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drop down even if the jack were to slip or tip
over.
6. Pull off the protective cap (14/1).
7. Use a screwdriver to press out the lock wash-
er (14/2). Take care not to lose the parts.
8. Pull off the plain washer (14/3).
9. Pull the wheel off the axle.
Note: Do not lose the feather key when pull-
ing the rear wheels off the axle!
10. Clean the axle and the hole in the wheel be-
fore reassembly, and grease both of them
with multi-purpose grease.
11. Push the wheel onto the axle.
Note: When pushing on the rear wheels,
make sure that the grooves for the feather
key and the rear wheel are aligned so that
the feather key can be pushed in without
force.
12. Push the washer onto the axle.
13. Push the lock washer into the groove on the
axle. If you use a pair of pliers to do this, take
care not to damage the axle using the pliers.
14. Push the protective cap onto the axle.
15. Remove the securing support and use the
jack to lower the tractor carefully to the
ground.
8.4
Starter battery
No charger is supplied for the starter battery of
the lawn tractor.
Precise battery designation: see battery box. The
starter battery is located under the engine cover.
The starter battery is always supplied from the
factory pre-charged.
Safety instructions
WARNING! Danger if the starter battery
is not handled correctly! The following points
must be complied with to avoid the dangers aris-
ing from incorrect handling of the battery!
■
Do not store the starter battery in the immedi-
ate vicinity of naked flames, do not burn it or
place it on heaters. Risk of explosion.
■
Store the starter battery in a cool, dry room
(10 - 15 °C) over the winter. Avoid storing at
temperatures below the freezing point.
■
Do not leave the starter battery without
charge for a long period. If the starter battery
is not used for a long period, it should be
charged using a suitable charger.
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■
Do not smash the starter battery. The electro-
lyte (sulphuric acid) causes chemical burns to
the skin and clothing – immediately rinse
away with plenty of water.
■
Keep the starter battery clean. Only wipe
clean with a dry cloth. Do not use water, pet-
rol, thinners or similar for this purpose.
■
Keep the connection terminals clean and
grease them with terminal grease.
■
Do not short-circuit the connection terminals.
Charging the starter battery
Charging is required:
■
Before putting into storage before the winter
break.
■
If the machine will not be used for a long time
(longer than 3 months).
WARNING! Danger if the starter battery
is not charged correctly! The charging current
of the charger must not exceed 5 A, and the
charging voltage can only be max. 14.4 V. Risk of
explosion of the starter battery if the charging
current is more powerful! Always remove the igni-
tion key before starting work on the battery.
We recommend charging this maintenance-free,
gas-tight starter battery using a specifically suit-
able charger (which can be obtained through re-
tail outlets).
Comply with the operating instructions of the
charger manufacturer before and during charging
of the starter battery.
CAUTION! Danger of a short circuit! To
avoid a short circuit, always disconnect the nega-
tive cable (-) of the battery first, and reconnect it
last! Always remove the ignition key before start-
ing work on the battery!
1. Remove the ignition key (02/4).
2. Open the engine cover.
3. Connect the charger terminals to the connec-
tion terminals of the battery.
NOTE Check the polarity:
■
Red terminal = positive terminal (+)
■
Black terminal = negative terminal (-)
4. Connect the charger to the mains and switch
it on.
8.5
Removing the mower mechanism
The mower mechanism must be removed in or-
der for the tractor to be used for snow clearing
and for renewing the V-belt.
Maintenance
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