Gravely 994129 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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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 page 27.
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 27.
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.
TRANSAXLE NEUTRAL
ADJUSTMENT
Eliminating Excessive Creeping of
the Unit
See Figure 19.
1. If hydraulic system is cold, run unit for a
minimum of five minutes, then shut off
engine.
2. With the unit up to and facing a wall, jack
up the unit so that both drive wheels are
off the ground.
3. Remove the drive wheels from the unit.
4. Start the engine, run engine at full throttle,
and release the parking brake.
5. Move the steering levers from Forward to
Reverse several times to make sure
controls are free. Then return steering
levers to neutral position.
6. Check wheel(s) for movement.
NOTICE: The right and left hydraulic pumps
are adjusted the same way.
7. If a wheel moves, adjust the return to
neutral mechanism on the hydraulic
pump:
a. Loosen the return to neutral screw on
the pump.
b. Slowly move the speed and direction
control bracket clockwise or
counterclockwise until the wheel stops
moving.
c. Hold the stop bracket in position and
tighten the return to neutral screw on
the pump.
8. Move steering levers from Forward to
Reverse several times and return
steering levers to neutral position. Check
wheel(s) for movement.
9. If wheel is still moving, repeat
steps 7 and 8.
10. Shut off engine.
11. Replace drive wheels.
STEERING LEVER ADJUSTMENT
See Figure 20.
1. Shut off engine. Remove the ignition key.
2. Place rear access panel in the service
position. See Service ACCESS on
page 23.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. Loosen the eccentric spacer nut.
WARNING: This adjustment
requires operating the engine. Use
extreme care to avoid contact with
moving parts and hot surfaces. Be
sure rear of unit is well supported
and secure before starting engine.
1
Figure 19
2
1. Return-to-neutral Adjusting Screw
2. Speed and Direction Control Arm
Axle Direction