Product Manual

13Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up

Install The Rear Engine Cover

1. Remove the two factory installed hex screws located on the

rear engine cover. Retain the screws for later instructions.

See Figure 3-10.

2. Install the rear engine cover by positioning it in place as

shown in Figure 3-10. Tip the engine cover forward to fit it

into the slots provided, then rotate it backwards to align

the mounting holes.

Figure 3-10

3. Secure the cover with the two hex screws previously

removed. Do not over-tighten.

Installing the Hitch Plate

1. Remove the factory installed hitch plate mounting

hardware located on the rear of the tractor. See Figure 3-11.

2. Position the hitch plate, packed with the loose parts, with

the flat side up as shown in Figure 3-11. Secure using the

two bolts and hex nuts previously removed.

Figure 3-11

Installing the Bumper

1. Remove the two screws as shown in Figure 3-12.

2. Position the bumper over the mounting holes and secure

using the hardware removed in Step 1, as shown in Figure

3-12.

Figure 3-12

Connecting the Battery Cables

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always

connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,

followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment

may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the

factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The

negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1. Remove the factory installed hex bolts and sems nuts

located on the end of the wiring harness. Retain the

hardware for later instructions.