Operator`s manual

7, Repeatthe abovestepsonthe tractor'srightside, Charging
WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressureshown on
the sidewall of the
tire.
Batteries give off an
explosive gaswhile
charging. Charge
battery in awell
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.
When removing or
installingthe battery,
follow these instruc-
tions to preventthe
screwdriver from
shorting against the
frame.
,
,
Movethe decklift leverintothe top notchto raisethe
decklift armsupand outof the way.
Gentlyslidethe cuttingdecktowardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release
themselvesfromthedeck stabilizerrod.
10.Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out
fromunderneaththetractor.
11.Pullthe decksupportpinoutwardto releasethe deck
fromthedecklift arm.
12.Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rearof the tractor
andreleasethe pin intothe holeprovided.
13.Repeattheabovestepsonthetractor'srightside.
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.Read
yourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto charging
yourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollowitsinstructionsand
heeditswarnings.
If yourtractorhasnot beenputinto usefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:
• Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10
amperes.Ifyour batterychargeris automatic,charge
the batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthatchargingis
complete.
NOTE:Ifthe chargeris notautomatic,chargefor no fewer
thaneight hours.
14.Movethedecklift leverintothe top notchonthe right
fenderto raisedeckliftarmsupandout of the way.
15.Gentlyslidethecuttingdecktowardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release
themselvesfromthedeck stabilizerrod.
16.Gentlyslidethecuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out
fromunderneaththetractor.
Tires
,_ WARNING:Neverexceed themaximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtirepressureis:
_k ARNING:Batteries give off an explosive
gas whilecharging. Charge battery in a
well ventilated areaand keep away from
an open flame or pilot light as on a water
heater,space heater,furnace, clothes dryer
or other gas appliances.
Jump Starting
_k ARNING:Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
IMPORTANT:Neverjumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
Approximately10psifor the reartires
Approximately14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi.Do not
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mowunevenly.
Battery
The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acid
levelscannotbechecked.
Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalsclean
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.
Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light
coatof petroleumjelly or greaseto bothterminals.
Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
1. Connectendof onejumpercableto the positive
terminalof the goodbattery,thenthe otherendtothe
positiveterminalof the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the goodbattery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
_1 WARNING:Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and thegas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswitha wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit'sterminal
first,followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedby the NEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging • corrodedconnections
• freezing
NOTE:ThesefailuresareNOTcoveredbyyour tractor's
warranty.
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