IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked ‘‘Bottom’’ (or with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT:Use a torque wrench to tighten the blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70
Battery
California Proposition 65 Warning: Battery
posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
Jump Starting
WARNING: Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
•Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor’s discharged battery.
•Connect the other end of the (+) cable to the positive (+) post of the jumper battery.
•Connect the second negative
•Make the final connection on the engine block of the stalled tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part to assure a good connection.
IMPORTANT: If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s engine when jump starting your tractor.
•Start the tractor (as instructed on page 16).
•Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
•Allow the tractor’s engine to run for 15 minutes before shutting it off to allow the alternator time to charge the discharged battery.
Charging
If the unit has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the battery with an automotive- type
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 appliances.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
•Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob in the disengaged (OFF) 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 deck belt from around the tractor’s electric PTO clutch (refer to Changing the Deck Belt).
•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.
•Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear of the tractor and release it.
•Pull the deck support pin outward to release the deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 20.
Support Pin |
Figure 20
•Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
•Move the deck lift lever into the top notch to raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
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