Tires; Battery; Jump Starting; Battery Failures - MTD 13AM762F765 Operator's Manual

Tires
Jump Starting
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
)ressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an
_xpiosive gas while
:harging. Charge bat-
tery in a well ventiJated
area and keep away
Froman open flame
or pilot light as on a
_ater heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
appliances.
Always use a fuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace-
meat.
WARNING: 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: R eferto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer's recommended or maximumpsi, Do not
overinflate, U neventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly,
Battery
Thebatteryis sealedand is maintenance-free, Acid
levelscannotbe checked,
, Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalsclean
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
amps.
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', t henthe 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
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand watersolution,If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits,Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumielly to preventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
, incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
, overcharging • corrodedconnections
, freezing
Thesefailures are NOT covered by your tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One 20 AMPfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiringhaF
hess to protectthe tractor'selecNcal systemfrom damage
causedby excessiveamperage,
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or your tractor's
enginewill not crank,first checkto be certain that the fuse
has notblown,It can be foundunderthe hoodmounted
behindthe dashpanelon the rightside,
WARNING: Always use a fuse with
the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
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