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Section 4 - ADJUSTMENT & REPAIR
WARNING
DO NOT attempt any adjustments, maintenance or
service with the engine or blades running. STOP
blades. STOP engine. Set brake. Remove key.
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug and secure
wire away from spark plug. Engine and components
can be extremely hot. Avoid burns by allowing engine
and components sufficient time to cool.
4.5 BATTERY
NOTE: The battery in this machine is maintenance-
free. It has been filled to the proper level with acid
and is sealed. Do not attempt to open battery.
4.5.1. BATTERY REMOVAL
1. Raise operator's seat.
2. Remove the two adjusting knobs.
3. Remove seat assembly and move forward. Use
care not to disconnect wires from seat switch. See
Figure 4.36.
FIGURE 4.36
4. Remove negative ( - ) cable first.
5. Remove positive ( + ) cable last.
6. Remove battery. See Figure 4.37.
WARNING
Cables must be connected to battery terminals in the
proper position as shown. DO NOT attempt to charge
battery while installed on tractor. DO NOT use
"BOOST" chargers on the battery. If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from battery cables can result.
4.5.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Slide battery into battery housing.
2. Connect positive (+) cable first.
3. Connect negative (-) cable last.
4. Reinstall seat assembly. Use care not to
disconnect wires from seat switch.
5. Reinstall the two adjusting knobs.
6. Lower operator's seat.
FIGURE 4.37
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery.
4.5.3. BATTERY CHARGING
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
2. Place battery in a well ventilated area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect battery charger to battery terminals.
(NOTE: Always connect red cable to positive (+)
terminal and black cable to negative (-) terminal.)
4. Charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery will not accept charge, or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new
battery.
4.5.4. BATTERY STORAGE
When out of season, it is recommended the battery be
removed, charged and stored.
1. Remove battery. Refer to Section “BATTERY
REMOVAL”.
2. Bring battery to full charge, if required.
3. Store battery in an area away from the RIDER on a
wood surface. DO NOT STORE BATTERY ON A
CONCRETE SURFACE.
REMOVE ADJUSTING
KNOBS AND MOVE
SEAT FORWARD
REMOVE POSITIVE
(+) CABLE LAST
REMOVE NEGATIVE (-)
CABLE FIRST