Operator's Manual

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5. Disconnect the charger leads from the battery posts
(Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
6. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 23.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected;
electrical damage may occur.
Servicing the Parking Brake
The brake is on the right side of the rear axle, inside the
rear tire (Fig. 19). If the parking brake does not hold
securely or has insufficient stopping power, adjust it.
Checking the Parking Brake
1. Park the tractor on a level surface.
2. Disengage the blade (PTO).
3. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
4. Set the parking brake.
5. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
6. Remove the ignition key.
7. If the rear wheels lock and skid when you push the
tractor forward, you do not need to adjust the parking
brake. Adjust the parking brake if the wheels turn and
do not lock; refer to Adjusting the Parking Brake on
page 24.
Adjusting the Parking Brake
1. Check the parking brake before you adjust it; refer to
Checking the Parking Brake on page 24.
2. To increase the braking resistance, tighten the brake
adjusting nut (Fig. 19) 1/8 turn clockwise.
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Figure 19
1. Brake adjusting nut
3. Check the parking brake again.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the parking brake is set
properly.
5. Push down on the clutch/brake pedal to release the
parking brake.
Important With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels must rotate freely when you push the tractor. If the
brake drags, loosen the adjusting nut slightly until the
wheels rotate freely. If you are unable to properly adjust the
parking brake, contact an Authorized Service Dealer
immediately.
Greasing and Lubricating the
Tractor
Grease the tractor with a general-purpose grease after every
25 operating hours or once a year, whichever occurs first.
Grease the tractor more frequently when the operating
conditions are extremely dusty or sandy.
How to Grease the Tractor
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Clean the grease fittings with a rag. Make sure to scrape
any paint off the front of the fittings.
7. Connect a grease gun to each fitting and pump grease
into it.
8. Wipe up any excess grease.