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SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP
IMPORTANT:Your tractor isshipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oitlevel before
starting the engine and operating. Refer to the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual (or Tecumseh
eng ne s Owner s Manua ) packed w th your tractor. Read nstruct ons carefu y.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the unit
is observed from the driver's seat, facing forward.
ToolsRequiredForAssembly
(1) 1/2" socket wrench (for steering wheel)
(1) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench (for seat)
(2) 7/16" wrenches or socket wrenches (for battery)
Attachingthe BatteryCables
NOTE: The positive batter7 terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
° The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain thai the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
, Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
, Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and wing nut.
, Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
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Boot
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Hex Bolt
Figure 1
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 24 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
AttachingThe SteeringWheel
° The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has
been packed within the steering wheel, beneath
steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering
wheel cap and remove the hardware.
NOTE: There are two different styles of steering
wheel cap. See Figure 2. Styles vary by model.
, Remove the steering bellow from its packaged
location on the deck engagement!lift lever (found
on the right hand side of tractor). NOTE: Tractor
models 668 & 688 do NOT require a steering bellow
and do NOT come equipped with one.
, On models so equipped, place the steering bellow
over the steering shaft extending through the dash.
See Figure 2.
NOTE: If the openings on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smafler end goes
down, against the dash of the lawn tractor.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 2.
Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel and push downward until it "clicks"
into place.
Steering
Wheel Cap _
w.ber
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Figure 2