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Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial acti-
vation.
NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long peri-
od of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can
overheat and lose fluid.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The engine is equipped with an alternator which
charges battery when tractor is operated. Under nor-
mal conditions, the battery only needs to be charged
before, during and after off-season storage. Follow
the instructions under "Off-Season Storage."
To charge the battery: Make certain fluid level in
each cell is between LOWER LEVEL and UPPER
LEVEL. Use a 12 volt automotive charger which is
rated less than 10 amps.
12.5 H.P. Lawn Tractor: Charge for 14 to 16 hours.
DO NOT CHARGE LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
18 H.P. Lawn Tractor: Charge for a minimum of 3
hours and a maximum of 5 hours.
REMOVING / INSTALLING / JUMP STARTING
WARNING: When removing or installing
the battery, follow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
Jump Starting
1. First, connect end of one jumper cable to the posi-
tive terminal of the good battery, then the other
end to the positiveterminal of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi-
mately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manu-
facturer's recommended pressure). Maximum tire
pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal
tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i, to seat
beads.
WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force suf-
ficient to cause serious injury.
BELTREMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine.
Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE: Figures 19 and 21 are shown with the unit
tipped up for clarity. It is not necessary to tip the unit
to remove the belts.
However, if tipping the unit is desired, remove the bat-
tery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakage, drain
the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap, place a thin
piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and
screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the plastic
when finished changing the belts. Block unit securely.
DECK BELT
1. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
2. Remove the belt keeper pins from the engine pul-
ley belt guard. See figure 19.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt keeper
pins are assembled in the same locations from which
they were removed. See figure 19.
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WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in
either battery could explode.
Belt Keeper Pins
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If nec-
essary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush
to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring
with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are: incor-
rect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals
other than water after initial activation, undercharging,
overcharging, corroded connections, freezing. These
failures do not constitute warranty.
FIGURE 19.
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