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Maintaining
Your Lawn
Tractor
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge battery in a well ven- tilated 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.
NOTE: On models with a
5.Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left side of the deck. See Figure
6.Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm.
7.Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.
8.Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
9.Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise deck lift arms up and out of the way.
NOTE: Models with a
10.Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
11.Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
•Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
•Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT: 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.
Battery
The battery is sealed and is
•Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive
•After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
•Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reinstalling the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and result in damage to your engine’s alternating system.
Charging
If the tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge 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 appli- ances.
Jump Starting
WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.
IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery with the battery of a running vehicle.
1.Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
2.Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead battery.
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause sparking, and the gas in either battery could explode.
Cleaning
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing with a baking soda and water solution. If neces- sary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• incorrect initial activation | • undercharging |
• overcharging | • corroded connections |
• freezing |
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These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.
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