Regular Maintenance

Safety Interlock System Check

Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedur. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.

Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

3.If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see your dealer.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first (A, Figure 8).

2.Remove the battery hold-down (C) and battery.

3.Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.

4.Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.

Engine Maintenance

 

5.

Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and secure

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance

with the battery hold-down (C).

 

procedures and recommendations.

 

6.

Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (B).

 

 

7.

Coat the cable e ds a d battery terminals with petroleum

 

 

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Figure 8. Battery

A. Negative Cable

B. Positive Cable & Cover

C. Rubber Hold-Down Strap

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