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WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
_ressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries g ive off an
.=×plosivegas whib
:barging. Charge bat-
tery in a well ventiJated
_rea and keep away
from an open flame
_r pilot light as on a
_vaterheater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
;lryeror 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.
Jump Starting
WARNING: Never e×ceed the
ma×imum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommended operatingtire pressureis:
Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires
Approximately 14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT: R eferto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer's recommended or maximumpsi. Do not
overinflate. U neventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
Battery
Thebatteryis seabd and is maintenance-free. Acid
bvels cannotbe checked.
.
Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs and terminalscban
and freeof corrosivebuild-up.
.
After cleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light
coat of petroleum ielly or greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
IMPORTANT: I f removingthe batteryforany reason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE (Black)wire from it's terminal
first, followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certainthat thewires are connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityand result in damageto your engine'salternat-
ing system.
Charging
If thetractor hasnot beenput into usefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-
type 12-volt c hargerfor a minimumof one hour at six
ampe.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a well venti-
lated 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.
WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT: N everiumpyourtractor'sdead batterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle,
1. Connectend of one iumpercableto the positive
terminalof thegood battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otheriumpercableto the negative
terminalof thegood battery,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.
Cleaning
Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand watersolution,if neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits,CoatterminaBand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumielly to preventcorrosion,
Battery
Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
. incorrectinitialactivation
• undercharging
. overcharging
• corrodedconnections
"freezing
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's
warranty.
Cutting
B_adee
WARNING: Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended
starting before removing the
cutting blade(s) for sharpening or
replacement. Protect your hands
by using heavy gloves or a rag to
grasp the cutting blade.
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