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Troubleshooting, Adjustment, & Service
BATTERY CHARGING
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the
cause of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to
replace the battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the
Battery & Cables in the Regular Maintenance Section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules sections of this book. Charge
the battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of
the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte tem-
perature is at least 60° F). Do not charge at a rate high-
er than 10 amps.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the
battery; the gasses coming from it are highly
explosive. Ventilate the battery well during
charging.
CATCHER-FULL ALARM
ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the “catcher full” alarm, slide the sensor plate
(A, Figure 30) forward or backward on the sensor rod. If
the chute is plugging, slide the plate backwards to
increase sensitivity. If the alarm is going on before the
hopper is full, slide the plate forwards to decrease sensi-
tivity.
MOWER LIFT ADJUSTMENT
The mower lift rod (A, Figure 31) can be inserted into two
holes depending on the amount of mower lift desired.
The upper hole provides higher mower lift when the
attachment lift lever is placed in transport position. The
lower hole will not lift the mower as high in transport
position, but requires less lift effort.
Figure 30. Catcher Alarm Adjustment
A. Sensor Plate
A
Figure 31. Mower Lift Adjust
(Viewed from underneath right side of tractor)
A. Mower Lift Rod
A
