BATTERY
Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery. After _
initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with distilled
water.
Procedure for off-season storage:
1. Charge battery.
2. Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify
cables so that they may be easily reconnected to the
correct terminal. (Disconnect ground cable first and
.reconnect last.)
3. Clean top of battery and terminals.
4. Do not remove battery from mower.
5. To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct terminals
and charge battery if needed.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
The best tension for a V-belt drive is the lowest tension at
which the belts will not slip under normal load condition.
Check the tension on a new belt frequently during first
hours of operation and every 10-15 hours or monthly
thereafter. Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life.
Too little tension causes slippage and damages belt. Be
sure the belts and pulleys are kept free of foreign material.
If belt slippage occurs, tighten it just enough to prevent
slippage.
TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT
No adjustment necessary; the spring-loaded Idler pulley
maintains proper belt tension throughout the belt life.
MOWER DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT See the Technical
Data Brochure for belt adjustment procedure on each
model.
REPLACE BELTS WHEN ADJUSTMENT CAN NO
LONGER BE MADE SATISFACTORILY OR IF BELTS
BECOME WORN.
DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT This mower Is equipped with
manually adjusted drive chain tension Idlers. One for each
chain at the rear of the mower. To adjust drive chains, simply
tighten nut on rod P/N1683, until spring P/N 5133 Is
compressed as shown in the drawing. Inspection of the
chains will show the need for adjustment when the spring
P/N 5133 is free of tension. Inspect chains after each 10-12
hours of operation.
NEEDS ADJUSTMENT
PROPER TENSION
Proper lubrication is important for effective roller chain
operation. Use high quality lubricating oil or motorcycle
chain lube. (Do not use grease or extra heavy oil.) Apply
drops of oil to the chain joints every 10-15 hours of
operation. DO NOT LUBRICATE IF OPERATED IN HEAVY
DUST OR SAND. .
FRONT CASTER ASSEMBLY Each caster assembly has a
grease fitting located on the under side of the bearing. For
best results, use any good multipurpose grease every 10-15
hours of operation. All other bearings on your mower are
sealed and require no lubrication.
WHEELS AND TIRES
Correct tire pressure is essential to the correct operation of
the mower. The correct pressure for the rear drive tires is 8-
10 Ibs. for size 18 X9.50-8 and 12-14 Ibs. for size 16 x 6.50-8
tires. The front tires should be inflated to 20-24 Ibs. Lug
nuts should be checked periodically to assure they are
tight.
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