Operator`s manual

Tires
_ ARNING:Neverexceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately10psifor the reartires
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Tractor
WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressure shown 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.
Always use a fuse
with the same
amperage capacity
for replacement.
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.
IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit'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.
Charging
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyour tractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.
Readyourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto
chargingyourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollowitsinstruc-
tionsand heeditswarnings.
If yourtractorhasnot beenput intousefor 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
fewerthaneight hours.
_ ARNING:Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. 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
_ ARNING: Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
IMPORTANT:Neverjump yourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectendof onejumpercableto the positive
terminalof the goodbattery,thenthe otherendto the
positiveterminalof the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the goodbattery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
3. Start the tractor as instructedon page15.
_ ARNING: 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
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging • corrodedconnections
• freezing
These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One20AMPfuseis installedin yourtractor'swiring har-
nessto protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage.
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,oryourtractor's
enginewill notcrank,first checkto be certainthatthe fuse
has notblown.Itcan befoundunderthehoodmounted
behindthe dashpanelon the rightside.
_ WARNING:Always use a fuse with the
same amperage capacity for replacement.
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