Battery Care; Cleaning The Battery; Battery Failures; Tires - Yard-Man 13B-325-401 Operator's Manual

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Battery Care
Check fluid level
• Check electrolyte level once a month. If found
lower than middle of upper level, add distilled
water to restore level, NEVER ADD ACID,
After adding water, charging is required to mix
water and electrolyte.
• Always keep battery clean.
• Apply grease around terminals to prevent
corrosion.
NOTE: After operating the rider mower for a long
period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it
can overheat and lose fluid.
Battery Recharging
Recharging is necessary if the battery sits unused for
longer than one month. Charge battery with a current
of 1 to 1.5 amps. Charge until battery starts gassing
freely and specific gravity rises to 1.265.
WARNING: When removing or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
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 battery failure are: incorrect
initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicais other
than water after initial activation, undercharging,
overcharging, freezing, corroded connections etc.
These failures do not constitute warranty,
Tires
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 12 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure
under any circumstance is 30 p.s.L 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.
Lubrication
Blade Assembly
Lubricate blade assembly and deck spindle
only while reassembling the blade either after
sharpening or repiacement.
Pivot Points
• Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least
once a season.
Steering Shaft and Gear
• Lubricate steering shaft and spIine at least
once a season with light oil.
• Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears
with automotive multi-purpose grease every 25
hours of operation or once a season.
Linkage
• Lubricate aII deck linkage and height
adjustment linkage with a light oil.
Front Wheels
Lubricate at least once a season with
automotive multi-purpose grease.
Engine
Maintain the engine as recommended in the
separate engine manual.
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