Battery Charging, Batteries Produce Explosive Gases

Assembly Instructions

3.After the battery is filled with electrolyte, replace the filler caps and charge the battery. Refer to Battery Charging.

Battery Charging

DANGER

BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES

•Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, so that gases produced while charg- ing can dissipate.

•Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mate- rials away from the battery at all times.

•Make sure the battery cap vents are open after the battery is filled with acid (check manifold vent on each cap).

•Make sure the battery charger is un- plugged before connecting or disconnect- ing cables to the battery.

1.Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes. DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom- mended charging rate. Charge until specific gravity is at least 1.250. Total charging time should not exceed one (1) hour.

2.After charging the battery, adjust the electrolyte level to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in. (6 to 13 mm) above the plates].

IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the battery. Electrolyte will overflow through the vented caps onto parts of the machine and WILL result in se- vere corrosion.

3.Install battery.

Battery Installation

IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mount- ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe damage to the machine. A hazard may be created by damage to critical working parts and safety sys- tems.

Install the battery in the mower as shown in Battery Installation photo. Connect the positive (+) first and then the negative (-) cable to the proper battery ter- minal [red cable and boot connects to the Posi- tive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and over the battery post, making sure it covers the post com- pletely to prevent an electrical short.

WARNING

Make sure the battery cap vents are open. Improper venting of the battery COULD cause a battery explosion.

Battery Clamp

Secured by

Wing Nut(s)

(+) Battery Cable

Connection

Battery Installation

Mower Deck Assembly

Deck Caster Wheels Installation

1.Remove the bolt, nut, axle spacer tube, and spacer washers from each deck caster wheel fork.

NOTE: Spacer washers are used only when the optional semi-pneumatic deck wheels (8.25 x 2.75) are installed.

2.Fit the axle spacer tube through the wheel hub, position the spacer washer on each side of the hub (if used), and fit the assembly into the wheel fork.

3.Insert the 3/8-16 x 4-1/2 in. bolt through the wheel fork with the bolt head to the outside and install the 3/8-16 in. Keps nut.

4.Tighten the bolt and nut until the axle spacer tube bottoms against the inside of the wheel fork (will not turn) while the wheel and spacer washers (if used) spin freely without binding.