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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:
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!
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.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (
of the jumper battery.
3.
Connect the second cable negative (
the jumper battery.
4.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAuTIoN:
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.
Charging
WARNING!
while charging. Charge the battery in a well
ventilated 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.
CAuTIoN:
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid
batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's
Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
of time, charge the battery as follows:
1.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
2.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery
until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the
charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight
hours.
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If removing the battery, disconnect the
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
–) to the other post of
If the jumper battery is installed on a
Batteries give off an explosive gas
When charging your tractor's battery,
Fuse
WARNING!
:
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
A 20 Amp fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
the dash panel on the support bar.
CAuTIoN:
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Tires
WARNING!
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
+) post
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.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
authorized dealer to have the transmission drive belt replaced.
Changing the Deck Belt
WARNING!
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping blades and
pulleys.
WARNING!
specially designed to engage and disengage safely.
A substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by
not disengaging completely. For a proper working
machine, use factory approved belts.
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should be
replaced if any signs of wear are present . To change or replace
the deck belt on your tractor, proceed as follows:
1.
Remove the deck as instructed on page 24.
2.
Remove the belt guards by removing the hex screws that
fasten them to the deck. See Fig. 7-7.
3.
Loosen, but do not remove the belt keeper rod on the
pulley located near the back of the deck. See Fig. 7-7
4.
Carefully remove the deck belt from around the three
spindle pulleys and the two deck idler pulleys.
5.
To place the new belt, begin by routing the belt around the
two outer spindle pulleys, then around the front spindle
pulley as shown in Fig. 7-8.
Before servicing, repairing, or
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Never exceed the maximum inflation
Shut the engine off and remove
The V-belts found on your tractor are
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