Bolens LT-185 - Manual (Page 18)

Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
Installing the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
Jump Starting
1. First, connect end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the good battery, then the
other end to the positive terminal of the dead
battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
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WARNING; Failure to use this proce­
dure could cause sparking, and the gas in
either battery could explode
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If
necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire
brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and
exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are:
incorrect initial activation, lack of water, adding
chemicals other than water after initial activation,
undercharging, overcharging, corroded connections,
freezing.
These failures do not constitute
warranty.
TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure
should be maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certain rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat
beads.
A WARNING: Excessive pressure (over
30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with force
sufficient to cause serious injury.
BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
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WARNING: Disconnect spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE: Figure 21 and Figure 23 are shown with
the unit tipped up for clarity. It is not necessary to tip
the unit to remove the belts.
However, if tipping the unit is desired, remove the
battery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakage,
drain the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap,
place a thin piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel
tank and screw on the cap. Be certain to remove the
plastic when finished changing the belts. Block unit
securely.
REMOVING THE DECK
1. Raise the deck to its highest position (lift lever all
the way back).
2. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a
bracket on the transaxle, inside the right rear
wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
3. Remove the belt keeper pins from the lower
frame. See Figure 21.
Note: When reassembling, make certain belt
keeper pins are assembled in same locations from
which they were removed. See Figure 21.
Figure 21
4. Unhook the deck belt from the electric PTO.
5. Move the lift lever all the way forward (lower the
deck).
6. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the
hairpin clips and flat washers.
7. Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer
shaft assembly by removing hairpin clips and flat
washers and sliding out the rod.
8. Raise the deck to its highest position (lift lever all
the way back).
9. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn tractor.
DECK BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove the first drive belt by lifting up on the
stabilizer plate, and slipping belt off the pulley.
2. Remove the left hand pulley cover by removing
four self-tapping screws.
3. Remove the right hand pulley cover by removing
three self-tapping screws.
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