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ASSEMBLY
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally In contactwith battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions Included with the
batteryvent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan
Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt
Assemble adjustment bolt, Iock'washer and flat washer
loosely De not tighten
Tighten shoulder bolt securely
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down
(See Fig. 6)
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
fo_ normal use. However, periodic charging ofthe battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life,
See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag,
Fitl battery with acid, Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minute& After standing, check the level of acid If
below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct
level is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit
To maximize the life of your battery, it isnecessary that
the battery be charged before use. Use a12 volt battery
charger, Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1
hour Observe all safety precautions required for bat-
tery charging Failure to charge battery can result in a
shortened battery life,
Check the acid level after the battery is charged, If the
acid has fallen below the correct _evel,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 dis-
posal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon
plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle
while adding baking soda urttil the addition of more
soda causes no more foaming.
Follow instructions on how to install battery.
CUT AWAY VIEW ,VENT CAP
VENT WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG, 2
SEAT
SEATPAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
" FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT _LOCKWASHER
BOLT
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes, 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 properly
leveled See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION 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
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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