He}( Cap Screw
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damageto yourengine'salternatingsystem. Cleaning Battery
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorandwashingwith a bakingsoda andwatersolution.If necessary,scrapethe battery terminalswitha wire brushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwithgreaseorpetroleumjelly to preventcorrosion. Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
•Incorrectinitialactivation
•Overcharging
•Freezing
•Undercharging
•Corrodedconnections
ThesefailuresareNOTcoveredby yourtractor'swarranty.
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CLEANING THE ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuelor oil spilledon the machineshouldbewipedoff promptly.Do NOTallowdebristo accumulatearoundthe coolingfinsof the engine or onany otherpartof the machine.
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IMPORTANT: Theuse of a pressurewasherto cleanyourtractoris NOTrecommended,it maycausedamageto electricalcomponents, spindles,pulleys,bearingsor the engine.
Ascrewplugcan befoundonyourtractor'sdecksurfaceas seen in Fig. 14.Thisplugcan be replacedwitha waterportto be usedas part of a
The DeckWashSystemTM is usedto rinsegrassclippingsfromthe deck'sundersideandpreventthe buildupof corrosivechemicals.
NOTE: A deckwashsystemcan bepurchasedthroughthe retail locationinwhichyou purchasedthistractor.Formoreinformation,
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