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V-BELTS
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after
100 hours of operation and replace if necessary.
The Belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if
they begin to slip from wear.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
NOTE: Do not attempt to open or remove caps
or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte
is not necessary.
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals
can cause the battery to “leak” power.
• Remove terminal guard.
• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first,
then the RED battery cable and remove
the battery from the tractor.
• Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until shiny.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum
jelly
• Reinstall battery (See “REPLACING
BATTERY” in the SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENT section of this manual).
BATTERY
Your mower is equipped with a maintenance
free battery and does not need servicing.
However, periodic charging of the battery with an
automotive type battery charger will extend its
life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour