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Tires
_ ARNING:Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommended operatingtire pressureis:
• Approximately 10 psifor the rear tires
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• Approximately 14psi for the fronttires
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Tractor
WARNING
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
pressure shown on
the sidewall of the
tire.
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.
Always use a fuse
with the same
amperage capacity
for replacement.
overinflate.Uneventirepressurecouldcausethe cutting
deck to mow unevenly.
Battery
The batteryis sealedand is maintenance-free. Acid
levelscannotbe checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesand terminalsclean
and freeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryand terminals,apply a light
coat of petroleum jelly or greaseto bothterminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberboot positioned overthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryfor anyreason,
disconnectthe NEGATIVE (Black)wire fromit'sterminal
first, followedby the POSITIVE(Red)wire. When
re-installingthe battery,alwaysconnectthe POSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst, followedby the NEGATIVE
(Black)wire. Be certain that thewires are connectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcouldchangethe
polarityand result in damageto your engine'salternat-
ing system.
Charging
IMPORTANT:Whenchargingyour tractor'sbattery,use
onlya chargerdesignedfor 12Vlead-acidbatteries.
Readyourbatterycharger'sOwner'sManualpriorto
chargingyourtractor'sbattery.Alwaysfollow itsinstruc-
tionsand heeditswarnings.
If yourtractorhasnot been put intousefor an extended
periodof time,chargethe batteryas follows:
• Setyour batterychargerto delivera maximumof 10
amperes.If your batterychargeris automatic,charge
the batteryuntilthe chargerindicatesthat chargingis
complete.
NOTE:If the chargeris notautomatic,chargefor no
fewerthaneight hours.
_ ARNING: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.
Jump Starting
_ ARNING: Whenremoving or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent
the screwdriver from shorting against the
frame.
IMPORTANT: N everjump yourtractor'sdead batterywith
the batteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectend of one jumpercableto the positive
terminalof the good battery,thenthe otherend to the
positiveterminalof the dead battery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercable to the negative
terminalof the good battery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
3. Start the tractor as instructedon page 15.
_ ARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and thegas in either
battery could explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthe tractorand
washingwith a bakingsodaand water solution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswith a wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsand exposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleum jelly to preventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
• incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
• overcharging • corrodedconnections
• freezing
These failures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One 20 AMPfuse is installedin yourtractor'swiring har-
ness to protectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfrom damage
causedby excessiveamperage.
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,or yourtractor's
enginewill notcrank,first checkto be certainthat the fuse
has notblown. It can be foundunder thehood mounted
behindthe dashpanelon the rightside.
_ WARNING:Always use a fuse with the
same amperage capacity for replacement.
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