Assembly, Charge and connect battery, Check tire pressure – John Deere L2048 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY
Assembly
Charge and Connect Battery
1. Remove and discard the red positive (+) protective cap
from the positive (+) battery terminal.
2. Charge the battery.
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Battery is fully charged at 12.6 volts.
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3. Connect positive (+) battery cable (A) to battery.
4. Connect negative (–) battery cable (B).
5. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to
terminal to help prevent corrosion.
6. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.
Check Tire Pressure
1. Check tires for damage.
2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge.
3. Check that tires have equal air pressure. Add or remove
air, if necessary.
Adjust Mower Level
Adjust mower level. (See Adjusting Mower Level in the
OPERATING section.)
Check Machine Safety System
Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic
safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a
flammable and explosive gas. The battery may
explode:
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Do not smoke near battery.
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Wear eye protection and gloves.
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Do not allow direct metal contact across
battery posts.
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Remove negative cable first when
disconnecting.
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Install negative cable last when connecting.
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B
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation
of tire and rim parts is possible when they are
serviced incorrectly:
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Do not attempt to mount a tire without the
proper equipment and experience to perform
the job.
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Do not inflate the tires above the
recommended pressure.
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Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire
assembly. Heat can cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding
can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
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Do not stand in front or over the tire
assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck
and extension hose long enough to allow you
to stand to one side.
Tire Size
Pressure
Front:
Models 1742 and 17.542
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15 x 6.00 - 6
Models 2048 and 2548
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16 x 6.5 - 8
97 kPa (14 psi)
97 kPa (14 psi)
Rear:
Models 1742 and 17.542
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20 x 8.0 - 8
Models 2048 and 2548
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22 x 9.5 - 12
69 kPa (10 psi)
69 kPa (10 psi)