Operator's Manual

20
Adding Rear Ballast
This unit complies with ANSl B71.4–1999 Standard and all
applicable European requirements when equipped with rear
ballast. Use the following chart to determine the weight or
combinations of weights needed.
Cutting Unit
Configuration
Weight Kits Required
Standard machine with
27” cutting units
(1) 83-9370
(2) 83-9390
Standard machine with
27” cutting units &
baskets
(1) 83-9370
(3) 83-9390
(2) 94-3698
Standard machine with
three wheel drive kit &
27” cutting units
(1) 83-9390,
(1) 83–9370
Standard machine with
three wheel drive kit, 27”
cutting units & baskets
(2) 83-9390
(2) 94-3698
(1) 83–9370
Standard machine with
32” cutting units
(3) 83-9390
(2) 94-3698
(1) 83–9370
Standard machine with
32” cutting units & three
wheel drive kit
(1) 83-9370
(2) 83-9390
(1) 94–3698
Note: All configurations require calcium chloride in the
rear tire. Tires should be filled to approximately 75%
capacity (valve level with valve at the top) (60 lb. fluid or
74 lb. tire and fluid).
Important If a puncture occurs in a tire with calcium
chloride, remove the unit from the turf area as quickly as
possible. To prevent possible damage to the turf,
immediately soak the affected area with water.
Either Type 1 (77%) or Type 2 (94%) commercial calcium
chloride flake may be used.
Plain water freezes solid at 32°F (0°C). The 3-1/2 lb.
(1.6 kg) calcium chloride to 1 gallon (3.8 l) of water
solution is slush free to –12°F (–24°C) and will freeze solid
at –52°F (–46°C). The 5 lb. (2.3 kg) per gallon (liter)
solution is slush free to –50° F (–45°C) and will freeze
solid at –62°F (–52°C).
Activating and Charging the
Battery
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Warning
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, bulk
electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased
from a local battery supply outlet and added to the battery.
1. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
2. Replace the filler caps with the vents pointing to the
rear (toward the fuel tank) and connect a 3 to 4 amp
battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery
at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Warning
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
4. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install the filler
caps.