Gravely COMPACT-PRO 991072 User Manual
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BATTERY
Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-
free battery that requires no regular
maintenance except cleaning the terminals.
Remove Battery
1. Shut OFF engine. Engage parking
brake. Remove the ignition key.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Maintenance Schedule on page 17).
3. Disconnect cables from battery
(negative, then positive) (Figure 11).
4. Remove hold down and remove battery.
Replace Battery
1. Replace battery and secure with battery
hold down.
2. Reconnect cables to battery (positive,
then negative). Position boot over
positive terminal.
3. 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
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
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
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated place.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand 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.
1. Negative
terminal
2. Positive
terminal
3. Battery
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Figure 11