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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
(a)
(b)
(c)
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Figure 42
3.  When reinstalling the blades, be sure they are installed so 
that the wings are pointing upward toward the top of the 
deck.
4.  Tighten the hex nuts (a) to 450 - 600 in- lbs. (50.8-67.8 N-m).
5.  Reinstall the deck (refer to Deck Installation).
Off-Season Storage
STORING THE TRACTOR
•  Allow the tractor to cool in an open area before storing.
•  Do not park the tractor near any flammable materials (wood, 
cloth or chemicals) or any open flames or other potential 
source of ignition (furnace, water heater or any other type 
of heater).
•  Remove all combustible materials from the tractor before 
storing. Empty cargo boxes, grass catchers or containers.
REMOVING THE TRACTOR FROM STORAGE
1.  Fully charge the battery and inflate the tires to the 
recommended pressures.
2.  Drive the tractor without a load to make certain all the tractor 
systems are functioning properly.
BATTERY STORAGE
1.  The battery should be stored with a full charge. A discharged 
battery can freeze faster than a charged battery in cold 
temperatures.
2.  The battery charger should remain connected to the charging 
port on the tractor when not in use.
3.  If keeping the charger connected during off-season storage is 
not possible, the battery should be fully charged once every 
month.
NOTE: It will take approximately 4 hours to fully charge the 
battery. Leaving the battery connected to the charger for more 
than 4 hours will not damage the battery.
4.  Battery should not be kept in a discharged state. Permanent 
damage to the battery can occur.
5.  Fully recharge the battery before returning to service.
Battery Disposal
DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORNOUT BATTERY
 WARNING
The following toxic and corrosive material is used in this 
battery: LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
Do not use broken or cracked batteries, even if there is 
no leakage. Replace damaged or worn-out batteries with 
new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR BATTERIES! 
Repair attempts may result in severe personal injury, due 
to explosion or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the environment:
•  Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery 
components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak 
develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do 
not get the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not 
swallow it.
•  Do not dispose of the battery in the regular household trash.
•  Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
•  Do not dispose of the battery where it will become part of any 
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
•  Contact your local authorized service dealer for proper 
battery recycling.