Cleaning The Battery & Cables; Anti-Scalp Deck Casters - Ferris IS5100Z Series Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance
CLEANING THE BATTERY AND
CABLES
(Note: The tractor equipped with a maintenance-free
BCI58 battery)
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 25).
2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment
with a solution of baking soda and water.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery
cables, positive cable first (A).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
by a tool.

ANTI-SCALP DECK CASTERS

The anti-scalp deck casters (A, Figure 26) will aid in
preventing the mower deck from scalping or gouging
the turf while mowing or turning.
The casters can be adjusted in 1/2" (1,3 cm)
increments with the spacers (B). The desired position
is just below the leading edge of the deck.
IMPORTANT NOTE: These casters are not intended
to be in contact with the ground at all times. If you
are mowing at a low cut height, adjust the casters up
to
prevent the casters from carrying the weight of the
deck.
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B
Figure 25. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
Figure 26. Anti-Scalp Deck Casters
A. Deck Caster
B. Spacer
C. Lynch Pin
A
C
B
B
A
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