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WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
_ressureshown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries g ive off an
.=xplosive gas whib
:barging. Charge bat-
tery in a wellventiJated
_rea and keep away
from an open flame
_r pilot light as on a
_vaterheater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
_ppliances.
Be sure to shut the
engine off, remove
ignition key, discon-
nect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground
against the engine to
prevent unintended
starting before remov=
ing the cutting blade(s)
for sharpening or
replacement. Protect
your hands by using
heavy gloves or a rag
tograsp the cutting
blade.
fromthe deck lift arm,
7, Rotatethe pin slightlytowardthe rear of the tractor
andreleasethe pin intothe hob provided,
8, Repeattheabovestepson thetractor'srightside,
9, Movethe deck lift bver intothe top notchon the right
fenderto raisedecklift armsup and outof the way,
lO,Genflyslide thecuttingdecktowardthe frontof the
tractorallowingthe hooksonthe deck to release
themselvesfromthedeck stabilizerrod,
11,Gentlyslidethe cuttingdeck (from the rightside)out
fromunderneaththe tractor,
Tires
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
Approximately10psifor the reartires
,, Approximately14psi for the fronttires
IMPORTANT:Referto the tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi, Do not
overinfiate,Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
deckto mow unevenly,
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free,Acid
bvels cannotbe checked,
,, Alwayskeepthe batterycabbs and terminaBeban
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up,
,, After cleaningthe batteryand terminaB,apply a light
coatof petroleumicily or greaseto bothterminaB,
Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting,
IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryforany reason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit's terminal
first,followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedbythe NEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthat thewiresare connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityandresult in damageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
Charging
If thetractor hasnot beenput into usefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batterywith an automotive-
type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hour at six
amps.
WARNING: 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 appli-
ances.
Jump Starting
WARNING: When removing or
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle,
1. Connectend of one iumpercableto the positive
terminalof thegood battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otheriumpercableto the negative
terminalof thegood 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.
CJeaning
Cban the batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,if neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminaBwith a wire brushto
removedeposits,CoatterminaBandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumicily to preventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
. incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
. overcharging • corrodedconnections
. freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcovered byyour tractor's
warranty.
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