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BATTERY STORAGE
1. Charge battery using normal methods. NEVER
store discharged battery as it will not recover.
2. When storing battery for extended periods, d iscon-
nect battery cables. Removing battery from unit is
recommended.
3. Store in cold, dry place.
4. Recharge battery whenever the specific grs vity is
less than 1.225, before returning to service, or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
COMMON CAUSES FOR BATTERY FAILURE ARE:
1. Overcharging
2. Undercharging
3. Lack of water
4. Loose hold downs and/or corroded connections
5. Excessive loads
6. Battery electrolyte substitutes
7. Freezing of electrolyte
3. Unhook the idler spring from the rider frame. See
figure 32.
4. Remove the hex bolt, nut and lock washer at the
torque rod bracket and transaxle. See figure 32.
FIGURE 32.
■ ^NOTE
THESE FAILURES DO NOT CON¬
STITUTE WARRANTY.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approxir lately
12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufact jrer’s
recommended pressure). Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is clean
and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire anl rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat t eads.
AC WARNING \
Excessive pressure (over 30 p.s.i.) when
seating beads may cause tire/rim assem¬
bly to burst with force sufficient to
cause serious injury.
DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMEN”
■ ^NOTE
It is recommended that the entire
instructions on belt removal and re¬
placement be read before changing
the belts.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine.
2. Remove the deck as described in the separate
deck manual.
5. R emove the hex bolt which holds the torque rod
bracket to the torque rod, and remove bracket. See
figure 33.
Torque Rod
Bracket
Hex Bolt
FIGURE 33.
6. Slip the “V”-belt off the variable speed pulley and
transaxle pulley. See figure 34.
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