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SECTION3: TRACTORSET-UP
ShippingBraceRemoval
_, WARNING: Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, set the parking brake and
remove the ignition key before removing the
shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning
tag found on the right side of the cutting deck.
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
Tire Pressure
_, WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for
the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
AttachingtheBatteryCables
NOTE: The positive battery 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 that the red
rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it
from corrosion.
• Remove the carriage bolt and hex 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 hex nut.
• Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 26 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
GasandOilFill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the fender and has a
capacity of three and-a-half gallons. Remove the fuel
cap by turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean,
fresh (no more than 30 days old), unleaded gasoline.
Fill the tank no higher than four inches below the top of
the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to Checkingthe 0il Levelon page 19 for
detailed instructions. Be careful not to overfill.