Full Product Manual

14 Section 4 — Product care
• Fully charge the batteries and recharge the
batteries every 30 days when in storage.
Removing The Tractor From Storage
1. Fully charge the batteries and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressures.
2. Drive the tractor without a load to
make certain all the tractor systems are
functioning properly.
Maintenance
WARNING
Before performing any maintenance or repairs,disengage
blade(s) PTO, set parking brake, turn key switch to OFF position
and remove power key to prevent unintended starting.
Lubrication
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system,
parking brake and lift linkage at least once a
season with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles
once a season. Lubricate the axles and the rims well
with an all-purpose grease before re-installing them.
Front Axles
Each end of the tractor’s front pivot bar may be
equipped with a grease fitting. Lubricate with a grease
gun after every 25 hours of tractor operation.
Lubricate Rack & Pinion
Once per season, or every 25 hours of operation,
it will be necessary to lubricate the steering rack
teeth and pinion gear (a) located under the front
of the tractor. Using standard automotive grease,
apply grease to the front side of the steering rack
teeth and pinion gear (a), as indicated in Figure 4-3.
(a)
Figure 4-3
Battery Storage
1. The batteries should be stored with a full
charge. Discharged batteries can freeze
faster than charged batteries in cold
temperatures.
2. The batteries should be fully charged once
every month.
Note: It will take approximately 4 hours
to fully charge the batteries. Leaving the
batteries connected to the charger for more
than 4 hours will not damage the batteries,
but when the charging is complete the
charger should be disconnected.
3. Batteries should not be kept in a discharged
state. Permanent damage to the batteries
can occur.
4. Fully recharge the batteries before returning
to service.
Charging the Batteries
WARNING
The batteries contain corrosive fluid and toxic material —
HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep away from children. Do not puncture,
disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate. Explosive gases could
be vented during charging or discharging. Charge in a well
ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
WARNING
Recharge only with the charger provided with this tractor.
A charger that is not suitable for this machine may damage
the batteries or create the risk of fire.
WARNING
Do not charge or operate the tractor in the rain or in wet
conditions.
Note: Rechargeable batteries degrade with time
and use. The batteries may eventually need to be
replaced. To have the batteries replaced, contact
your authorized Service Dealer.
Note: Replace batteries if battery capacity drops
below 50% of initial capacity
Note: Using old or faulty batteries could cause a
system fault that results in loss of power
1. Lift the charge port door (a), located on the
rear body panel of the tractor. See Figure 4-4.
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-4
2. Insert the charging cord (b) into the charge
port (c). Plug charger cord (b) into wall outlet.
See Figure 4-4.
Note: It will take approximately 4 hours to
fully charge the batteries.
Note: The Vehicle Control Module (VCM) LED’s
will blink continuously when charging and the
LCD display will display percentage of charge.
The battery is completely charged when
all green lights are illuminated and the LCD
displays 100%. Refer to the Operator’s Manual
for more charging tips.
Note: When the charging cord is plugged
into the tractor and not yet plugged into the
wall, the LED’s will illuminate continuously
until the cord is plugged into the wall.
3. If at any time you get a charger fault
when charging your battery, follow these
procedures:
a. Turn the power key off.
b. Unplug the charger from the tractor.
c. Unplug the charger from the power
source.
d. Plug the charger back into the power
source.
e. Plug the charger back into the
tractor.
f. It the problem persists contact
qualified service personnel.
Battery Charging Tips
• Use only the battery charger provided with
this tractor.
• The batteries should be fully charged before
the initial use.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
• It is recommended that the tractor be
charged once every month during off-
season storage.
• Always disconnect battery charger (or
extension cord, if used) from the electrical
outlet first, then disconnect battery charger
from the charging port.
• It is recommended that the batteries be fully
charged after each use. Storing batteries
in a discharged state could reduce future
performance.
• It will take approximately 4 hours to fully
charge the batteries. Leaving the batteries
connected to the charger for more than 4
hours will not damage the batteries.
• The batteries do not develop a memory and
do not need to be fully discharged before
recharging.
Fuses
CAUTION
For continued protection against risk of injury or electric
shock, do not replace blown fuses please call qualified
service personnel.
Adjustments
WARNING
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the key
switch is ON, except where specified in the Operator’s
Manual.
Seat
Refer to the Set-Up & Assembly section of this
manual for seat adjustment instructions.
Parking Brake
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the tractor is running.
Always disengage blade(s) PTO, set parking brake, turn key
switch to OFF position and remove power key to prevent
unintended starting.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop
when the brake pedal is completely depressed, or
if the tractor’s rear wheels can roll with the parking
brake applied, the brake is in need of adjustment.
See an authorized service dealer to have your
brakes properly adjusted.