WARNING

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

Batteries give off an explosive gaswhile charging. Charge bat- tery in a well ventilated

5.Lookingat the cuttingdeckfromtheleft sideof the tractor,locatethe decksupportpinonthe rearleft sideof the deck. SeeFigure23.

6.Pullthe decksupportpinoutwardto releasethe deck fromthedecklift arm.

7.Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rearof the tractor andreleasethe pin intothe holeprovided.

8.Repeatthe abovestepsonthe tractor'srightside.

9.Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchonthe right fenderto raisedeckliftarmsupandout of the way.

10.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdecktowardthe frontof the

tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.

11.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out fromunderneaththetractor.

Tires

maximum inflation pressure

,_ WARNING: Never exceed the shown on the sidewall of tire.

The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:

Approximately10psifor the reartires

Approximately14psi for the fronttires

IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire

manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi. Do not overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting deckto mowunevenly.

Charging

If the tractorhas not beenput into usefor anextended periodof time,chargethe batterywithanautomotive-type 12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six amps.

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 instructionsto prevent the screwdriver from shorting against the frame.

IMPORTANT:Neverjumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith the batteryof a runningvehicle.

1.Connectendof onejumpercableto the positive terminalof the goodbattery,thenthe otherendto the positiveterminalof the deadbattery.

2.Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative terminalof the goodbattery,thento the frame of the unit with the dead battery.

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.

Battery

The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-freeAcid. levelscannotbechecked.

Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalsclean andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.

Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light coatof petroleumjellyor greaseto bothterminals.

Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe positiveterminalto preventshorting.

IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason, disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit'sterminal first,followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire. When re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE (Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedby the NEGATIVE (Black)wire. Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedto thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat- ingsystem.

procedure could cause sparking,

_ WARNING" Failure to use this and the gas in either battery could

explode.

Cleaning

Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution.If neces- sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswitha wire brushto removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.

Battery Failures Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:

• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging

• overcharging

• corrodedconnections

• freezing

These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's warranty.

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769-01645A specifications

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