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6.
After draining the oil, wipe any residual
oil from the oil drain hose. Thread the
square head plug into the drain hose
fitting and fully tighten the plug.
7.
Replace the oil filter and refill the
engine with new oil as instructed in the
Engine Operator's Manual. Refer to the
Engine Operator's Manual for information
regarding the volume and weight of
engine oil.
8.
Route the hose back along the frame as it
was before removal.
Lubrication
Periodically lubricate all pivot points with a
quality lubricating oil.
Tires
Check the tire air pressure after every 50 hours
of operation or weekly. Keep the tires inflated
to the recommended pressures. Improper
inflation will shorten the tire service life and
produce an uneven cut. The recommended
operating rear tire pressure is 14 psi. Observe
the following guidelines:
•
Do not inflate a tire above the maximum
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
•
Do not reinflate a tire that has been run flat
or seriously under-inflated. Have it inspected
and serviced by a qualified tire mechanic.
Battery Information
WARNING
Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or
onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with
clean cold water. If there is any further discomfort, seek
prompt medical attention.
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water,
then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or
baking soda/water.
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips to the
battery while the charger is turned on, as it can cause sparks.
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters)
away from the battery. The gas generated during charging
can be combustible.
As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well
ventilated area.
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when
working near batteries.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries. Keep
batteries out of the reach of children.
Battery Maintenance
•
The battery is filled with battery acid and
then sealed at the factory. However, even a
"maintenance free" battery requires some
maintenance to ensure its proper life cycle.
•
Spray the terminals and exposed
wire with a battery terminal sealer, or
coat the terminals with a thin coat of
grease or petroleum jelly, to protect
against corrosion.
•
Always keep the battery cables and
terminals clean and free of corrosion.
•
Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery will
leak electrolyte when tipped.
WARNING
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
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Battery Storage
1.
When storing the mower for extended
periods, disconnect the negative battery
cable. It is not necessary to remove
the battery.
2.
All batteries discharge during storage.
Keep the exterior of the battery clean,
especially the top. A dirty battery will
discharge more rapidly.
3.
The battery must be stored with a full
charge. A discharged battery can freeze
sooner than a charged battery. A fully
charged battery will store longer in cold
temperatures than hot.
4.
Recharge the battery before returning to
service. Although the mower may start,
the engine charging system may not
fully recharge the battery.
Removing the Battery
1.
Remove the flange lock nut (a) and
carriage screw (b) holding the battery
hold-down bracket (c) in place. See
Figure 4-5.
2.
Remove the battery hold-down bracket.
3.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut
securing the black negative battery lead (b)
to the negative battery post (marked NEG).
Move the cable away from the negative
battery post.
4.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut
securing the red positive battery lead (c)
to the positive battery post (marked POS).
5.
Carefully slide the battery out of
the mower.
6.
Install the battery by repeating the
above steps in the reverse order.
c
are
(c)
(a)
(b)
Figure 4-5
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the mower will not drive
or you wish to move the mower, the two
hydrostatic transmissions are equipped with
a bypass rod that will allow you to manually
move the mower short distances.
WARNING
Do not tow the mower, even with the bypass rod engaged.
Serious transmission damage will result from doing so.
1.
Engage the transmission bypass by
pulling out on the bypass rod (a) and
then placing it down in the slot before
releasing. See Figure 4-6.
Pull Out
(a)
(a)
Down
Figure 4-6
2.
To release the transmission bypass, pull
out and let the bypass rod slide back
into the frame.
Hydrostatic Transmission
The mower is equipped with dual integrated
hydrostatic pumps/transaxles that are sealed.
However, this model is equipped with a
transmission oil expansion reservoir. Under
normal operating conditions, the oil level in the
expansion reservoir does not need to be checked
and no additional oil is needed. If checking the
reservoir oil level, proceed as follows:
Note: See the Maintenance Schedule table on
page 12 for transmission oil changing intervals.
WARNING
Check the oil level ONLY before starting the mower
when the transmission oil is fully cooled.
1.
Clean the reservoir cap and the area
around the cap to prevent debris from
contaminating the transmission oil. See
Figure 4-7.
Figure 4-7
2.
Turn the reservoir cap counter-clockwise
to remove, then check the oil level in the
reservoir. Oil should be visible at the
bottom of the cup, but the oil level must
NOT be above the "FULL COLD" line. See
Figure 4-7. DO NOT FILL THE RESERVOIR.
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