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Routine Maintenance
Engine, Coolant, Oil and Radiator
Maintenance
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s handbook
enclosed with this manual.
Battery Maintenance
(Fig. 27)
Should your battery require charging for any reason
the maximum charge rate is 2 amps. If your tractor
does not start refer to the troubleshooting section in
this manual (page 19).
Cutter Deck Maintenance
Removal of cutter deck
(Figs. 28, 29, 30 & 31)
The Cutter Deck can be quickly removed for
servicing or cleaning, or to give greater clearance
when driving or towing over uneven ground.
Follow this sequence:
1. Lower the cutting deck to its lowest position
(See Controls – Page 5).
2. De-tension the Cutter Drive Belt with the lever
under the left running board (Fig. 28).
3. Pull the pulley tensioner, located on top of the
deck, away from the belt (Fig. 29).
4. Remove the 3 securing pins from the front of
the deck (Fig. 30 A, B & C) by undoing the
Rue Clips and removing them.
5. Remove the 2 securing pins from the back of
the deck (Fig. 30 D and E).
6. Slip the cutter drive belt off the Engine Pulley.
7. Lift the linkage then slide the deck out
8. If you are going to use the tractor without the
deck, remove the Securing Bar (Fig. 30 F).
To clean the cutter deck
Remove the deck as instructed, stand it on its side
and hose off accumulated cuttings. DO NOT SPRAY
WATER DIRECTLY ONTO BEARING HOUSINGS. To
prevent a drop in performance it may be necessary
to routinely check for this grass build up, particularly
at the beginning of the season when the grass is
lush and wet. It is best to regularly check and clean
the Cutter Deck as often as possible, this can be
done by either removing the Deck or raising the
tractor safely on a ramp.
The battery in your garden tractor is very similar to that found in your car.
To remove, simply undo the NEGATIVE terminal connection, followed by the positive.
Front of tractor
F
B
C
E
D
De-Tensioned
De-Tension
Tensioned
Tension
Connections &
Terminals
fig. 27
fig. 28
fig. 29
fig. 30
A
CAUTION!
DO NOT TOUCH ROTATING BLADES