Check Mower Blade Stopping Time
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a com-
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage
the PTO.
see an authorized dealer.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Pull seat up to access the battery and cables.
2. Remove screws (A, Figure 10) and battery hold down
(B).
3. Slide the battery (C) forward inside the battery con-
tainer (D).
4. Remove hardware (E) then disconnect negative cable
(F) from battery.
5. Remove hardware (G) then disconnect positive cable
(H) from battery.
7. Clean battery container with a solution of baking soda
and water.
8. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush and battery terminal cleaner.
Changing the Oil
Used oil is a hazardous waste product and must be dis-
posed of properly. Do not discard with household waste.
Check with your local authorities, service center, or dealer
for safe disposal/recycling facilities.
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Remove Oil
plug wire (D, Figure 4) and keep it away from the
spark plug.
2. Remove the dipstick (A).
3. Remove the oil drain cap as shown in Figure 11. Drain
the oil into an approved container.
4. After the oil has drained, install the oil drain cap.
Battery Maintenance
WARNING
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, see the Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the Operator Safety section of this manual.
Charge the battery until fully charged. Do not charge at a
rate higher than 10 amps.
If you need to replace the battery, see Steps 1-6 and 9-11 in
the Cleaning the Battery and Cables section.
WARNING
-
tery; the gasses coming from it are highly explo-
sive. Ventilate the battery well during charging.
Charging the Battery
the negative cable using hardware.
10. Place battery inside battery container. Secure with hold
down and screws.
11. Push seat down.
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