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Tires Jump Starting
WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an
explosive gas while
charging. Charge bat=
tery ina 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.
Always use a fuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace=
merit.
,_ WARNING: Never exceedthe ,_
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately10 psifor the reartires
• Approximately14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi. Do not
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mowunevenly.
Battery
The batteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acid
levelscannotbechecked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalsclean
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light
coatof petroleumjellyor greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positionedoverthe
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.Becertainthatthewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
Charging
If thetractorhas not beenput into usefor anextended
periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-
type 12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a well venti-
lated 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.
WARNING:When removing or
installingthe battery, follow
these instructionsto prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neverjump yourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumpercableto the positive
terminalof the good battery,thenthe otherendto 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 the gas in either battery could
explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaand water solution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumjelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging • corrodedconnections
• freezing
These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One20AMPfuseis installedin yourtractor'swiring har-
nessto protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damage
causedby excessiveamperage.
If the electricalsystemdoesnot function,or yourtractor's
enginewill notcrank,first checkto be certainthatthe fuse
has notblown.Itcan befoundunderthehood mounted
behindthe dashpanelon the rightside.
,_ WARNING: Always use a fuse with
the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
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