User's Manual

Service
7
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Battery Removal
Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash
hands after handling.
The battery is located on the right/rear of the tractor beneath the
seat box frame. To remove the battery:
Remove the two hex tapping screws from the battery 
hold-down bracket and remove the bracket. Use care to
avoid losing the trim strip from the bottom of the bracket.
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Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the black 2.
negative battery lead to the negative battery post (marked
NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.
Remove the hex cap screw and sems nut securing the red 3.
positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked
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Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the 5.
reverse order.
Always connect the positive lead to the
battery before connecting the negative lead. This
will prevent sparking or possible injury from an
electrical short caused by contacting the tractor
body with tools being used to connect the cables.
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has
been stored for a period of time.
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higher across the battery terminals. See Fig. 7-2.
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Servicing Electrical System
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damage caused by excessive amperage. Always use the same
capacity fuse for replacement. If the electrical system does not
function, check for a blown fuse.
If you have a recurring problem with blown fuses, have the
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Dealer.
Relays and Switches
There are several safety switches in the electrical system. If a
function of the safety interlock system described earlier is not
functioning properly, have the electrical system checked by your
Troy-Bilt Service Dealer.
Deck Removal
Remove the mower deck from the tractor as follows:
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the engine, and set the parking brake.
Move the deck gauge wheels or rollers to their highest 2.
setting (lowest deck setting).
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of the engine, using one of the following two methods.
The muffler at the rear of the tractor
may be extremely hot, and could cause serious
burns. Use extreme caution when near the muffler.
Allow the muffler to fully cool before removing the
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Releasing Belt Tension with the Idler Pulley
Using the deck lift handle, raise the deck to the position 
that provides the most horizontal run of the belt between
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the engine.
Voltmeter
Reading
State of
Charge
Charging
Time
  Full Charge
  
  
  280 Min.
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