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HOW TO ADJUST THE SHIFT LEVER
If the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever does not match neutral
on the gearbox, adjust the shift lever as follows.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Move the lift lever to the DECK LEVEL position (see Figure 28).
WARNING: The lift lever is spring loaded. Make sure
the lift lever is locked in the DECK LEVEL position.
3. Loosen the nut on the adjuster plate (see Figure 19). The ad-
juster plate is located under the left rear fender.
4. Make sure the shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
5. Push the unit forward. Make sure the gearbox is in neutral.
6. Tighten the nut on the adjuster plate.
7. Make sure the NEUTRAL position on the shift lever matches
neutral on the gearbox.
8. Raise the lift lever from the DECK LEVEL position to a CUT-
TING HEIGHT position (see Figure 28).
Left
Rear
Wheel
Adjuster
Plate
Figure 19
Nut
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
HOW TO REMOVE THE BATTERY
To charge or clean the battery, remove the battery from the unit as
follows.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, disconnect the black
battery cable from the negative (–) terminal before you
disconnect the red cable.
WARNING: The battery contains sulfuric acid which is
harmful to the skin, eyes and clothing. If the acid gets
on the body or clothing, wash with water.
1. Disconnect the black cable from the negative (–) terminal
(Figure 20).
2. Disconnect the red cable from the positive (+) terminal.
3. Lift the battery tray and the battery out of the unit.
HOW TO CLEAN THE BATTERY
1. Remove the battery.
2. Wash the battery with a solution of one gallon of water and four
tablespoons of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Make sure
the solution does not get into the battery cells.
3. Clean the terminals and the ends of the cables with a wire
brush.
4. Install the battery.
5. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the battery terminals.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not
smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The
fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1. Before you charge the battery, remove the battery.
2. To charge the battery, use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge at
a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.
3. Install the battery.
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to
the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black
cable.
4. Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
5. Fasten the black cable to the negative (–) terminal with the fas-
teners as shown.
Positive (+)
Terminal
Black Cable
Red Cable
Battery Tray
Battery
Figure 20
Carriage Bolt
Wing Nut
Carriage Bolt