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2. Attach the second Jumper cable from the Negative
terminal of the good battery to the FRAME OF THE
UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
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WARNING: Failure to use this starting pro¬
cedure could cause sparking, and the
gases in either battery could explode.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately
12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer's
recommended pressure). Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean
and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat beads.
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WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force suf¬
ficient to cause serious injury.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Front Drive Belt
1. Depress the clutch pedal and set parking brake.
2. Remove the deck from the tractor.
3. Raise and block the front wheels of the tractor so
you can work under it.
4. Remove the four self-tapping screws which hold
the belt keeper assembly to the frame at the engine
pulley. Push the belt keeper assembly forward, out
of the way. See figure 19.
FIGURE 19.
5. Remove the two pins which act as belt keepers by
the variable speed pulley. See figure 20.
6. Roll the belt off the variable speed pulley, then
remove from the engine pulley.
7. Reassemble the new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
Pins
FIGURE 20.
Rear Drive Belt
1. First remove the front drive belt as instructed in
the previous section.
2. Disconnect the spring which secures the idler
pulley to the frame.
3. Remove the transmission cover by unscrewing the
two knobs, and removing two truss machine
screws.
4. Roll the belt over the top of the transmission pulley.
Remove belt from the variable speed pulley.
5. Reassemble the new belt, following instructions in
reverse order.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be com¬
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from
forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines
and fuel tanks.
4. Refer to battery storage instructions on page 16.
5. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
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