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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
TIRES
WARNING
Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
•
Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
•
Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s
recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate. Uneven tire pres-
sure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
BATTERY
California Proposition 65 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION
If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire
from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING
Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles
do not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to
touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your tractor’s
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (po) post of the
jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of the
jumper battery.
5. Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the tractor,
remove the bow-tie cotter pin securing the deck lift rod to the
deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the
deck as seen in Figure 23. Repeat on the tractor’s right side.
6. Repeat the above steps on the tractor’s right side.
7. Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the right fender to
raise the deck lift arms up and out of the way.
8. Remove the bow-tie pin securing the deck stabilizer rod to the
deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting weldment on the
deck as seen in Figure 24.
9. Carefully remove the PTO cable from the rear of the cutting deck
by removing the bow-tie cotter pin which secures it. Remove the
spring from the deck idler bracket. See Figure 25.
10. Gently slide the cutting deck (from the left side) out from
underneath the tractor.
Figure 24
Figure 25
Figure 23
PTO Cable
