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to recharge the battery using the engine alternator by first
jump starting the mower and letting the engine run. See
Jump Starting Instructions.
DO NOT charge a frozen battery, it may explode and cause
injury. Let the battery warm before attaching a charger.
Whenever possible, remove the battery from the mower
before charging and make sure the electrolyte covers the
plates in all cells.
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES.
Charge the battery in a well ventilated space
so gases produced while charging can
dissipate.
Charging rates between 3 and 50 amperes are satisfactory
if excessive gassing or spewing of electrolyte does not occur
or the battery does not feel excessively hot (over 125°F).
If spewing or gassing occurs or the temperature exceeds
125°F, the charging rate must be reduced or temporarily
stopped to permit cooling.
Remove Field
Connection From
Alternator
C. Jump Starting
1. Disconnect the field connection from the alternator.
See Figure 7-9.
Figure 7-9 Field Connection
2. The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. If a vehicle
is used for jump starting, it must have a negative ground
system.
3. When connecting the jumper cables, be sure the positive
is connected to the positive and the negative to the
negative.
4. After the engine starts, remove the black cable first,
then the red. Connect the field connection to the
alternator.
7.9 ENGINE DRIVE BELTS
A. Checking Belt Tension and Damage
After the first 2, 4, and 8 hours of operation check for proper
tension on all engine belts and check for any damage.
Thereafter, check the belt tension after every 100 hours of
operation or bi-monthly, whichever occurs first.
1. Using a belt tension gauge attached to the belt at the
position shown in Figure 7-10, check that the belt
deflects the distance shown with the proper tension
applied. Adjust the belt tension as necessary. See
Adjustment Section 6.
2. Check the belts for cracks, tears, and excessive wear.
Replace any damaged belt immediately.
7.10 CUTTER DECK BELTS
A. Checking Belt Tension and Damage
After the first 2, 4, and 8 hours of operation, check the
tension on the cutter deck drive belts and check for any
damage. Thereafter, chcck the belt tension after every 100
hours of operation or bi-monthly, whichever occurs first.
1. Using a belt tension gauge attached to the belt at the
position shown in figure 7-11, check that the belt deflects
1/2 inch with 10 pounds of force applied to the belt.
Adjust the belt tension as necessary. See Adjustment
Section 6.
2. Check the belts for cracks, tears, and excessive wear.
Replace any damaged belt immediately.
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