructions from

battery charger manufacturer and battery

manufacturer.

5. Replace battery. See Replace Battery on page 19.

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.

LUBRICATE UNIT

NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent

(part number 00036700).

Apply oil at all pivot points and pin connections.

WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN

EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO

NOT charge a frozen battery. Let battery thaw

before charging.

1. Negative terminal

2. Positive terminal

3. Battery

OF1671

Figure 9

REF LUBRICATION QTY LOCATION INTERVAL

1 REPACK 2 CASTER PIVOT 400 Hrs

OIL ALL PIVOT

POINTS, PIN

CONNECTIONS

50 Hrs

OF1793

Figure 10

1 2 ... 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ... 31 32

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