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When replacing the blade, be sure to install
IMPORTANT:
the blade with the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or
with a part number stamped in it) facing the ground
when the mower is in the operating position.
IMPORTANT:
Use a torque wrench to tighten blade
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lbs (95N-m) and
90 ft-lbs (122 N-m).
Battery
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked.
WARNING:
shield) and protect skin and clothing when
handling battery acid or a battery containing
acid.
•
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
•
After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals.
•
Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
If removing the battery for any reason,
IMPORTANT:
disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire.
When re-installing the battery, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires are
connected to the correct terminals; reversing them
could change the polarity and cause damage to your
engine's alternating system.
Jump Starting
WARNING:
frozen battery (a battery can be identified as
frozen if its sides are bulged out, it's frosty and
it feels very solid). Be certain the vehicles do
not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow
cable clamps to touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of
your tractor's discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the (+) cable to the
positive (+) post of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second negative (–) cable to the
negative (–) post of the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the
stalled tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a
unpainted part to assure a good connection.
If the jumper battery is installed on a
IMPORTANT:
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor (as instructed on page 17).
6. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the
jumper cables, in reverse order of connection.
Shield eyes (e.g. goggles, face
Never jump start a damaged or
7. Allow the tractor's engine to run for 15 minutes
before shutting it off to allow the alternator time to
charge the discharged battery.
IMPORTANT:
1. Battery wires must be connected to the correct
terminals. Reversing them could change the
polarity and damage engine's alternating system.
2. Do not jump-start a damaged battery.
3. When storing the battery, disconnect the negative
terminal and store with full charge.
Charging
WARNING:
gas while charging. Charge the 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 appliances.
When charging your tractor's battery, use
IMPORTANT:
only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries.
Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to
charging your tractor's battery. Always follow its
instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery as follows:
1. Set your battery charger to deliver a maximum of 10
amperes.
2. If your battery charger is automatic, charge the
battery until the charger indicates that charging is
complete. If the charger is not automatic, charge for
no fewer than eight hours.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the
disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking
brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
3. Remove the hairpin clip that secures the PTO cable
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Batteries give off an explosive
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