Moving M Achine Byhand; Weak Battery; Jumper Cable Use - Craftsman Z7400 Operator's Manual

Moving Machine By Hand
When pushing or pulling the mower, engage the IZT
(integrated Zeroturn Transaxle) bypass linkages, The release
levers are located on each side of the rear of the unit below the
rear engine plate,
1, Raise the deck to the highest (transport) position,
2, Pull the release levers up and out of the keyhole slots,
Release the levers with the head outside the bracket and
held into the bypass setting,
3, To reengage the IZTs to drive, reverse the above
procedure,
Weak Battery
If the battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged, (See Battery in the Maintenance section,)
If jumper cables are used for emergency starting, follow this
procedure:
,Jumper Cable Use
1, Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+)
terminal on each battery, taking care not to short against
chassis,
2, Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-)
terminal of the fully charged battery,
3, Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good
CHASSIS GROUND on the mower with the discharged
battery, away from the fuel tank and battery,
Load the machine into truck or trailer by driving up ramps in
low gear, DO NOT LIFT! The machine is not intended to be
lifted by hand,
_ WARNING! Bypass linkages are located close to
the muffler. To prevent burns, the engine should be shut off
and allowed to cool before the bypass linkage levers are
handled.
_, WARNING! Make no adjustments without:
• the engine stopped,
• the ignition key removed,
• the park brake activated
_ WARNING! Use extreme caution when loading the
machine into a truck or trailer using ramps. There is the
possibility of serious injury or death if the machine falls off
the ramps.
To remove cables_ reverse order
1, Remove BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the
fully charged battery,
2, Remove RED cable last from both batteries,
,_ CAUTION! Lead-acid batteries generate explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away
from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around
batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION The mower is equipped
with a 12-volt negative grounded system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12-volt negative grounded system. Do not
use your mower to start other vehicles.