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3. Mount drive wheels with the valve stem to the
outside of the unit. Secure using four (4) 1/2-20
wheel nuts removed in step 2.
Torque to 95 ft-lbs (128 NxM).
Checking Tire Air Pressure
1. Check the air pressure in the drive tires.
Proper inflation for the drive tires is 9 psi (62
kPa). Adjust if necessary.
2. The mower deck casters and rear caster tires are
semi-pneumatic. No adjustment is necessary.
Servicing the Battery
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid
battery.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Tilt seat forward and raise hood to gain access to
the battery
3. Remove battery cover from machine.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive
gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious
injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from
battery.
♦ Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
♦ Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is filled with acid.
2. Check the voltage of the battery with a digital
voltmeter. Locate the voltage reading of the battery
in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up
to a full charge of 12.6 volts or greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery
cables are disconnected and the battery charger
used for charging the battery has an output of 16
volts and 7 amps or less to avoid damaging the
battery (see chart below for recommended charger
settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger
Settings
Charging
Interval
12.6 or greater 100%
16 volts /
7 amps
No Charging
Required
12.4 – 12.6 75 – 100%
16 volts /
7 amps
30 Minutes
12.2 – 12.4 50 – 75%
16 volts /
7 amps
1 Hour
12.0 – 12.2 25 – 50%
14.4 volts /
4 amps
2 Hours
11.7 – 12.0 0 – 25%
14.4 volts /
4 amps
3 Hours
11.7 or less 0%
14.4 volts /
2 amps
6 Hours
or More
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ If the ignition is in the “ON” position there is
potential for sparks and engagement of
components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Sparks could cause an explosion or moving
parts could accidentally engage causing
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Be sure ignition switch is in the “OFF” position
before charging the battery.
3. Connect the negative battery cables.
NOTE: If the positive cable is also
disconnected, connect the positive (red) cable
to the positive battery terminal first, then the
negative (black) cable to the negative battery
terminal. Slip insulator boot over the positive
terminal.
NOTE: If time does not permit charging the
battery, or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run the
vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
sufficiently charge the battery
.
Servicing the Engine
Engine is shipped with oil; check oil level and if
necessary fill to the appropriate level with oil as
specified in Engine Owner’s Manual.
Servicing the Hydraulic Oil
The machine is shipped with hydraulic oil in the
reservoir.
1. Run the machine for approximately 15 minutes
to allow any extra air to purge out of the
hydraulic system.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
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