California Proposition 65 Warning; Cutting Blades - Troy-Bilt Horse Manual Del Operario

Tires
WARNING!
Never exceed the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the sidewall of tire.
The recommended operating tire pressure is:
• Approximately 10 psi for the rear tires
• Approximately 14 psi for the front tires
IMPORTANT:
Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer's recommended or maximum psi. Do not
overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the cutting deck to
mow unevenly.
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.
CAUTION:
If removing the battery, disconnect the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's terminal first,
followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-
installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE
(Red) wire its terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
Jump Starting
WARNING!
Never jump start a damaged or frozen
battery. Be certain the vehicles do not touch, and
ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
1. Connect positive ( +) cable to positive post (+) of your
tractor's discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the (positive
of the jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative
the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the
tractor, away from the battery. Attach to a unpainted part
to assure a good connection.
CAUTION:
If the jumper battery is installed on a
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of
this manual).
6. Set the tractor's parking brake before removing the jumper
cables, in reverse order of connection.
Charging
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period
of time, charge the battery as follows:
1.
If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the
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charger indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not
automatic, charge for no fewer than eight hours.
Fuse
One 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to
protect the tractor's electrical system from damage caused by
excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine
will not crank, first check to be certain that the fuse has not
blown. It can be found at the rear of the unit, underneath the
fender located by the battery.
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Cutting Blades

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To remove the blades, proceed as follows.
1.
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3.
WARNING!
Batteries give off an explosive gas
while charging. Charge the battery in a well
ventilated area and keep away from an open flame
or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
CAUTION:
When charging your tractor's battery,
use only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid
batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's
Manual prior to charging your tractor's battery.
Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
WARNING!
Before servicing, repairing, or
inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
WARNING!
Always use a fuse with the same
amperage capacity for replacement.
WARNING!
Shut the engine off and remove
ignition key before removing the cutting blade(s) for
sharpening or replacement. Protect your hands by
using heavy gloves when grasping the blade.
WARNING!
Periodically inspect the blade and/or
spindle for cracks or damage, especially after you've
struck a foreign object. Do not operate the machine
until damaged components are replaced.
Remove the deck from beneath the tractor, (refer to
Cutting Deck Removal earlier in this section) then gently
flip the deck over to expose its underside.
Place a block of wood between the center deck housing
baffle and the cutting blade to act as a stabilizer.
See Fig. 7-3.
Remove the hex flange nut that secures the blade to the
spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-3.
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