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9. Parking Brake:

 

Parking brake is on right hand side of floor area and is 

engaged by pushing full forward with foot. To 

disengage, pull lever back toward operator by hand. In 

emergency situations, brake may be used in 

conjunction with the natural braking of the transaxle by 

applying pressure with foot. Always set parking brake 

before dismounting. Be sure that parking brake is 

disengaged before moving.

 

 

 

 

For complete engine operating and maintenance 

information, refer to engine operating and maintenance 

instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and 

supplied with each mower.

 

 

Procedure for initial activation of battery:

 

1. Fill with electrolyte solution to lower ring of battery.

 

2. Let stand for 30 minutes.

 

3. Charge at 4 amps for 3 hours or 1 amp for 12 hours.  

4. After initial filling, fluid level may be maintained with 

distilled water.

 

Procedure for off-season storage:

 

1. Charge battery.

 

2. Disconnect cables from battery terminals. Identify 

cables so that they may be easily reconnected to -the 

correct

 

terminal. (See also wiring diagram shown on 

Body Assembly illustration.)

 

3. Clean top of battery and terminals.

 

4. Do not remove battery from mower.

 

5. To reactivate, reconnect cables to correct 

terminals and charge battery if needed.

 

 

The best tension for a V-belt drive is the lowest 

tension at which the belts will not slip under 

normal load condition.  Check the tension on a 

new belt frequently during first hours of operation 

and every  10-15 hours or monthly thereafter. 

Too much tension shortens belt and bearing life. 

Too little tension causes slippage and loss of 

power. Be sure that belts and  pulleys are kept 

free of foreign material. If belt slippage occurs, 

tighten it just enough to prevent slippage.

 

 

To adjust tension, loosen 4 bolts which hold 

engine to mount  and belt keeper in place. 

Loosen tension bolt located at rear of  machine. 

Adjust tension bolt until desired tension is 

achieved,  tighten 4 bolts holding engine and 

tighten tension bolt lock nut.

 

 

Belt tension for mower drive belt is adjusted by 

loosening nut  on mower deck turnbuckle 

assembly and turning turnbuckle to  achieve 

desired tension. Retighten nut. Tension should 

be checked with belt in engaged position.