MAINTENANCE
HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
1.Stop the engine.
2.Move the lift lever to the DECK LEVEL position (see Figure 28).
WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure the lift lever is locked in the DECK LEVEL position.
3.Loosen the nut on the adjuster plate (see Figure 19). The ad- juster plate is located under the left rear fender.
4.Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
5.Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.
6.Tighten the nut on the adjuster plate.
7.Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches neutral on the gearbox.
Nut |
Adjuster |
Plate |
Left |
Rear |
Wheel |
Figure 19 |
8.Raise the lift lever from the DECK LEVEL position to a CUT- TING HEIGHT position (see Figure 28).
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black battery cable from the negative
WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1.Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2.To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3.Install the battery.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black cable.
4.Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal with the fas- teners as shown.
1. Disconnect the black cable from the negative | 5. Fasten the black cable to the negative | |
(Figure 20). | ||
teners as shown. | ||
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2.Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3.Lift the battery tray and the battery out of the unit.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1.Remove the battery.
2.Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure the solution does not get into the battery cells.
3.Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire brush.
4.Install the battery.
5.To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
| Positive (+) |
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| Terminal |
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Wing Nut |
| Red Cable |
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| Carriage Bolt |
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| Battery |
Black Cable |
| Battery Tray |
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| Carriage Bolt | Figure 20 |
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