Lawn Mower User Manual

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Tire Inflation
Keep the tires inflated to the
recommended pressure. Improper
inflation will affect tire life and operator
comfort, and also could affect the level
of the mower deck and quality of cut.
See the tire side wall for proper
inflation range.
Ensure that the valve caps are
securely tightened in place to prevent
air loss and to protect the valve core.
Do not overload the tractor tires by
mounting equipment on the tractor
which exceeds the load capacity of the
size of the tires on the tractor.
Battery Maintenance
The battery is filled with battery acid
and then sealed at the factory.
However, even a “maintenance free”
battery requires some maintenance to
ensure its proper life cycle.
• Spray the terminals and exposed
wire with a battery terminal sealer,
or coat the terminals with a thin coat
of grease or petroleum jelly, to
protect against corrosion.
• Always keep the cables and termi-
nals clean and free of corrosion.
• Always keep the terminal covers in
place over the battery terminals.
• Avoid tipping. Even a sealed battery
will leak electrolyte when tipped.
Battery Storage
• When storing the tractor for
extended periods, disconnect the
negative battery cable. It is not
necessary to remove the battery.
• All batteries discharge during stor-
age. Keep the exterior of the battery
clean, especially the top. A dirty bat-
tery will discharge more rapidly.
• The battery must be stored with a
full charge. A discharged battery
can freeze sooner than a charged
battery. A fully charged battery will
store longer in cold temperatures
than hot.
• Recharge the battery before return-
ing to service. Although the tractor
may start, the engine charging sys-
tem may not fully recharge the
battery.
Lubrication
Important Information: The service
life and reliability of any machine
depends upon the care it is given.
Proper lubrication is a very important
part of that care. The maintenance
schedule reflects the minimal require-
ments to maintain the equipment.
More frequent inspections and mainte-
nance is preferable.
Using the lubrication illustration as a
guide, make certain that all lubrication
fittings are installed and functioning.
Be sure all fittings are free from dirt
and paint so the lubricant is certain to
enter the bearing.
Using a pressure lubricating gun,
always force the lubricant through the
full length of each bearing until it
emerges at the end, carrying with it
the worn lubricant and any dirt that
may have entered the bearing.
Miscellaneous working parts not
provided with lubrication fittings should
be oiled regularly with a good grade of
lubricating oil.
Always lubricate the tractor thoroughly
before taking it to a remote location for
a prolonged period of time.
Lubricant is cheap. Use plenty of it.
Worn parts can be expensive to
replace.
Keep your supply of lubricating oil and
grease stored in clean containers, and
covered to protect from dust and dirt.
Keep the lubricating gun nozzle clean
and wipe dirt from the grease fittings
before lubricating.