Product Manual

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Lubrication
Lubricate the unit at the following lubrication points.
Grease:
• front caster wheel axles
• front caster wheel pivots
• ground speed control shaft pivots
Use grease fittings when present. Disassemble parts
to apply grease to moving parts when grease fittings
are not installed.
Not all greases are compatible. Use automotive-type
lithium grease.
Oil:
• engine kill / operator presence handle pivots
• ground speed control lever pivots
• discharge chute pivots
• cutting height adjust handle pivots
• deck lift pivots
Generally, all moving metal parts should be oiled
where contact is made with other parts. Keep oil
and grease off belts and pulleys. Remember to wipe
fittings and surfaces clean both before and after
lubrication.
Battery Maintenance
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free
battery. Only check the battery fluid of a standard
battery.
1. Remove the rubber strap and battery box cover.
2. Remove the battery filler cap (A, Figure 7). Fluid
must be even with the split ring full mark. If not,
add distilled water.
3. Reinstall the filler cap.
4. Reinstall the battery box cover and rubber strap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C).
2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment
with a solution of baking soda and water.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery
cables, positive cable first (B).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away
from the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
• 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.
Figure 7. Battery Compartment
A. Vent Cap(s)
B. Positive (+) Terminal & Cable
C. Negative (-) Terminal & Cable
B
A
C
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
Not for
Reproduction