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Charging
If the unit has not been put into use for an extended
period of time, charge the battery with an automotive-
type 12-volt charger for a minimum of one hour at six
amps.
WARNING:
Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open
flame or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
Fuses
Two fuses are installed in your tractor’s wiring harness
to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your
tractor’s engine will not crank, first check to be certain
that the fuse has not blown.
One can be found under the hood mounted behind the
top of the dash panel on the support bar. The other can
be found under the seat mounted to the inside of the
tractor frame next to the battery tray. Pull the fuse out
and inspect it to determine if it is good or blown.
IMPORTANT:
Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replacement.
Changing the Deck Belt & PTO Belt
WARNING:
Be sure to shut the engine off,
remove ignition key, disconnect the spark
plug wire(s) and ground against the engine to
prevent unintended starting before removing
the belt(s).
All belts on your tractor are subject to wear and should
be replaced if any signs of wear are present.
IMPORTANT:
The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
To change or replace the deck belts on your tractor,
proceed as follows:
•
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
•
Remove the belt guards by removing the self-
tapping screws that fasten them to the deck.
•
Grasp the PTO idler bracket and pivot it toward the
discharge chute to relieve tension on the PTO belt.
•
Remove the PTO belt from the electric PTO clutch
and from around the PTO idler pulley.
•
Grasp the deck idler pulley and pivot it toward the
left side of the deck to relieve tension on the belt.
•
Remove the belt from around all pulleys, including
the deck idler pulley.
•
Route the new belts as shown in Figure 14.
•
Remount the belt guards removed earlier.
Figure 14
Electric PTO Clutch
Left Hand
Double Pulley
Right Hand
Double Pulley
Center Pulley
Deck Idler Pulley
Self-Tapping Screws
(beneath belt guard)
PTO Idler Bracket
(mounted on tractor)
NOTE: Left hand belt cover not shown for clarity.
Deck belt (Bottom)
PTO belt (Top)
46-inch deck shown. Belt routing is the same on a 50-inch deck.
