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5. Thread hose coupler (packaged with this manual) onto
the end of your garden hose. See Figure 12.
6. Attach the hose coupler to the water port on your decks
surface. See Figure 12. Turn the water on.
7. While sitting in the operator’s position, re-start the
engine and place throttle lever in FAST (rabbit)
position.
8. Move the PTO (Blade Engage) Lever to ON position.
9. Remain in the operator’s position with the cutting
deck engaged for a minimum of two minutes, allowing
the underside of the cutting deck to throughly rinse.
10. Move the PTO lever all the way back into the “Blade
Stop” position.
11. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position to turn the
tractor’s engine off.
12. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the
water port on your decks surface.
SECTION 7: SERVICE
Tire Pressure
IMPORTANT:
Never exceed the maximum inflation pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
• The recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 psi for the rear tires and 14 psi for the front tires.
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow unevenly.
Battery
The battery is sealed and maintenance-free. Acid levels
cannot be checked. However, some care is required for
long battery life:
• Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
• After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals
• Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:
If removing the battery, disconnect the
negative (black) wire from its terminal first, followed by
the positive (red) wire. When re-installing the battery,
always connect the positive (red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by negative (black) wire.
Charging
• If the tractor has not been used for an extended
period of time, use a voltmeter or load tester to
measure the charge. The voltmeter should read
WARNING: Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, move shift lever into
neutral position, set parking brake, stop engine and remove key from tractor to prevent unintended starting.
Water Port
Hose Coupler
(Shown without
Hose Attached)
Figure 12
1. Battery wires must be connected to the correct
terminals. Reversing them could change the
polarity and damage engine’s alternating system.
2. Do not jump-start a damaged battery.
3. When storing the battery, disconnect the negative
terminal and store with full charge.
IMPORTANT