Specifications

ASSEMBL Y
TO ACTIVATE THE BATTERY (See FIG 4) -
e Removevent caps from battery,
e Fill battery with battery acid. Fitl each celf until it
reaches bottom of vent wells.. Do not over flit
e Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes and then check level of acid.. If acid is
below level outlined on electrolyte package, add more
acid until correct level is reached.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE LIFE OF YOUR BA'I3-ERY,
tT IS NECESSARY THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE
USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN
SHORTENED BATFERY LIFE
VENT
WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACiD
LEVEL
FIG. 4
CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care,
it Is an acid and poison,. Always wear eye
shtelds, and protect skin when handling
acid or battery,.
POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS
Contains sulfuric acid,
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
To prevent accidents, neutralize excess acid with
baking soda and rinse empty container with water°
TREATMENT:
EXTERNAL - Flush with water..
INTERNAL - Drink large quantities of water or milk.
Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil, Call physician immediately°
EYES -_Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention,.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
O
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Charge battery at a rate of six (6) amps for I hour
Use a 12-volt battery charger. Observe aft safety
.precautions required for battery charging Complete as-
sembly section of this manual while waiting for battery to
charge°
Check acid level after the battery is charged. If
acid has fallen below correct level, add distilled or iron
free water.
e Install vent caps to cover vent wells Wash top of battery
with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry
• Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling,
Dispose of excess battery acid, Neutralize acid for dis-
posal by adding itto four inches of water in a five (5} gal-
lonplastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle
while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda
causes no more foaming.
TO INSTALL SEAT
(See FIG. 5)
e Raise seat plate and secure seat to plate with four 5/16
x 3/4 inch hex head screws, four 5/16 inch split
Iockwashers and four 11132inch t_atwashers
NOTE: Seat may be adjusted forward or rearward to desired
operator's position° Tighten mounting screws securely with a
t/2 inch wrench.
e Connect seat switch to wire harness NOTE: If seat
sw_tchis not connected to wire harness, engine will stop
when mower clutch Iever is placed in ON (engaged)
position
11t32 iNCH
FLATWASHER
\
5116 INCH SPLIT
LOCKWASHER
5/76 X 3/4 iNCH
HEX HEAD SCREW
iEAT PLATE
WiRE HARNESS
FIG,,5
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your tractor were over-ira
flated at the factory..Correct tire pressure is importantfor best
cutting performance
e Use tire pressure gauge to check amount of air in tires
e Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in _PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
e See figures shown for replacing motion and mower blade
drive belts in SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manual, Verify be_ts are routed correctly
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
• After you Iearn how to operate your tractor, check opera*
lion of tractor brake (see BRAKE OPERATION in
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES section o! this
manuaE),