Gravely Promaster 992066 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 Service
Positions on page 17 in Maintenance).
3. Disconnect cables from battery (negative, then
positive) (Figure 9).
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 Battery on
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
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 Replace Battery on page 19.
Jump Starting Battery
IMPORTANT: DO NOT jump start battery on model
992069. Failure to comply will void the engine warranty
and can damage the engine.
The unit used for jump starting should have a 12 volt
battery with at least 500 cold cranking amperes, and a
negatively grounded system.
NOTE: Ensure battery is not frozen. If the fluid is frozen,
remove battery from unit and allow it to thaw before
charging.
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the discharged battery (Figure
9).
2. Connect the other end of the same jumper cable to
the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
3. Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery.
4. Make the final jumper cable connection to the
engine block or the furthest ground point away from
the discharged battery.
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 9