Owner`s manual

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 and 5)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
• Lift seat to raised position.
° Open battery box door.
. Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box.
• Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals
toward front of tractor..
• First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal
with hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer and hex nut as
shown.. Tighten securely_
• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-
nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut° Tighten securely..
o Close battery box door..
Open battery box door for:
o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
ware)°
° Inspection for corrosion.
° Testing battery.
° Jumping (if required).
• Periodic charging o
ASSEMBLY
BATTERY
BOX DOOR
POSITIVE NEGATIVE
(RED) CABLE (BLACK) CABLE
FLAT
LOCK WASHER
POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL NEGATIVE (-) TERMINAL
BOX DOOR
VENT CAPS
FIG. 5
,,"CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFA CTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed..
,/ No remaining loose parts in carton,.
v' Battery is properly prepared and charged° (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps),
¢' Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_
¢" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-sidel
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 A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING 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_
,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition,.
FIG, 4 9