Tires Jump Starting
Never exceed the
maximum inflation
)ressure shown on the
sidewall of the tire.
Batteries give off an
_xpiosive gas while
:harging. Charge bat-
tery in a well ventiJated
area and keep away
Froman open flame
or pilot light as on a
_ater heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas
appliances.
Always use afuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace-
meat.
WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
Therecommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
Approximately10psiforthereartires
, Approximately14psi forthe fronttires
IMPORTANT:Refertothe tire sidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi,Do not
overinflate,Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
decktomowunevenly,
Battery
Thebatteryis sealedandis maintenance-free,Acid
levelscannotbe checked,
, Alwayskeepthebatterycablesandterminalsclean
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up,
, Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light
coatofpetroleumielly or greasetobothterminals,
• Alwayskeeptherubberboot positionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting,
IMPORTANT:If removingthebatteryforanyreason,
disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wire fromit'sterminal
first,followedbythePOSITIVE(Red)wire,When
re-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthePOSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedbytheNEGATIVE
(Black)wire,Becertainthat thewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityandresultindamagetoyour engine'salternat-
ingsystem,
Charging
If thetractor hasnotbeenput into useforanextended
periodoftime,chargethe batterywith anautomotive-
type 12-voltchargerfor a minimumof one hour atsix
amps.
WARNING: Batteries give off an
explosive gas while charging.
Charge battery in a well venti°
lated 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.
WARNING: When removing or
installingthe battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
IMPORTANT:Neveriumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
thebatteryof a runningvehicle,
1, Connectendof oneiumpercableto thepositive
terminalofthegoodbattery',thentheotherendtothe
positiveterminalof the deadbattery,
2, Connectthe otheriumpercabletothe negative
terminalofthegoodbattery,thento the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
WARNING: Failure to use this
procedure could cause sparking,
and the gas in either battery could
explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batteryby removingit fromthetractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution,If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswitha wirebrushto
removedeposits,Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumielly to preventcorrosion,
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
, incorrectinitialactivation • undercharging
, overcharging • corrodedconnections
, freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcovered by your tractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One20AMPfuseis installedin yourtractor'swiringhaF
hesstoprotectthe tractor'selecNcalsystemfromdamage
causedbyexcessiveamperage,
If theelectricalsystemdoes notfunction,oryour tractor's
enginewillnot crank,firstchecktobecertainthatthe fuse
hasnotblown,It canbefoundunderthe hoodmounted
behindthedashpanelon therightside,
WARNING: Always use a fuse with
the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
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