Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service

CATCHER-FULL ALARM

ADJUSTMENT

There are two ways to adjust the “catcher full” alarm one for grass volume and one for sensitivity.

GRASS VOLUME ADJUSTMENT

Sliding the paddle bracket (C, Figure 30) up increases the volume of grass in the collector before the alarm goes off. Sliding the paddle bracket (C) down decreases the volume of grass in the collector before the alarm goes off.

1.Loosen bracket hardware (B).

2.Slide paddle bracket (C) up or down.

3.Tighten bracket hardware (B).

SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT

Sliding the carriage bolt, washer and nut (D) up decreas- es the sensitivity in the collector before the alarm goes off. Sliding the carriage bolt, washer and nut (D) down increases the sensitivity in the collector before the alarm goes off.

1.Loosen carriage bolt, washer and nut (D).

2.Slide carriage bolt, washer and nut (D) up or down the alarm paddle (A).

3.Tighten carriage bolt, washer and nut (D).

Note: It may be necessary to change the catcher-full alarm as turf conditions change.

MOWER LIFT ADJUSTMENT

Mower lift height can be adjusted using the mower lift chains. For increased mower lift, use the thrid chain link (as shown in Figure 31). For more below-ground travel, use the fourth link.

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING

Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be the result of a defect in the charging system or other electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.

C	B
C
	A
B	D
	D
Figure 30. Catcher Alarm Adjustment
A. Alarm Paddle	C. Paddle Bracket
B. Bracket Hardware	D. Carriage Bolt, Washer
	and Nut

Figure 31. Mower Lift Adjust

(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor) A. Mower Lift Chain

To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte tem- perature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate high- er than 10 amps.