Operator`s manual

Assembly & Set-Up

Mower Set-Up

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING! Make sure the lawn mower’s engine is

off. Remove the ignition key (if so equipped) before

removing the shipping brace.

1. Locate the shipping brace, if present, found on the right

side of the cutting deck. See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

2. While holding the discharge chute with your left hand,

remove the shipping brace with your right hand by

grasping it between your thumb and index finger and

rotating it clockwise.

WARNING! The shipping brace is used for

packaging purposes only. Remove and discard the

shipping brace before operating your lawn mower.

WARNING! The mowing deck is capable of

throwing objects. Failure to operate the mower

without the discharge cover in the proper operating

position could result in serious personal injury and/

or property damage.

Attaching the Battery Cables (for Electric Start Models)

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

negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1. Attach the red cable to the positive(+) battery terminal and

the black cable to the negative(–) battery terminal with the

bolts and hex nuts provided. See Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2

2. Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over the

battery, securing it in place and make certain that the red

rubber boot covers the positive battery terminal to help

protect it from corrosion.

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown

on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the

Maintenance section of this manual prior to operating the

mower.

Contents of Crate

• One Lawn Mower • One Oil Drain Tube • One Deck Wash Hose Coupler

• One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual