Jump Starting; Charging; Fuse; Changing The Transmission Drive Belt - Troy-Bilt Hydrostatic Lawn Tractor Operator's Manual

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5.
Test the blade's balance using a blade balancer. Grind
metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: When replacing the blade, be sure to install the blade with
the side of the blade marked ''Bottom'' (or with a part number
stamped in it) facing the ground when the mower is in the
operating position.
CAUTION:
blade spindle hex flange nut to between 70 lbs-ft
and 90 lbs-ft.
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:
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

WARNING!
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.
Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (+) post
of the jumper battery.
3.
Connect the negative (–) cable to the negative (–) post of
the jumper battery.
4.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION:
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.
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Use a torque wrench to tighten the
If removing the battery, disconnect the
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
If the jumper battery is installed on a

Charging

WARNING!
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:
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.
2.
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

WARNING!
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
A 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:
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Tires
WARNING!
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
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.

Changing the Transmission Drive Belt

Several components must be removed and special tools used
in order to change the tractor's transmission drive belt. See an
authorized service dealer to have the transmission drive belt
replaced.
Batteries give off an explosive gas
When charging your tractor's battery,
Before servicing, repairing, or
Always use a replacement fuse with the
Never exceed the maximum inflation

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