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WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
_ressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries g ive off an
.=xplosive gas whib
:barging. Charge bat-
tery in a well ventiJated
_rea and keep away
from an open flame
_r pilot light as on a
_vaterheater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
_ppliances.
Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove
ignition key, discon-
nect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine to
prevent unintended
starting before remov=
ing the cutting blade(s)
for sharpening or
replacement. Protect
your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag
tograsp the cutting
blade.
fromthe deck lift arm,
7, Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rear of the tractor
and releasethe pin intothe hob provided,
8, Repeattheabovestepson thetractor'srightside,
9, Movethe deck lift bver intothe top notchon the right
fenderto raisedeck lift armsup and outof the way,
lO,Genflyslide thecuttingdeck towardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hookson the deck to release
themselvesfrom thedeck stabilizerrod,
11,Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out
from underneaththe tractor,
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommended operatingtire pressureis:
Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires
,, Approximately 14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT: R eferto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer's recommended or maximumpsi, Do not
overinfiate, U neventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly,
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free, Acid
bvels cannotbe checked,
,, Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs and terminaBeban
and freeof corrosivebuild-up,
,, After cleaningthe batteryand terminaB,apply a light
coat of petroleum icily or greaseto bothterminaB,
Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting,
IMPORTANT: I f removingthe batteryforany reason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE (Black)wire from it's terminal
first, followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire its terminalfirst, followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certainthat thewires are connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityand result in damageto your engine'salternat-
ing system.
Charging
If thetractor hasnot beenput into usefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-
type 12-volt c hargerfor a minimumof one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge 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 appli-
ances.
Jump Starting
WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT: N everiumpyourtractor'sdead batterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle,
1. Connectend of one iumpercableto the positive
terminalof thegood battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otheriumpercableto the negative
terminalof thegood battery,thento 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.
CJeaning
Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand watersolution,if neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminaBwith a wire brushto
removedeposits,CoatterminaBand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumicily to preventcorrosion,
Battery
Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
. incorrectinitialactivation
• undercharging
. overcharging
• corrodedconnections
. freezing
Thesefailures are NOT covered byyour tractor's
warranty.
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