Tires; Battery; Charging; Jump Starting - Troy-Bilt Super Bronco Operator's Manual

WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an
explosive gas while
charging. Charge bat-
tery 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.
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
to grasp the cutting
blade.
8. Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside.
9. Movethe deck lift leverintothe top notchon the right
fenderto raisedeck lift arms up and out of the way.
10.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck towardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hookson the deck to release
themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.
11.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out
from underneaththetractor.
Tires
_ilj ARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommended operatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires
• Approximately 14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer's recommended or maximumpsi. Do not
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free. Acid
levelscannotbe checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalsclean
and freeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light
coat of petroleum jelly or greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positioned overthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE (Black)wire fromit'sterminal
first, followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire. When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSiTiVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certain that thewires are connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityand result in damageto your engine'salternat-
ing system.
Charging
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyour tractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.
Readyourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto
chargingyourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollow its instruc-
tionsand heedits warnings.
If yourtractorhasnot been put intousefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:
Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10
amperes.If your batterychargeris automatic,charge
the batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthat chargingis
complete.
If the chargeris not automatic,chargefor no fewerthan
eighthours.
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 appliances.
Jump Starting
_ ARNING: Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
IMPORTANT: N everjumpyourtractor'sdead batterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumpercableto the positive
terminalof the good battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the good battery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
_ ARNING:Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and thegas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand water solution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleum jelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging
• corrodedconnections
• freezing
These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
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