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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
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 screw and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the carriage screw and 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 screw and nut.
• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 21 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
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.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING: Make sure the 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 tractor.
The mowing deck is capable of throwing
objects. Failure to operate the tractor without
the discharge cover in the proper operating
position could result in serious personal injury
and/or property damage.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by
turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh
(under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no
more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
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 the engine manual for detailed
instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
Rubber Boot
Nut
Screw