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Removing the Battery:
•
Disconnect
the negative cable first, then the
positive cable.
Installing the Battery:
•
Place the battery in its assigned position. For
location and set-up, refer to Figure 4.
•
Connect the positive cable first, then the
negative cable.
Jump Starting:
•
First, connect end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the good battery, then the
other end to the positive terminal of the dead
battery.
•
Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to 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 the battery
•
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit
and washing with baking soda and water
solution. If necessary, scrape the battery
terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits.
Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease
or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Battery Failures
Some common causes for batten] failure are: incorrect
initialactivation,lack of water, addingchemicals other
than water after initialactivation, undercharging,
overcharging, freezing, corroded connections etc.
These failures do not constitutewarranty.
Tires
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 12 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure
under any circumstance is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim
is clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire
and the rim generously. Never inflate to over 30
p.s.i, to seat beads.
WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause tire/
rim assembly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
Rider Mower
•
Clean the engine and the entire unit
thoroughly.
•
Lubricate all pivot points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the
surfaces.
•
Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store
next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
•
When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care
should be taken to rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially any chains, springs, bearings and
cables.
Battery
•
Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of
its charge each day when the unit is not used.
NEVER store battery without a full charge.
Recharge battery before returning to service or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
•
When storing unit for extended periods,
disconnect battery cables and remove the
battery from the unit.
•
Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head fins, blower housing, rotating screen and
muffler area.
Engine
•
Refer to the engine manual for storage
instructions. Make sure to store the engine
properly so that your equipment can work
smoothly afterwards.
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