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6. Pull the decksupport pin outwardto releasethe deck Charging
from thedeck lift arm.
WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressure shown on
the sidewall of the
tire.
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
appliances.
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9.
Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rear of the tractor
and releasethe pin intothe hole provided.
Repeatthe abovestepson the tractor'srightside.
Movethe deck lift leverintothe top notchon the right
fenderto raisedeck lift arms up and out of the way.
10.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck towardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hookson the deck to release
themselvesfromthe deck stabilizerrod.
11.Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out
from underneaththetractor.
Tires
,_ WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressureshown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommended operatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyourtractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.Read
yourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto charging
yourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollow itsinstructions and
heed its warnings.
If yourtractorhasnot been putinto usefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:
• Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10
amperes.If your batterychargerisautomatic,charge
the batteryuntilthe chargerindicates that chargingis
complete.
NOTE:If the chargerisnotautomatic,chargefor no fewer
thaneight hours.
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 appliances.
• Approximately 14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer's recommended or maximumpsi. Do not
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
Jump Starting
_ ARNING:Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free. Acid
levelscannotbe checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalsclean
and freeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light
coat of petroleum jelly or greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positioned overthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
IMPORTANT:Ifremovingthe batteryfor anyreason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE (Black)wire fromit'sterminal
first, followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire. When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certain that thewires are connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityand result indamageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
IMPORTANT: N everjumpyourtractor'sdead batterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumpercableto the positive
terminalof the good battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the good battery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
_ WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and thegas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand water solution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleum jelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging
• freezing
• corrodedconnections
These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
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