4,

To properly sharpen the cutting

blades,

remove equal

Battery

 

amounts of metal from both ends of the blades along the

 

 

 

cutting edges, parallel to the trailing edge, at a 25 °- to 30 °

 

 

angle. Always grind each cutting blade edge equally to

 

 

maintain proper blade balance.

See Fig.

7-6.

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON 65 WARNING!

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it'sterminal 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.

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Figure 7-6

CAUTION: If the cutting edge of the blade has previously been sharpened, or if any metal separation is present, replace the blades with new ones.

WARNING! A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration, may damage to the tractor and/ or result in personal injury.

5.Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.

NOTE:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

CAUTION: Use a torque wrench to tighten the

blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 Ibs-ft and 90 Ibs-ft.

WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.

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.

JumpStarting

 

battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and

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ARNING!

Never jump start

damaged

or frozen

 

ignitions are

off. Do not allow

cable

clamps

to touch.

1.Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor's discharged battery.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post of the jumper battery.

3.Connect the second cable negative (-) to the other post of the jumper battery.

4.Make the final connection on the engine block of the tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection.

 

vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's

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AUTION:

 

If the jumper

battery is installed on a

 

engine when

jump starting your tractor.

5,

Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of

 

this manual).

 

 

 

6,

Set the tractor's

parking brake

before removing the jumper

 

cables, in reverse order of connection.

Charging

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 appliances.

CAUTION: When charging your tractor's battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.

If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery as follows:

1.Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.

2.If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery

until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the

charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.

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