Removethehairpinclipandflatwasherfromthe
bottomoftheadjustableliftlinkontheleftsideof
thedeck.(Hairpinclipandflatwasherareonthe
insideoftheliftlink.)
Pulltheadjustableliftlinkoutofthedeckhanger
channel.SeeFigure7.Turntheadjustableliftlink
upordownasnecessarytolevelthedeck.Usually
onlyoneortwoturnsareneeded.
Inserttheendoftheadjustableliftlinkintothehole
inthedeckhangerchannel.Recheckthe
adjustment.Readjustifnecessary.
Whendeckislevel,secureendofadjustableliftlink
withflatwasherandhairpinclip.
Deck Hanger _,)
Channel
Adjustable /
Figure 7
Installingthe Battery
NOTE: If battery is put into service after date shown
on top of battery, charge for minimum of I hour at 6-10
amps.
Lift the seat.
Remove the plastic cover from the negative
terminal.
Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative
(black) cable. Attach negative cable to the negative
terminal with this bolt and nut.
,_ WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Positive Terminal
(Inside Rubber Boot)
/
Negative
Cable
Negative
Terminal
Battery
Compartment
Figure 8
SECTION2: KNOWYOURLAWNTRACTOR
IgnitionSwitch
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. Turn
the key to the START position to start the engine. When
the engine is running, leave the key inthe ON position.
To stop the engine, turn the key to the OFF position.
See Figure 9.
WARNING: Never leave a running
machine unattended. Always disengaged
PTO, Shift into neutral, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key to prevent
unintended starting.
ThrottleControl
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed.
See Figure 9. The engine should be operated at full
throttle (FAST) when operating any equipment that
uses the tractor engine as a source of power such as
the mowing deck or snow thrower attachment.
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