Full Product Manual

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PRODUCT CARE
CHARGING
WARNING
Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the 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.
CAUTION
Only use the approved charger for your battery type. Reference your battery
charger’s Owner’s Manual prior to charging your riding mower’s battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your riding mower has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge
the battery as follows:
1. An AGM battery charger should be used. Recommended charge rate is 1.1A to
14.8V.
• If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger
indicates that charging is complete.
• If the charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight (8) hours.
FUSE
One 5A fuse is installed in your riding mower’s wiring harness located just above the
battery, under the left fender, to protect the riding mower’s electrical system from
damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function or your riding mower’s engine will not
crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It can be found at the rear
of the riding mower, underneath the fender located by the battery.
CAUTION
Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the
blown fuse.
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Release the two latches (a) securing the battery cover (b) to the battery box (c)
and remove the battery box lid. See Figure 19.
(a)
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
(d)
Figure 19
2. Unhook the two rubber straps (d) securing the battery in place.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal (e) is marked POS. (+). The negative
battery terminal (f) is marked NEG. (–). See Figure 20.
3. Remove the hex cap screw (g) and sems nut (h) securing the black negative
battery lead (i) to the negative battery post (f) (marked NEG). Move the cable
away from the negative battery post.
4. Remove the red boot (j), hex cap screw (k) and sems nut (l) securing the red
positive battery lead (m) to the positive battery post (e) (marked POS).
5. Carefully lift the battery out of the battery box.
6. To Install the battery reverse STEPS 1-5.
(l)
(h)
(f)
(e)
(m)
(j)
(k)
(g)
(i)
Figure 20
Tires
WARNING
For proper traction and deck leveling the maximum recommended tire
pressure is 12 psi. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
NEVER exceed the Maximum PSI noted on the tire side wall.
Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of operation or weekly. Keep the tires
inflated to the recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten the tire
service life and produce an uneven cut. Observe the following guidelines:
Rear Tires — 10-12 psi (69-82.7 kPa) max recommended operating pressure.
Front Tires — N/A - Front tires are semi pneumatic and do not require inflation.
• Do not inflate a tire above the operational pressure of 12 psi (82.7 kPa).
• Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously under inflated. Have it
inspected and serviced by a qualified tire mechanic.
Using the Transmission Bypass Valves
If for any reason the mower will not drive or you wish to move the mower, the two
hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with a bypass valve that will allow you to
manually move the mower short distances.
WARNING
Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass valve open. Serious
transmission damage will result from doing so.
IMPORTANT: The mower is equipped with two hydrostatic transmissions. Each
transmission is equipped with a bypass valve that MUST be opened before manually
moving the mower.
IMPORTANT: Unless purging air from the hydrostatic transmission oil system, the
bypass valves MUST be closed before operating the mower.
1. Loosen the two star knobs (a) securing the leg pad (b) to the mower. See Figure
21.
2. Remove the leg pad from the mower.