3atteries giveoff an
_:xplosivegas while
;barging Charge bat-
tery in a well ventilated
area and keep away
from an open flame
or pilot light as on a
water heater, space
tleater, furnace, clothes
dryeror other gas
ippliances
Always use afuse with
the same amperage
capacity for replace-
ment
Jump Starting
,_ WARNING: Never exceed the
maximum inflation pressure
shown on the sidewall of tire.
Therecommendedoperatingtire pressureis:
,, Approximately10psi for the reartires
,, Approximately14psi for the fronttires
iMPORTANT:Refertothetiresidewallforexacttire
manufacturer'srecommendedormaximumpsi.Do not
overinflate.Uneventire pressurecouldcausethe cutting
decktomowunevenly.
Battery
Thebatteryis sealedandis maintenance-free.Acid
levelscannotbe checked.
• Alwayskeepthe batterycablesandterminalsclean
andfreeof corrosivebuild-up.
• Aftercleaningthe batteryandterminals,apply a light
coatofpetroleumjellyor greasetoboth terminals.
• Alwayskeepthe rubberbootpositionedoverthe
positiveterminalto preventshorting.
IMPORTANT:If removingthe batteryforany reason,
disconnecttheNEGATIVE(Black)wirefromit'sterminal
first,followedbythe POSITIVE(Red)wire.When
re-installingthebattery,alwaysconnectthePOSITIVE
(Red)wire itsterminalfirst,followedbytheNEGATIVE
(Black)wire.Becertainthat thewiresareconnectedto
thecorrectterminals;reversingthemcould changethe
polarityandresultindamageto your engine'salternat-
ingsystem.
Charging
If thetractorhasnotbeenputintousefor anextended
periodoftime,chargethebatterywith anautomotive-
type 12-voltchargerfora minimumof one hour at six
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
installing the battery, follow
these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against
the frame.
iMPORTANT:Neverjumpyourtractor'sdeadbatterywith
thebatteryof a runningvehicle.
1. Connectendof onejumpercabletothepositive
terminalofthegoodbattery,thentheotherendto the
positiveterminalof the deadbattery.
2. Connectthe otherjumpercableto the negative
terminalofthegoodbattery,thentotheframe of the
unit withthe dead battery.
,,_ WARNING: Failure to use this
procedurecould cause sparking,
and the gas in either battery could
explode.
Cleaning
Cleanthe batterybyremovingit fromthe tractorand
washingwitha bakingsodaandwatersolution.If neces-
sary,scrapethe batteryterminalswitha wire brushto
removedeposits.Coatterminalsandexposedwiringwith
greaseor petroleumjellytopreventcorrosion.
Battery Failures
Somecommoncausesfor batteryfailureare:
,,incorrectinitialactivation ,,undercharging
,,overcharging ,,corrodedconnections
,,freezing
Thesefailures are NOTcoveredby yourtractor's
warranty.
Fuse
One20AMPfuseis installedin yourtractor'swiringhar-
nesstoprotectthe tractor'selectricalsystemfromdamage
causedbyexcessiveamperage.
If the electricalsystemdoes notfunction,oryourtractor's
enginewillnotcrank,first checktobecertainthatthefuse
hasnotblown.It canbefoundunderthe hoodmounted
behindthedashpanelon therightside.
_ ARNING: Always use a fuse with
the same amperage capacity for
replacement.
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