Troy-Bilt TB2450 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Battery
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: If removing the battery, disconnect the
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(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
Jump Starting
WARNING! Never jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
Connect positive ( +) cable to positive (+) post of your
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Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (2. +) post
of the jumper battery.
Connect the negative (3. ) cable to the negative () post of
the jumper battery.
Make the final connection on the engine block of the 
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION: If the jumper battery is installed on a
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engine when jump starting your tractor.
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this manual).
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cables, in reverse order of connection.
Charging
WARNING! Batteries give off an explosive gas
while charging. Charge the battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open flame
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
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Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
of time, charge the battery as follows:
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If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery 2.
until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the
charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight
hours.
Fuse
WARNING! Before servicing, repairing, or
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brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
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amperage.
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will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown. It is located under the hood, mounted behind the top of
the dash panel on the support bar.
CAUTION: Always use a replacement fuse with the
same amperage capacity as the blown fuse.
Tires
WARNING! Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of the tire.
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recommended or maximum psi. Do not overinflate.
Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to mow
unevenly.
Changing the Transmission Drive Belt
Several components must be removed and special tools used
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authorized service dealer to have the transmission drive belt
replaced.
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