Check Mower Blade Stopping Time; Engine Maintenance; Transmission Maintenance; Battery Maintenance - Simplicity Broadmoor 20HP Operator's Manual

Check Mower Blade Stopping Time

Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds.
Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
re-adjust the clutch or see your dealer.

Engine Maintenance

Refer to the Engine Manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and recommendations.

Transmission Maintenance

The K57 is a sealed unit and does not require regular
maintenance. If the transmission lacks drive or is
excessive noisy, it may need to be purged. See your
Dealer for this procedure.

Battery Maintenance

WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (A, Figure 12).
2. Remove the battery hold-down strap (B) and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of
baking soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and
secure with the battery hold-down strap.
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (C).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
C
A
Figure 12. Cleaning the Battery and Cables

Charging the Battery

A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, see CLEANING BATTERY AND
CABLES section.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the OPERATOR SAFETY section of this
manual. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the
specific gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and
the electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). Do not
charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
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