2.12 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS

BOLT LOCATION

TORQUE

Blade Mounting Bolt

115-120 ft-lbs.

Cutter Housing Spindle Nut

75-80 ft-lbs.

Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts

40-45 ft-lbs.

Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount

30-35 ft-lbs.

Engine Mounting Bolts

 

15 &17 HP Kawasaki

15-20 ft-lbs.

3.ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3.1UNCRATE UNIT: Remove upper handle assembly, fuel tank, and linkages from the top of the crate.

3.2SERVICE BATTERY: (Electric start units only)

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

The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.

3.2.1 Remove battery cover from the machine.

DANGER

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.

Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space.

Make sure venting path of battery is always open once battery is filled with acid.

3.2.2Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for recommended charger settings).

Voltage

Percent

Maximum

 

Charging Interval

Reading

Charge

Charger Settings

 

 

 

12.6 or greater

100%

16 volts/7 amps

No Charging Required

12.4 – 12.6

75

– 100%

16 volts/7 amps

30 Minutes

12.2 – 12.4

50

– 75%

16 volts/7 amps

1

Hour

12.0 – 12.2

25

– 50%

14.4 volts/4 amps

2

Hours

11.7 – 12.0

0 – 25%

14.4 volts/4 amps

3

Hours

11.7 or less

0%

14.4 volts/2 amps

6

Hours or More

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