c) Carefully install the belt below around the
transmission cooling fan and onto the input
pulley (F). Make sure the belt is in the belt
keeper.
d) Install the belt on the centerspan idler (E).
e) Install the belt through the stationary idler (C)
and clutching idler (D).
f) Install the anti-rotation link (B) on the right
side of the product and tighten fully.
g) Connect the clutch harness (A).
h) Make sure the belt is in all pulley grooves and
in all belt guides and keepers.
i) Install the mower. See
To remove and install
the cutting deck on page 23
Battery
To clean the battery and the terminals
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to drain power.
1. Remove the terminal guard.
2. Disconnect the BLACK battery cable.
3. Disconnect the RED battery cable and remove
the battery from the product.
4. Spray the battery with water and let dry.
5. Clean the terminals and battery cable ends with
a wire brush.
6. Lubricate the terminals with grease or equivalent.
7. Install the battery. Refer to
To replace the battery
on page 22
.
To replace the battery
The battery is installed below the seat.
WARNING:
Risk of electrical shock
and burn injuries. Do not use metal
wristbands or other metal accessories.
Metal items that touch the battery
terminals can cause burn injuries,
electrical shock, and short circuit of the
battery.
1. Stop the product. Refer to
To stop the product on
page 14
.
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Remove the terminal covers (A).
4. Remove the bolt and the nut to disconnect the
black (negative) battery cable from the negative
(-) terminal.
WARNING: Risk of electrical
shock and burn injuries. The black
(negative) battery cable must be
disconnected before you disconnect
the red (positive) battery cable.
5. Remove the bolt and the nut to disconnect the
red (positive) battery cable from the positive (+)
terminal.
6. Carefully remove the battery from the product.
7. Install a new battery.
8. Connect the red (positive) battery cable to the
positive (+) terminal and tighten the bolt and the
nut.
WARNING:
Risk of electrical
shock and burn injuries. The red
(positive) battery cable must be
connected to the positive (+) terminal
before the black (negative) battery
cable is connected to the negative
(-) terminal to prevent injury and
accidental grounding.
9. Connect the black (negative) battery cable to the
negative (-) terminal and tighten the bolt and the
nut.
10. Install the terminal covers.
11. Close the engine cover.
To connect the jumper cables
WARNING:
Risk of explosion
because of explosive gas that comes
from the battery. Do not connect the
negative terminal of the charged battery
to or near the negative terminal of the
weak battery.
CAUTION: Do not use the battery of
your product to start other vehicles.
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