Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
17Section 4— Product care
3. Connect the second cable (negative –) to the
other post of the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block
of the rider, away from the battery. Attach to a
unpainted part to ensure a good connection.
CAUTION
If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do
NOT start the vehicle’s engine when jump starting your lawn
rider.
5. Start the rider as instructed on page 12.
6. Set the rider’s parking brake before removing
the jumper cables, in reverse order of
connection.
WARNING
Failure to properly jump start the battery could cause a spark,
and the gas in either battery could explode.
Removing the Battery
To remove the battery, pull outward and then up on
the battery hold-down bracket. See Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8
Fuse
One 20A fuse is installed in your rider’s wiring harness
to protect the rider’s electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your
rider’s engine will not crank, check that the fuse has
not blown. It can be found at the rear of the unit,
underneath the fender located by the battery.
WARNING
Always use a fuse with the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
Leveling the Deck
Note: Check the rider’s tire pressure before
performing any deck leveling adjustments. Refer to
Tires on page 18 for more information regarding
tire pressure.
Front-to- Rear
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a
stabilizer bar that can be adjusted to level the deck
from front to rear. The front of the deck should be
between ¼” and ⁄” lower than the rear of the deck.
Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the rider parked on a firm, level surface,
place the lever for lifting the platform on
the second to the top notch (second highest
position) and rotate the blade as close to the
discharge channel that is parallel to the rider.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the
blade tip to the ground and the rear of the
blade tip to the ground. The first measurement
taken should be between ¼” and ⁄” less than
the second measurement. Determine the
approximate distance necessary for proper
adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to the
next step.
3. Locate the jam nut and lock nut on the front
side of the stabilizer bracket. See Figure 4-9
Figure 4-9
4. After loosening the jam nut:
• Tighten the lock nut to raise the front of
the deck;
• Loosen the lock nut to lower the front of
the deck.
4. Retighten the jam nut loosened earlier when
proper adjustment is achieved.
Side-to-Side
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a
side-to-side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if
necessary as follows:
1. With the rider parked on a firm, level surface,
place the deck lift lever in the second notch
from the top (second highest position)
and rotate both blades so that they are
perpendicular with the rider.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the
left blade tip to the ground and the distance
from the outside of the right blade tip to the
ground. Both measurements taken should be
equal. If they’re not, proceed to the next step.
3. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the hex cap screw
on the left deck hanger bracket. See Figure 4-10.
Hex Cap Screw
Figure 4-10
4. Balance the deck by using a wrench to turn the
adjustment gear (found immediately behind the
hex cap screw just loosened) clockwise/up or
counter-clockwise/down. The deck is properly
balanced when both blade tip measurements
taken earlier are equal.
5. Retighten the hex cap screw on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is
achieved.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to Attaching the Seat in page 7 for seat
adjustment instructions.
Parking Brake Adjustment
WARNING
Never attempt to adjust the brakes while the engine is running.
Always disengage PTO, move shift lever into neutral position,
stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
If the rider does not come to a complete stop when
the brake pedal is completely depressed, or if the
rider’s rear wheels can roll with the parking brake
applied, the brake is in need of adjustment. See an
authorized service dealer to have your brakes properly
adjusted.
Cutting Deck Removal
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as follows:
1. Place the PTO lever in the disengaged (OFF)
position and engage the parking brake.
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever
into the bottom notch on the right fender.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...