Craftsman 247.28911 - Manual (Page 24)

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Remove the bow-tie cotter pin securing the deck stabilizer rod to
the deck. Slide the deck lift rod from the mounting bracket on the
deck as seen in Fig. 18.
by removing the bow-tie cotter pin which secures it. Remove the
spring from the deck idler bracket. See Fig. 19.
underneath the tractor.
TIRES
AWARNING
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 pres­
sure 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.
A CAUTION
If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire
from its terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When
re-installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
JUMP STARTING
AWARNING
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 +) post of the
jumper battery.
3. Connect the second cable (negative -) to the other post of the
jumper battery.
4. Connect the other end of the negative cable to the engine block of
the tractor, away from the battery. Attach to an unpainted part to
assure a good connection.
AWARNING
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 earlier in this section of this
manual).
6. Set the tractor’s parking brake before removing the jumper cables,
in reverse order of connection.
CHARGING
AWARNING
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.
A 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.
24