Openbatteryboxdoorfor:
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ASSEMBLY
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware),,
Inspection for corrosion_
Testing battery,
Jumping (if required)_
Periodic charging ,.
POSITIVE
(RED) CABLE
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
_, HEX
NUT
LOCK
WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
VENT
HOLE
(KEEP
CLEAN)
BOLT
NEGATIVE
(BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 2
SEA"['
PAN
BATTERY
BOXDOOR
FIG, 3
SEAT PAN
SEAT
,\
LOCK WASHER
ADJUSTMENT LARGE FLAT WASHER
BOLT
FIG. 4
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes, Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance,.
o Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
Forbest cutting results, mower housing should be propedy
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
correctty._
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted1. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
rnanuat.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.,
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..
o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
• Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
loosely, Do not tighten°
• Tighten shoulder bolt securely,
° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat°
o Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down°
° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position..
o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface,
o Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-
JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation
section of this manual),,
° With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge
wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the
ground, Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer and 3/8-I6 Iocknut and
tighten securefy,
° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole.
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