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Connecting the Battery Cables
:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
followed by the NEGATIVE (black) wire.
To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (–) 2.
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
prior to operating the tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall
of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should
be maintained at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows:
Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing
the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height
setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on
the right fender).
Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.a.
Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by b.
removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which
c.
height setting.
Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge d.
wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
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