Snapper ELT18540, Руководство оператора

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Battery Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cables first (A, Figure 7) then the cover & positive
cables (B).
2. Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from battery.
Secure to steering tower.
4. Remove the battery (E).
5. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of
baking soda and water.
6. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
7. Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment.
Secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and
wingnut & washer (D).
8. Re-attach the battery cables, positive cables and
cover first (B) then the negative cables (A).
9. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Figure 7. Battery Maintenance
A. Negative Cables
B. Positive Cables & Cover
C. Hold-Down Rod
D. Wingnut & Washer
E. Battery
Safety Interlock System Check
Check the function of the safety interlock system using
the test procedure in
Operating the Tractor . If the tractor
fails any of the tests, see your dealer.
Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within five seconds after the electric PTO
switch is turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator
in seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive
belt. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds.
Disengage the PTO and check the amount of time it
takes for the mower drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds,
see your dealer.
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C
E
A
B
Regular Maintenance
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Reproduction