Operator`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Product Identification
- Table of Contents
- Safety
- Understanding The Machine Safety Labels
- DANGER-WARNING: AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
- DANGER: POISON
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE-THROWN OBJECTS
- DANGER: ROTATING BLADE
- Emission Control System Certification Label
- Emission Compliance Period
- Certification
- Operating Safely
- Operate Mower Safely
- Parking Safely
- Checking Mowing Area
- Rotating Blades are Dangerous
- Avoid Tipping
- Keep Riders Off
- Wear Appropriate Clothing
- Driving Safely on Public Roads
- Practice Safe Maintenance
- Prevent Fires
- Tire Safety
- Handling Fuel Safely
- Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
- Operating
- Daily Operating Checklist
- Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
- Operator Station Controls
- Adjusting Seat
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- Adjusting Mower Deck Wheels
- Adjusting Mower Level (Side-to-Side)
- Adjusting Mower Level (Front-to-Rear)
- Testing Safety Systems
- Testing Mower Engagement Lever Switch
- Testing Seat Switch
- Testing Park Brake Switch
- Testing Park Brake
- Testing Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Park Brake
- Starting Engine
- Idling Engine
- Stopping Engine
- Using Travel Controls on Gear Transmission
- Using Travel Controls on Automatic Transmission
- Using Cruise Control
- Using The Reverse Implement Option (RIO)
- Using Mower Lift Lever
- Using Mower
- Mower Blade Selection
- Using Mower Deck Side Discharge (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck Mulch Ready (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Using Mower Deck with Optional Equipment (42-Inch Mower Deck)
- Pushing Machine
- Unplugging Mower or Optional Bagger
- Transporting Machine on Trailer
- Avoid Using Ground Engaging Equipment
- Using Wheel Weights
- Using Tire Chains
- Mowing Tips
- Replacement Parts
- Service Intervals
- Service Lubrication
- Service Engine
- Engine Warranty Maintenance Statement
- Avoid Fumes
- Engine Oil (Gas)
- Checking Engine Oil Level
- Changing Engine Oil and Filter
- Cleaning Air Intake Screen and Engine Fins
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1642)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model S1742)
- Checking and Cleaning Air Cleaner Elements (Model 2046)
- Checking Spark Plugs
- Adjusting Carburetor
- Replacing Fuel Filter
- Service Steering and Brakes
- Service Mower
- Service Electrical
- Service Miscellaneous
- Troubleshooting
- Storage
- Specifications
- Assembly
- Warranty
- Index
- Notes
- Quality Statement
- Service Record
Service Electrical - 41
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
positive (+) cable (C) from battery.
4. Remove black rubber strap (D).
5. Remove battery.
Installing:
Install the battery following the removal steps in reverse
order.
Clean Battery and Terminals
1. Disconnect and remove battery.
2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda
solution into the cells.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to
prevent corrosion.
6. Install battery.
Using Booster Battery
A - Booster Battery
B - Disabled Vehicle Battery
1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A)
positive (+) post (C).
2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to
the disabled vehicle battery (B) positive (+) post (D).
3. Connect negative (–) booster cable to booster battery
negative (–) post (E).
4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (–) booster cable
to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from
battery.
5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run
machine for several minutes.
6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact
reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive
cable.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces
a flammable and explosive gas. The battery
may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across
battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when
disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
c
CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces
a flammable and explosive gas. The battery
may explode:
• Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep sparks and flames away.
• Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable
to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged
battery. Connect at a good ground location
away from the discharged battery.
D
E
F
C
B
A