MTD i1046, i1050 warranty Tires, Battery, Cutting Deck Removal

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Maintaining Your Tractor

WARNING

Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli- ances.

Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) to prevent unintended starting before removing the mower deck.

Tires

WARNING: Never exceed the maxi- mum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommended operating tire pressure is:

•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires

•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires

IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.

Battery

The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels cannot be checked.

•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build-up.

•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.

•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Charging

If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

WARNING: Batteries give off an ex- plosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space heat- er, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

appliances.

Jump Starting

WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these in- structions to prevent the screwdriver

from shorting against the frame.

IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle.

1.Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.

2.Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery.

WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in ei- ther battery could explode.

Cleaning the Battery

Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces- sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Battery Failures

Some common causes for battery failure are:

• incorrect initial activation

• undercharging

• overcharging

• corroded connections

• freezing

 

These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.

Cutting Deck Removal

To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:

1.Disengage the PTO (Blade Engage) and engage the parking brake.

2.Place the deck gauge wheels in their highest setting (lowest deck setting).

3.Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.

4.Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure 22.

50" Mower Deck Shown

Deck Support

Pin

Figure 22

5.Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm.

6.Move to the right side of the tractor and pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the RH lift arm.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents Slope Gauge —Safe Operation Practices Your ResponsibilityChildren OperationGeneral Operation Do Not Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- mentService Attaching the Battery Cables Opening the Tractor HoodGas and Oil Fill-up Mulching Plug and Shipping Brace RemovalTire Pressure Throwing objects. Never operateIts down position, even with Know the Controls Control Switch Key Switch Module12V Power Outlet Throttle Control Lever PTO Blade EngageSystems Indicator Monitor/Hour Meter Seat Adjustment LeverDeck Lift Lever Cup HolderSafety Interlock System Reverse Caution ModeCargo Net Hydro Transmission Bypass RodsStarting the Engine Stopping the EngineDriving The Tractor If the blades are engaged, disengage the PTOSteering the Tractor Driving On SlopesMoving the Tractor Manually MowingInstalling Mulching Plug on 46 Decks only Installing Mulching Plug on 50 Decks onlyMulching Raise and hold the chute deflector in up positionMaking Adjustments MakingLeveling the Deck Deck Gauge Wheel Adjustment Front To Rear LevelingSee Figure Deck Rear Roller Adjustment Deck onlyMaintaining Your Lawn Tractor Changing Engine Oil & FilterChecking Engine Oil Level Operating Air Cleaner Servicing the Precleaner Spark Plugs Servicing Paper ElementSteering Maintenance Engine CoolingCarburetor Fuel LineCleaning the Tractor and Deck LubricationDeck Wash System Battery TiresCutting Deck Removal Spindle Assembly Cutting BladesBlades may be removed as follows Hex Flange NutReinstalling the Cutting Deck Hydrostatic TransmissionChanging the Deck Belt FusesMower Deck Maintaining Your Tractor Attachments & Accessories Off-Season StorageDrain fuel only into an approved container Safety Labels Trouble Shooting Clean gears Steering effort Lack of LubricationArms Debris in steering gearsTo order replacement Description ModelOr visit MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage General Emissions Warranty Coverage U.S.A
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