MTD Series 600 Operator's Manual page 25

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:
If removing the battery, disconnect the
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
i_ WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen
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. Connecttheotherend ofthecabletothe(positive+) postofthe
jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of
the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
i_ CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a
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! Batteries give off an explosive gas
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:
When charging your tractor's battery,
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.
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.
Fuse
_ ARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or
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:
Always use a replacement fuse with the
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Tires
_ ARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any
circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire pressure should be
maintained at all times. Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
iMPORTANT:
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.
Changingthe Transmission DriveBelt
Several components must be removed and special tools used in
order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See your
authorized MTD service dealer to have the transmission drive
belt replaced.
SECTION 7
-- SERVICE 2S