Manual

WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
_ressureshown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries g iveoff an
.=xplosivegas whib
:barging. Charge bat-
tery in a wellventiJated
_rea and keep away
from an open flame
_r pilot light as on a
_vaterheater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
_ppliances.
Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove
ignition key, discon-
nect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine to
prevent unintended
starting before remov=
ing the cutting blade(s)
for sharpening or
replacement. Protect
your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag
tograsp the cutting
blade.
fromthe decklift arm,
7, Rotatethe pinslightlytowardthe rearof the tractor
andreleasethe pin intothe hob provided,
8, Repeattheabovestepson thetractor'srightside,
9, Movethe decklift bver intothe top notchonthe right
fenderto raisedecklift armsup andoutof the way,
lO,Genflyslide thecuttingdecktowardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deckto release
themselvesfromthedeckstabilizerrod,
11,Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck(fromthe rightside)out
fromunderneaththe tractor,
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
Approximately10psifor the reartires
,, Approximately14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi,Do not
overinfiate,Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mowunevenly,
Battery
The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free,Acid
bvels cannotbe checked,
,, Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs andterminaBeban
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up,
,, Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminaB,apply a light
coatof petroleumicily or greaseto bothterminaB,
Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting,
IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryforany reason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit'sterminal
first,followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthat thewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
Charging
If thetractor hasnot beenput into usefor anextended
periodof time,chargethe batterywith anautomotive-
type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge 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 appli-
ances.
Jump Starting
WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle,
1. Connectendof oneiumpercableto the positive
terminalof thegoodbattery,thenthe otherendto the
positiveterminalof the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otheriumpercableto the negative
terminalof thegoodbattery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
WARNING: Failure to use this
procedure could cause sparking,
and the gas in either battery could
explode.
CJeaning
Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,if neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminaBwitha wire brushto
removedeposits,CoatterminaBandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumicily to preventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
. incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
. overcharging • corrodedconnections
. freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcovered byyour tractor's
warranty.
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