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The battery is filled with battery acid and then sealed
at the factory. However, even a “maintenance free”
battery requires some maintenance to ensure its
proper life cycle.
Spray the terminals and exposed wire with a battery
terminal sealer, or coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect against corrosion.
Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and
free of corrosion.
Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will leak
electrolyte when tipped.
WARNING!:
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
may emit explosive gases. Use extreme caution
when handling batteries. Keep batteries out of
the reach of children.
Tire Maintenance
Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours of
operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated to the
recommended pressures. Improper inflation will shorten
the tire service life. See the tire side wall for proper
inflation pressures. Observe the following guidelines:
Do not inflate a tire above the maximum pressure
shown on the sidewall of the tire.
Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under inflated. Have a qualified tire mechanic inspect
and service the tire.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front
castor wheel axles and the front pivot axle with a No.2
lithium EP grease after every 10 hours of service.
Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a
quality lubricating oil.
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING!:
When using the deck wash
system, never engage the deck from any
position other than the operator’s seat of the
tractor. Do not use an assistant or engage
deck in the presence of any bystanders.
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Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose
connected to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose
where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not
objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and stop the engine.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push
the adapter onto one of the deck wash nozzles at either
end of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock
the adapter on the nozzle. See Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Turn on the water supply.
From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and
engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage
the PTO and stop the engine.
Turn off the water supply.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
Repeat the previous steps to clean the deck using the
nozzle at the other end of the deck.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle
pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall,
dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to
move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are
equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually
move the tractor short distances.
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Deck Wash
Nozzle
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back
