Gravely 992111, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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LUBRICATING UNIT
IMPORTANT: Wipe front axle grease zerk and two front
axle castor pivots clean before and after lubrication.
NOTE: Use Stens Mix Hi-Temp Grease or equivalent
(part number 00036700).
SERVICING THE BATTERY
NOTE: Unit comes equipped with a maintenance-free
battery that requires no regular maintenance except
cleaning the terminals.
Battery Removal and Installation
Removal
(Figure 10)
1. Place unit in the service position (see SERVICE
POSITION on page 20).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and battery from
unit.
Installation
(Figure 10)
1. Install battery on unit with battery hold-down bracket.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
3. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
4. Close hood (see SERVICE POSITION on page 20).
Cleaning the Battery
(Figure 10)
1. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then positive (+)
cable.
2. Clean battery cable ends and terminals with wire brush.
Rinse with a weak baking soda solution.
3. Connect positive (+) cable first, then negative (–) cable.
4. Coat terminals with dielectric grease or petroleum jelly.
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Charging the Battery (Figure 10)
Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
Item Lubrication Location Interval
1 Repack Front Axle Caster Pivot 400
hours
2 Grease Front Axle Grease Zerk 50
hours
Oil All Pivot Points and Pin
Connections
50
hours
Figure 9
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand
the 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.
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WARNING: FROZEN BATTERIES CAN
EXPLODE and result in death or serious injury. DO
NOT charge a frozen battery. Let battery thaw
before charging.
1. Battery
2. Negative (–) Terminal
3. Negative (–) Cable 4. Positive (+) Terminal
5. Positive (+) Cable
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2
4
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Figure 10
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Battery for models 992111, 113, 115, 117, 124, 127,
128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 139, 145.
Battery for models 992121, 123, 125, 126,
136, 137, 138.