Troy-Bilt Automatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual page 25

7. On all decks: Move the deck lift lever into the top notch
on the right fender to raise the deck lift arms up and out of
the way.
8. On 38" Decks: Gently slide the cutting deck toward the
front of the tractor carefully guiding the hooks on the deck
off of the deck stabilizer rod.
On 42" & 46" Decks: Remove the bow-tie cotter pin
securing the deck stabilizer rod to the deck. Slide the deck
lift rod from the mounting weldment on the deck as seen
in Fig. 7-5.
Figure 7-5
9. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the
cutting deck by removing the hair pin clip which secures it.
Remove the spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 7-6
10. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from
underneath the tractor.
Figure 7-6
Tires
WARNING!
Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Do not
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.
Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
If removing the battery, 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.
Jump Starting
WARNING!
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. 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.
Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
2.
of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION:
If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual).
6. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
cables, in reverse order of connection.
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