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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR _NSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4) • ....
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 3)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for normal use,. However; periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
= See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag°
= Fill battery with aci& Fill each celt until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. If
below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct
level is reache&
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXiMiZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, lT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE, FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE
o Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for- 1 hour° Use
a 12 volt battery charger.. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging_
° Check the acid level after the battery is charged. Ifthe
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or'
iron free water,,
• install the vent caps to cover the vent wells.. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry_
- Check battery case for' leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling°
. Dispose of excess battery acid_ Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five
gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding bakingsoda unti!the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming.
o Follow instructions on how to install battery_
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
VENT WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt,.
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan°
o Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt,.
= Assemble adjustment bolt, !ockwasher and flat washer
!oosely. Do not tighten.
= Tighten shoulder bolt securely.,
o Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat,,
o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down
(See Fig. 8).
. Get off seat without moving itsadjusted position,
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely,.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
FIG. 4
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for
shipping purpose& Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
= Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower' housing should be prope dy
leveled_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the ....
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POStT_ON OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual, Verify that the belts are routed
correctly..
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.,
FiG. 3 8