Simplicity Conquest Series Operator's Manual page 20

MAINTENANCE
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 8).
2. Remove the battery hold-down strap (B) and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of bak-
ing 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 petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
Battery Charging
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from
the battery; the gasses coming from it are
highly explosive. Ventilate the battery well
during charging.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may be
the result of a defect in the charging system or other elec-
trical component. If there is any doubt about the cause of
the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning the Battery and Cables sec-
tion.
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. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
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Seat Adjustment
The seat can be adjusted forward and back. Move the lever
(A, Figure 9), position the seat as desired, and release the
lever to lock the seat into position.
Washing the Mower Deck
NOTE: The washout port allows you to connect a typical
garden hose to the trim side (L.H.) of the mower deck to
remove grass and debris from the underside. This ensures
proper and safe operation of the mower.
1. Place the lawn tractor on a smooth level surface.
WARNING
Before running the mower, make sure the hose is
properly connected and does not come into contact
with the blades. When the mower is running and the
blades are engaged, the person cleaning the mower
deck must be in the operator position, and there are
no bystanders. Failure to follow these precautions
may result in serious injury or death.
2. Attach the quick disconnect (A, Figure 10) to garden
hose (B) and connect to washout port (C) on mower
deck.
3. Turn the mower on and place in the highest cutting po-
sition.
4. Run water to remove grass and debris from underside
of mower deck.
5. Turn the mower off.
6. Remove the garden hose and quick disconnect from
the washout port when completed.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
1. Use a suitable punch to remove the roll pin (A, Figure
11) at the base of the steering wheel (B).
2. Pull down on the rubber boot to expose the two holes
in the steering shaft (C).
3. Align the hole in the steering wheel with the appropri-
ate steering shaft hole and install the roll pin.
NOTE: Steering wheel is factory installed with the roll pin
in the bottom hole .
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