ALWAYS DISENGAGE BLADE OPERATION BEFORE DISMOUNTING.
9.Parking Brake:
Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In emergency situations, brake may be used in conjunction with the natural braking of the transaxle by applying pressure with foot. Always set parking brake before dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is disengaged before moving.
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, SHUT OFF ENGINE, ALLOW TO COOL AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG.
ENGINE
For complete engine operating and maintenance informa- tion, refer to engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and supplied with each mower.
BATTERY
Procedure for initial activation of battery:
1.Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery.
2.Let stand for 30 minutes.
3.Charge at 4 amps for 3 hours or 1 amp for 12 hours.
4.After initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with distilled water.
Procedure for
1.Charge battery.
2.Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify cables so that they may be easily reconnected to the correct
terminal. (See also wiring diagram shown on Body Assembly illustration.)
3.Clean top of battery and terminals.
4.Do not remove battery from mower.
5.To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct terminals and charge battery if needed.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
The best tension for a V
TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT
To adjust tension, loosen four (4) bolts which hold engine to mount and belt keeper in place. Adjust tension bolt (located at rear of chassis) until desired tension is achieved. Do not over tighten. Tighten four (4) bolts holding engine.
MOWER DRIVE BELT
Belt tension for mower drive belt is adjusted by loosening nut on mower deck turnbuckle assembly and turning turnbuckle to achieve desired tension. Retighten nut. Tension should be checked with belt in engaged position.
REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO LONGER BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS BE- COME WORN.