Service

Battery Removal

Warning! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the seat box frame. To remove the battery:

1.Remove the two hex tapping screws from the battery hold-down bracket and remove the bracket. Use care to avoid losing the trim strip from the bottom of the bracket.

See Fig. 7-1.

Battery Hold Down Bracket

Hex Tap Screw

Trim Strip

Figure 7-1

2.Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the black negative battery lead to the negative battery post (marked NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.

3.Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked

POS).

4.Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.

5.Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the reverse order.

Warning! Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead. This will prevent sparking or possible injury from an electrical short caused by contacting the tractor body with tools being used to connect the cables.

7

Charging the Battery

Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has been stored for a period of time.

•A voltmeter or load tester should read 12.6 volts (DC) or higher across the battery terminals. See Fig. 7-2.

Voltmeter

State of

Charging

Reading

Charge

Time

 

 

 

12.7

100%

Full Charge

12.4

75%

90 Min.

 

 

 

12.2

50%

180 Min.

12.0

25%

280 Min.

 

 

 

Figure 7-2

•Charge the battery with a 12-volt battery charger at a MAXIMUM rate of 10 amps.

Servicing Electrical System

A fuse is installed to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not function, check for a blown fuse.

If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the tractor’s electrical system checked by your Troy-Bilt Service Dealer.

Relays and Switches

There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your Troy-Bilt Service Dealer.

Deck Removal

Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:

1.Move the tractor to a level surface, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, and set the parking brake.

2.Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to their highest setting (lowest deck setting).

3.Remove the ‘V’ belt from the PTO pulley, located on the bottom of the engine, using one of the following two methods.

Warning! The muffler at the rear of the tractor may be extremely hot, and could cause serious burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler. Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the belt from the PTO pulley.

Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley

1.Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between the deck idler pulleys and the PTO pulley on the bottom of the engine.

28