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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals, Before connecting battery, re-
move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat
pan to raised position.
Open battery box door.
• Remove terminal protective caps and discard.
If this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown. Tighten securely.
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-
nal with remaining he× bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Close battery box door.
.DISCARD TERMINAL
POSITIVE CAPS
(RED) HEX NUT
CABLE LOCK WASHER
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE
FIG. 2
Open battery box door for:
• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware).
inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery.
• Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging.
SEAT
PAN
BOX OOOR
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt,
• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
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.
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.
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEA
S.O LOER \\\
BOLT _ _ _LOCKWASHER
FIG. 4
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ove rinflated 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 2 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 POSFFION 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.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
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. Instal] gauge wheel in appropriate hole with
shoulder bolt, 3/8 flat washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and
tighten securely.
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hote.
FIG. 3
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