Gravely Pro-Master 252 - Page 23

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Battery Removal (Figure 10)
1. Place unit in the service position (see
Service Position on page 22).
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Remove battery hold-down bracket and
battery from unit.
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Battery 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 22).
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.
Charging the Battery (Figure 10)
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. ALWAYS follow information provided
on battery and battery charger. Contact
battery manufacturer and battery charger
manufacturer for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit (see Battery
Removal (Figure 10) on page 23).
2. Place battery on bench or other well-
ventilated area.
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. Install battery on unit (see Battery
Installation (Figure 10) on page 23).
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.
1. Battery
2. Negative (–)
Terminal
3. Negative (–)
Cable
4. Positive (+)
Terminal
5. Positive (+)
Cable
Figure 10
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4
1
3
5
Battery for models
922210, 212, 213, 217
Battery for models 992215, 216
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4
1
3
5
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let battery thaw before charging.