WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge 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.
CUTTING DECK REMOVAL
To properly remove the cutting deck, proceed as
follows:
•
Place the PTO/Blade Engage knob (or lever) in the
disengaged (Blade Stop) position and engage the
parking brake.
JUMP STARTING
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•
•
Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the
bottom notch on the right fender.
WARNING: When removing or installing the
battery, follow these instructions to prevent the
screwdriver from shorting against the frame.
Remove the PTO belt from around the electric PTO
clutch and from around the PTO idler pulley(s).
Looking at the cutting deck from the left side of the
tractor, locate the deck support pin on the rear left
side of the deck.
IMPORTANT: Never jump your tractor’s dead battery
with the battery of a running vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Rotate the pin slightly toward the rear
of the tractor and release the pin into the hole provided.
•
Connect end of one jumper cable to the positive
terminal of the good battery, then the other end to
the positive terminal of the dead battery.
Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the frame of the
unit with the dead battery.
•
Pull the deck support pin outward to release the
deck from the deck lift arm. See Figure 21.
Repeat the above steps on the right side of the
tractor.
•
•
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in either
battery could explode.
Support Pin
WARNING: Do not use the tractor battery to
start other vehicles.
Cleaning the battery
Keep the terminals and the top of the battery clean and
free from corrosion. Clean the battery with baking soda
and water or a commercial battery cleaner. If nece-
ssary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to
remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring
with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
CAUTION: Do not allow any cleaning solution to get
inside the battery.
Figure 21
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•
Move the deck lift lever into the top notch on the
right fender to raise the lift arms out of the way.
Gently slide the cutting deck toward the front of the
tractor allowing the hooks on the deck to release
themselves from the deck stabilizer rod.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
•
•
•
•
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incorrect initial activation
undercharging
overcharging
corroded connections
freezing
•
Gently slide the cutting deck (from the right side) out
from underneath the tractor.
CHANGING THE DECK BELT BELT
These failures are NOT covered by your tractor’s
warranty.
IMPORTANT: The V-belts found on your tractor are
specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A
substitute (non-OEM) V-belt can be dangerous by not
disengaging completely. For a proper working machine,
use factory approved belts.
FUSE
A fuse is installed in your tractor’s wiring harness to
protect the tractor’s electrical system from damage
caused by excessive amperage.
Be sure to shut the engine off, remove ignition
key, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and
ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting before removing the
belt(s). All belts on your tractor are subject to
wear and should be replaced if any signs of
wear are present.
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 under the hood mounted between the
dash panel and fuel tank on the right-hand support bar.
IMPORTANT: Always use a 20 amp fuse for replacement.
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