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Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
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
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1. Remove the pl astic cover, if present, f rom the positi ve (+) b atter y
terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery
terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, f rom the ne gative (–)bat ter y
terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-3.
3. Position the re d rubb er b oot over the p ositive bat ter y termin al 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
Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! 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:
1. 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).
2. Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
have between ¼” and ½” clearance above the ground:
3. If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact
with the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front an d rear gauge wh eels by rem oving the
lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to
the deck. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height
setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½” between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
10 Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up