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.
•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.
•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.
WARNING: Do not use the tractor battery to start other vehicles.
Cleaning the battery
Keep the terminals and the top of the battery clean and free from corrosion. Clean the battery with baking soda and water or a commercial battery cleaner. If nece- ssary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
CAUTION: Do not allow any cleaning solution to get inside the battery.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
•incorrect initial activation
•undercharging
•overcharging
•corroded connections
•freezing
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s warranty.
FUSE
A 20 amp fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown.
It can be found under the hood mounted between the dash panel and fuel tank on the
IMPORTANT: Always use a 20 amp fuse for replacement.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
To properly remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob (or lever) in the disengaged (Blade Stop) position and engage the parking brake.
•Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the bottom notch on the right fender.
•Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley(s).
•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.
IMPORTANT: Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.
•Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 22.
•Repeat the above steps on the right side of the tractor.
Support Pin |
Figure 22
•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to raise the lift arms out of the way.
•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.
•Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out from underneath the tractor.
CHANGING THE DECK BELT BELT
IMPORTANT: The
Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting before removing the belt(s). All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
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