ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before Installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etco
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding,
• Lift seat to raised position
• Lower battery into fender welt with battery terminals
toward front of unit. Make sure battery rests in battery
tray
• Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is
securely attached to drain in battery tray
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex
nut as shown Tighten securely
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock-
washer and hex nut Tighten securely
• Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads f
• Position terminaf guard over the battery as shown_
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts oy
bolts into slots of key holes° \
• Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.
• Be sure terminal access doors are closed°
Use terminal access doors for: hard-
inspection for secure connections (to tighten
ware).
• Inspection for corrosion.
• Testing battery
• Jumping (if required),
• Periodic charging,
POSITIVE (+) NEGATIVE ( - )
TERMINAL TERMINAL
NEGATIVE
POSITIVE (RED) (BLACK)
CABLE
FLATWASHERS CABLE
HEX NUT LOCKWASHERS HEX NUT
FIG. 4
WING
NUT
TERMINAL GUARD ACCESS
DOOR
I
BATTERY
BOLT
KEY
HOLE
1
VENTCAPS
BATTERY BATTERY
DRAIN TUBE TRAY
FIG. 5
/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST'
At] assembly instructions have been completed
No remaining loose parts in carton
Battery is properly prepared and charged (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps)
¢" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
/ All tires are properfy inflated (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory)
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
€" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers
/ Check wiring See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
€" Engine oil is at proper level.
•/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine
v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition
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