Battery Care And Maintenance; Beltremovaland Replacement - Yard-Man 136X694G401 Owner's Manual

C. Reassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the spindJe and the inner surface
of the blade adapter with light oli (or engine oil).
Lubficatrng the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of
the nuts is also recommended
When replacing blades, be sure to instarl the blade
with the side of fhe blade marked "Bottom" (or with
part number) facing the ground when the mower is in
the operating position.
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt: 450 in. tb. ngm, 600 in. Ib max.
Blade Adapter Bolts (if appl;cabJe): 200 in. lb. rain.,
359 in. Ib max.
Tc ensure safe operation of your unit, all nufs and
bolts must be checked periodically for correct t[ght-
naSS.
BATTERY CAREAND MAINTENANCE
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Check fluid level inside each cel of the battery every
two weeks and before and after charging. Always
keep level just below the split rings.
Add only distilled water. Never add additionei acid
or any other chemicals to 1he battery after in tial acti-
vation.
NOTE: Afler operating the lawn tractor for _ tong peri-
od of time, check the ttuid revel fn the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The engne is equipped with an aJtemator which
charges battery when tractor is operated, Under nor-
mal conditions, the battery only needs to be charged
before, during and after off-season storage. Fellow
the instructions under "Off-Season Storage"
To charge the battery: Make certain fluid lever in
each cell is just below the splil rings Use a 12 volt
automotive charger which is rated at E amps. Charge
the battery to 1.260 minimum specific gravity.
REMOVING/INSTALLING/JUMP STARTING
WARNING: When removing or installing
the battery, follow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
Removing the Battery; D sconneet negative cable
first, then edsitfve cable.
Installlng the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negatrve cable.
Jump Starting
1 First, connect end of one jumper cable to the posl-
lye lerminal ol the good battery, then the other
end to the positive termlnal of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other lumper cable to the negative
terminal of the goad battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY,
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WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in
either battery could explode.
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and
washing with a baking soda and water solution, If nec-
essary, scrape the bagery terminals with a wire brush
to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring
with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
BAI-i'ERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are: incor-
rect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemlcals
other than water after initial activation, undercharging,
overcharging, corroded connections, freezing. These
failures do not constitute warranty.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 12 p.s.i. Maximum ttte pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires
When installing a tire to the r=m, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p,s,i, to seat
beads
WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.L) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force suf-
ficient to cause serious iniury.
BELTREMOVALAND REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine.
Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE: Figures 17 and 19 are shown with the unit
tipped up for clarity, g _s not necessary to tip the unit
to remov6 fl_e belts,
However, ff tipping the unit ts desired, remove the
battery from the unit, To prevent gasoline leakage,
drain the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap, place
a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank
and screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the
plastic when finished changfng the bolts. Block unit
securely,