Operator`s manual

10 se c t i O n 2 — as s e M b l y & se t -up
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Flange
Lock Nut
Gauge Wheel
Carriage Bolt
54” Deck
Figure 3-4
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING!
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contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
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reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
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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: 
negative battery terminal is marked Negative (–).
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Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (–) 2.
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
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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
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Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Maximum tire pressure under any
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front tires. Equal tire pressure should be maintained
at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
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for maximum psi.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows
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the lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting
(any of the ten different cutting height notches on the right
fender for manual lifts or 6 positions for electric lift).
Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance 2.
with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should
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follows:
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the
surface, adjust as follows:
Raise the lift handle to its highest setting.
Remove the front and rear gauge wheels on the deck by 2.
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Re-insert the carriage bolt (with each gauge wheel) into 4.
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bottom of the wheel and the pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance & Adjustments
section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding
various deck adjustments.
Figure 3-3