Full Product Manual

9
ADJUSTMENTS
Connecting the Battery Cables
WARNING
California PROPOSITION 65 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.
WARNING
When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment may have been left
disconnected from the terminals at the factory. To connect the battery cables,
proceed as follows:
1. Release the two latches securing the battery cover (a) to the battery box (b)
and remove the battery box lid (c). See Figure 5.
(a)
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 5
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. (+) (d). The negative
battery terminal is marked NEG. (–) (e).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable (f) is already attached, skip ahead to step 4.
2. Remove the red boot (g), if present, from the positive battery terminal (d) and
attach the red cable (f) to the positive battery terminal (d) with the hex cap
screw (h) and sems nut (i).
(i)
(l)
(e)
(d)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(k)
(j)
Figure 6
3. Position the red boot (g) over the positive battery terminal (d) to insulate it and
help protect it from corrosion.
4. Attach the black cable (j) to the negative battery terminal (e) with the hex cap
screw (k) and sems nut (l).
5. Reverse STEP 1 to reinstall the battery cover to the battery box.
Note: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery,
charge the battery prior to operating the machine.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
• The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed at the factory. However,
even a “maintenance free” battery requires some maintenance to ensure its
proper life cycle.
• Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery terminal sealer, or coat
the terminals with a thin coat of grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against
corrosion.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosion.
• Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak electrolyte when tipped.
BATTERY STORAGE
• When storing the tractor for extended periods, disconnect the negative battery
cable. It is not necessary to remove the battery.
• All batteries discharge during storage. Keep the exterior of the battery clean,
especially the top. A dirty battery will discharge more rapidly.
• The battery must be stored with a full charge. A discharged battery can freeze
sooner than a charged battery. A fully charged battery will store longer in cold
temperatures than hot.
• Recharge the battery before returning to service. Although the tractor may
start, the engine charging system may not fully recharge the battery.
Adjustments
LEG PAD HEIGHT
1. Loosen the two star knobs (a) securing the leg pad (b) to the mower. See Figure
7.
2. Remove the leg pad from the mower.
3. Reposition the leg pad into one of three height positions (c).
4. Using the two star knobs, secure the leg pad to the mower.
(a)
(b)
(a)
(c)
(c)
Figure 7
NOTE: Do not engage the mower deck when lowered in grass. Premature
wear and possible failure of the ‘V” belt and PTO clutch will result. Fully raise
the deck or move to a non grassy area before engaging the mower deck.