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2.12 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS
BOLT LOCATION TORQUE
Blade Mounting Bolt .................................................... 115-120 ft-lbs.
Cutter Housing Spindle Nut.............................................. 75-80 ft-lbs.
Anti-Scalp Roller Bolts...................................................... 40-45 ft-lbs.
Mower Deck Support/Engine Deck Mount........................ 30-35 ft-lbs.
Engine Mounting Bolts
15 &17
HP Kawasaki ........................................ 15-20 ft-lbs.
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 UNCRATE UNIT: Remove upper handle assembly, fuel tank, and linkages from the top
of the crate.
3.2 SERVICE BATTERY
: (Electric start units only)
The machine is shipped with a filled lead acid battery.
3.2.1 Remove battery cover from the machine.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ Charging the battery may produce explosive gasses
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Battery gasses can explode causing serious injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away from battery.
♦ Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
♦ Make sure venting path of battery is always open once
battery is filled with acid.
3.2.2 Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter. Locate the voltage
reading of the battery in the table below and charge the battery for the
recommended time interval to bring the charge up to a full charge of 12.6 volts or
greater.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the negative battery cables are disconnected and the
battery charger used for charging the battery has an output of 16 volts and 7
amps or less to avoid damaging the battery (see chart below for recommended
charger settings).
Voltage
Reading
Percent
Charge
Maximum
Charger Settings
Charging Interval
12.6 or greater 100% 16 volts/7 amps No Charging Required
12.4 – 12.6 75 – 100% 16 volts/7 amps 30 Minutes
12.2 – 12.4 50 – 75% 16 volts/7 amps 1 Hour
12.0 – 12.2 25 – 50% 14.4 volts/4 amps 2 Hours
11.7 – 12.0 0 – 25% 14.4 volts/4 amps 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 volts/2 amps 6 Hours or More
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.