Regular Maintenance

Safety Interlock System Check

Battery Maintenance

Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test procedure in Operating the Tractor. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.

Blade Brake Check

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is turned off.

1.With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in seat, start the engine.

2.Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower drive belt to stop.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

WARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cables first (A, Figure 9) then the cover & positive cables (B).

2.Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).

3.Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery. Secure to steering tower.

3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,

4.

Remove the battery (E).

 

see your dealer.

 

 

5.

Clean the battery compartment with a solution of

 

 

 

 

baking soda and water.

 

Engine Maintenance

Reproduction C

 

 

6.

Clean the battery termi

als and cable ends with a wire

Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine

 

b ush and battery termi

al cleaner until shiny.

maintenance procedures and recommendations.

7.

Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment.

Check / Clean Oil Cooler

 

 

Secure w h he battery hold-down rod (C) and

 

 

wingnut & washer (D).

 

(Kohler Models)

 

 

8.

Re-a a h he battery cables, positive cables and

The engine oil cooler is located on the side

f the engine

 

over first (B) then the negative cables (A).

(A, Figure 8) and should be cleaned with

mpressed air

9.

Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with

at regular intervals or if dirty.

 

 

 

petrole m jelly or non-conducting grease.

 

 

 

 

D

A

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

Figure 8. Clean Oil Cooler

 

 

 

 

E

 

 

 

 

 

A. Oil Cooler

 

 

Figure 9. Battery Maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. Negative Cables

 

 

 

 

B. Positive Cables & Cover

 

 

 

C. Hold-Down Rod

 

 

 

 

D. Wingnut & Washer

 

 

 

 

E. Battery

 

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