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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 (positive
+
) post
of the jumper battery.
3.
Connect the second cable (negative
–
) to the other post of
the jumper battery.
4.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION:
If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5.
Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual.
6.
Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper
cables, in reverse order of connection.
Charging
WARNING!
Batteries give off an explosive gas
while charging. Charge the 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.
CAUTION:
When charging your tractor’s battery,
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid
batteries. Read your battery charger’s Owner’s
Manual prior to charging your tractor’s battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
of time, charge the battery as follows:
1.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10A.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
Fuse
One 15A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness located
just above the battery, under the left fender, 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. It can be found at the rear of the unit, underneath the
fender located by the battery.
WARNING!
Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replacement.
Cutting Blade
WARNING!
Shut the engine OFF and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
WARNING!
Periodically inspect the blade spindles
for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
The blades may be removed as follows.
NOTE:
It may be easier to change the blade by first
removing the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside. It is possible to
change the blade, however, with the deck still attached to
the tractor. If attempting to change the blade with the deck
still installed on the tractor, first move the deck lift lever to
its highest cutting position.
1.
Remove the mulch plug, deck chute or bagging chute, if
equipped, exposing the deck chute opening.
2.
Using a block of wood or 2 x 4, insert it into the deck
opening and rotate the blade around until it wedges the
wood between the deck opening and the cutting blade, as
shown in Figure 7-7.
Figure 7-7
3.
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
spindle assembly. See the Inset of Figure 7-7.
NOTE:
The deck spindle has a normal thread. To loosen,
rotate the flange lock nut counter-clockwise.
