Battery Maintenance
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first
(A, Figure 8).
2. Remove the battery hold-down (C) and battery.
3. Clean the battery compartment with a solution of baking
soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire brush
and battery terminal cleaner until shiny.
5. Reinstall the battery in the battery compartment, and secure
with the battery hold-down (C).
6. Reattach the battery cables, positive cable first (B).
7. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
Figure 8. Battery
A. Negative Cable
B. Positive Cable & Cover
C. Rubber Hold-Down Strap
A
C
B
WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
Safety Interlock System Check
Check the function of the safety interlock system using the test
procedur. If the tractor fails any of the tests, see your dealer.
Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a complete
stop within five seconds after the electric PTO switch is
turned off.
1. With tractor in neutral, PTO disengaged and operator in
seat, start the engine.
2. Look over the left-hand footrest at the mower drive belt.
Engage the PTO and wait several seconds. Disengage the
PTO and check the amount of time it takes for the mower
drive belt to stop.
3. If mower drive belt does not stop within five seconds, see
your dealer.
Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine owner’s manual for all engine maintenance
procedures and recommendations.
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Regular Maintenance
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