25Section 7 — Service
Jump Starting
WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post (+) of your
tractor’s discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive +) post
of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative –) to the other post of
the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle’s
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual.
6. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper
cables, in reverse order of connection.
Charging
WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas
while charging. Charge the battery in a well
ventilated 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.
CAUTION: When charging your tractor’s battery,
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid
batteries. Read your battery charger’s Owner’s
Manual prior to charging your tractor’s battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
A separately available charging unit is available for this tractor.
Instructions for using this feature will accompany the battery
charging accessory. Basically the unit will plug in right next to the
battery as shown in Figure 7-7.
Plug for the Separately
Available Battery Charger
Figure 7-7
Fuse
There is one 30 AMP and one 5 AMP fuse is installed in your
tractor’s wiring harness located just above the battery, under the
left fender, to protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor’s engine
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown. It can be found at the rear of the unit, underneath the
fender located by the battery.
WARNING! Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replacement.
Cutting Blade
WARNING! Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
WARNING! Periodically inspect the blade spindle
for cracks or damage, especially if you strike a
foreign object. Replace immediately if damaged.
The blade may be removed as follows.
NOTE: It may be easier to change the blade by first
removing the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside. It is possible to
change the blade, however, with the deck still attached to
the tractor. If attempting to change the blade with the deck
still installed on the tractor, first move the deck lift lever to
its highest cutting position.
1. Remove the deck chute, exposing the deck chute opening.
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