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Tires
_ ARNING:Neverexceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately10 psifor the rear tires
Ma| !ltal n !ng • Approximately14psi for the fronttires
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Tractor
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.
Always use a fuse
with the same
amperage capacity
for replacement.
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mowunevenly.
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free.Acid
levelscannotbechecked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalsclean
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light
coatof petroleumjelly or 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
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyour tractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.
Readyourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto
chargingyourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollowitsinstruc-
tionsand heeditswarnings.
If yourtractorhasnot been put intousefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:
• Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10
amperes.Ifyour batterychargeris automatic,charge
the batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthat chargingis
complete.
NOTE:Ifthe chargeris notautomatic,chargefor no
fewerthaneight hours.
_ ARNING:Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a
well ventilated areaand keep away from
an open flame or pilot light as on a water
heater,space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Jump Starting
_ ARNING: Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
IMPORTANT:Neverjump yourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectendof onejumpercableto the positive
terminalof the goodbattery,thenthe otherendto the
positiveterminalof the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the goodbattery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
3. Start the tractor as instructedon page15.
_ ARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and thegas 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'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedby excessiveamperage.
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,oryourtractor's
enginewill notcrank,first checkto be certainthat the fuse
has notblown.Itcan befoundunderthehoodmounted
behindthe dashpanelon the rightside.
_ WARNING:Always use a fuse with the
same amperage capacity for replacement.
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