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ASSEMBLY
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9
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.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
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
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
INSTALL
BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
_._,_:_ .-'" " TERMINAL
: _<_ BATTERY
: _f BOLTS
_'_""'"_..._ BATTERY
THREADED _ TRAY
FASTENER
DRAIN TUBE
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
FIG. 4
LOCK FLAT WASHER
WASHER
HEX NUT HEX BOLT
POSITIVE
:_!i (RED)
;. -.. CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 5
• Lift hood to raised position.
• Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray.
• Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of
tractor•
• • Position terminal guard over battery and install battery
bolts through guard mounting holes and into threaded
fasteners on support plate.
• Tighten battery bolts securely, but do not over tighten.
• Open terminal access doors.
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
• Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 6)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
• 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 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel tn
same adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
318-16
FIG. 6