Gravely 915148 ZT 42 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Cleaning Battery and Battery Cables
(Figure 17)
1. Tip seat forward. See “TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD” on page 22.
2. Disconnect negative (–) cable first, then
positive (+) cable.
3. Clean battery cable ends, negative (–)
terminal, and positive (+) terminal with a
wire brush and rinse with a weak baking
soda solution.
4. Connect positive (+) cable first, then
negative (–) cable.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or dielectric grease
to battery cable ends and terminals.
6. Tip seat back. See “TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD” on page 22.
Charging the Battery
(Figure 17)
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.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS follow information
provided on battery and battery charger.
Contact battery and battery charger
manufacturers’ for detailed instructions.
1. Remove battery from unit. See “Factory-
Installed Battery Removal and
Installation” on page 25.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area.
3. Connect positive (+) lead of charger to
positive (+) terminal, and negative (–)
lead of charger to negative (–) terminal.
4. Charge battery according to battery
charger and battery manufacturers’
instructions.
5. Install battery on unit. See “Factory-
Installed Battery Removal and
Installation” on page 25.
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.
CARBON CANISTER FILTER
(If Equipped) (Figure 20)
1. Check the carbon canister filter for
debris accumulation every time the unit
is filled with fuel. Remove any buildup.
2. Clean or replace the carbon canister
filter whenever the engine air filter is
cleaned or replaced.
WARNING: FROZEN
BATTERIES CAN EXPLODE and
result in death or serious injury.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery.
Let the battery thaw before
charging.
Figure 20
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2
1. Carbon Canister
2. Carbon Canister Filter