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BATTERY
The battery is sealed and is maintenance-free. Acid levels can-
not be checked.
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free
of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a light coat of
petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals.
• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the positive ter-
minal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason, discon-
nect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first, followed
by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the battery,
always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, fol-
lowed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. Be certain that the wires
are connected to the correct terminals; reversing them could
change the polarity and result in damage to your engine's al-
ternating system.
CHARGING
IMPORTANT: When charging your tractor's battery, use only
a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries. Read your bat-
tery 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:
• Set your battery charger to deliver a maximum of 10 amperes.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until
the charger indicates that charging is complete.
NOTE: If the charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than
eight hours.
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive gas while charg-
ing. 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.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING: When removing or installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor's dead battery with
the battery of a running vehicle.
1. Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive terminal of
the good battery, then the other end to the positive terminal
of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative terminal of
the good battery, then to the frame of the unit with the dead
battery.
3. Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section.
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure could cause spark-
ing, and the gas in either battery could explode.
CLEANING BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the tractor and washing
with a baking soda and water solution. If necessary, scrape the
battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat
terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
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BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
• Incorrect initial activation
• Overcharging
• Freezing
• Undercharging
• Corroded connections
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor's warranty.
Adjustments
WARNING: Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the engine is running, except where specified in the operator's
manual.
LEVELING THE DECK
NOTE: Check the tractor's tire pressure before performing any
deck leveling adjustments. Refer to Tires in the Service section
of this manual for information regarding tire pressure.
FRONT TO REAR
The front of the cutting deck is supported by a stabilizer bar
that can be adjusted to level the deck from front to rear. The
front of the deck should be between ¼-inch and 3⁄8-inch lower
than the rear of the deck.
Adjust if necessary as follows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
lever for lifting the platform on the second to the top notch
(second highest position) and rotate the blade as close to the
discharge channel that is parallel to the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the front of the blade tip to the
ground and the rear of the blade tip to the ground. The first
measurement taken should be between ¼" and 3⁄8" less than
the second measurement. Determine the approximate distance
necessary for proper adjustment and proceed, if necessary, to
the next step.
3. Locate the flange lock nut on
the front side of the stabilizer
bracket. See Fig. 10. To adjust
the deck front to rear:
Tighten the lock nut to raise the
front of the deck;
Loosen the lock nut to lower the
front of the deck.
SIDE TO SIDE
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to
side adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as fol-
lows:
1. With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the second from the top notch (second highest
position) and rotate both blades so that they are perpendicular
with the tractor.
2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip
to the ground and the distance from the outside of the right
blade tip to the ground. Both measurements taken should be
equal. If they're not, proceed to the next step.
Fig. 10