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TRACTOR
Always
observe
safety
rules when
perform-
ing any maintenance.
BRAKE
OPERATION
If tractor
requires
more
than five (5) feet to
stop at highest
speed
in highest
gear on a
level,
dry concrete
or paved
surface,
then
brake
must
be serviced.
(See "TO CHECK
BRAKE"
in the
Service
and Adjustments
section
of this manual).
TIRES
* Maintain
proper
air pressure
in all tires
(See the side of tires for proper
PSI.)
* Keep tires free
of gasoline,
oil, or insect
control
chemicals
which can harm rubber.
* Avoid
stumps,
stones,
deep
ruts,
sharp
objects
and other hazards
that may cause
tire damage.
NOTE:
To seal tire punctures
and prevent
flat tires due to slow leaks,
tire sealant
may
be purchased
from your local
parts dealer.
Tire
sealant
also
prevents
tire dry rot and
corrosion.
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
AND
REVERSE
OPERATION
SYSTEM
(ROS)
Be sure
operator
presence
and
reverse
operation
systems
are working
properly,
if
your tractor
does not function
as described,
repair the problem
immediately.
* The
engine
should
not start
unless
the
brake
pedal
is fully
depressed,
and the
attachment
clutch
control
is in the disen-
gaged
position.
CHECK
OPERATOR
PRESENCE
SYSTEM
* When
the engine
is running,
any attempt
by the operator
to leave the seat without
first setting
the parking
brake should
shut
off the engine.
* When
the engine
is running
and the at-
tachment
clutch
is engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to leave the seat should
shut off the engine.
* The attachment
clutch should
never oper-
ate unless
the operator
is in the seat.
CHECK
REVERSE
OPERATION
(ROS)
SYSTEM
* When the engine is running with the ignition
switch
in the engine
"ON" position
and the
attachment
clutch
engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to drive
in reverse
should
shut off the engine.
* When the engine is running with the ignition
switch
in the ROS
"ON" position
and the
attachment
clutch
engaged,
any attempt
by the operator
to drive
in reverse
should
NOT shut off the engine.
Ros "On"
Position
Engine "On" Position
(Normal Operating)
BATTERY
Your tractor
has a battery
charging
system
which is sufficient
for normal
use.
However,
periodic
charging
of the battery
with an au-
tomotive
charger
will extend
its life.
* Keep battery
and terminals
clean.
* Keep battery
bolts tight.
* Keep small vent holes
open.
*
Recharge
at
6-10 amperes
for 1 hour.
NOTE:
The
original
equipment
battery
on
your
tractor
is maintenance
free.
Do not
attempt
to open or remove
caps or covers.
Adding
or checking
level
of electrolyte
is
not necessary.
TO CLEAN
BATTERY
AND TERMINALS
Corrosion
and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery
to "leak" power.
1.
Remove
terminal
guard.
2.
Disconnect
BLACK
battery
cable
first
then
RED
battery
cable
and
remove
battery
from tractor.
3.
Rinse
the
battery
with
plain water
and
dry.
4.
Clean
terminals
and battery
cable
ends
with wire brush
until bright.
5.
Coat terminals
with grease
or petroleum
jelly.
6.
Reinstall
battery
(See
"REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the
Service
and Adjust-
ments
section
of this manual).
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