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21sectiOn 6 — Maintenance & adjustMents
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.
Tire Maintenance
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. See the tire side wall for proper
inflation pressures. 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 a qualified tire mechanic inspect
and service the tire.
Lubrication
Using a pressure lubricating gun, lubricate the front
castor wheel axles and the front pivot axle with No. 2
multipurpose lithium grease after every 10 hours of
service.
Periodically lubricate all other pivot points with a
quality lubricating oil.
Using the Deck Wash System
WARNING!: When using the deck wash
system, never engage the deck from any
position other than the operator’s seat of the
tractor. Do not use an assistant or engage
deck in the presence of any bystanders.
Attach the nozzle adapter to a standard garden hose
connected to a water supply.
Move the tractor to an area within reach of the hose
where the dispersal of wet grass clippings is not
objectionable to you. Disengage the PTO, engage the
parking brake, and stop the engine.
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Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter and push
the adapter onto the deck wash nozzle at the left end
of the mower deck. Release the lock collar to lock the
adapter on the nozzle. Refer to Figure 6-2.
Figure 6-2
Turn on the water supply.
From the tractor operator’s seat, start the engine and
engage the PTO. Allow to run as needed. Disengage
the PTO and stop the engine.
Turn off the water supply.
Pull back the lock collar of the nozzle adapter to
disconnect the adapter from the nozzle.
Cleaning the Spindle Pulleys
Once a month remove the belt covers to remove any
accumulation of grass clippings from around the spindle
pulleys and V-belt. Clean more often when mowing tall,
dry grass.
Using the Transmission Bypass Rods
If for any reason the tractor will not drive or you wish to
move the tractor, the two hydrostatic transmissions are
equipped with a bypass rod that will allow you to manually
move the tractor short distances.
WARNING! : Do not tow the tractor, even with
the bypass rod engaged. Serious transmission
damage will result from doing so.
From just in front of the two rear tires, locate the
transmission bypass rods. Refer to Figure 6-3.
Pull one rod toward the front of the tractor until the
flange on the rod is forward of the keyhole slot in the
frame assembly.
Lower the bypass rod into the keyhole slot and release
so the rod flange is against the front of the frame
bracket.
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Deck Wash
Nozzle
Nozzle
Adapter
Adapter
Lock Collar
Pull Lock
Collar Back