ASSEMBLY NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models, Tractor features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable ta al! tractor models and the tractor depicted may differ from yours. NOTE: All references In this manual to the left or right side and front or back of the tractor are from the operating position only, Exceptions, if any, will be specified, Preparation MANUALLY MOVING THE TRACTOR 1.
FA INSTALLING THE HOOD COLLAR (IF NECESSARY) There are three (3) alignment posts (a) on the hood collar (b} that fine up with corresponding alignment holes in the hood (d). See Figure 5. Figures Use these alignment points to properly position the hood collar {a), then secure it in place with the six hex bolts {b) provided in the hardware bag. Tighten the hex bolts to 102-124 in-lbs (11.
2. With the rear tabs installed, insert the front tabs (2) on the plenum {b) as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 NOTE: The rear tabs fit into a recessed area on the top of the hood. They slide up from under the had and Into these recessed areas, 3. Push up on the bottom of the plenum to make sure that the plenum is securely in place, 4. Secure the headlight shames (a} into the two guides (b) on the front of the plenum. Figure 12.
AA The hardware for attaching the front bumper is shipped installed into the bumper. 1. Remove the four hex screws {a} from the bumper (b. See Figure 15. 2. Position the bumper brackets to the inside of the tractor's frame and secure it in place with the four hex screws (a). See Figure pel) A Figure 15 INSTALLING THE FASTATTACHâ„¢ BRUSH GUARD (IF EQUIPPED} 1. Align the brush guard assembly with the FastAttachâ„¢ brackets and push assembly together. See Figure 16. Figure 16 2.
MASAI] For deck models: 1. Check the tractor deck fora shipping brace that may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment. If the brace Is present, it must be removed before operating the tractor, Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace. Lower the chute deflector and discard the shipping brace. See Figure 19. @ Figure 28 Place the deck [ift lever In the desired mowing height setting. d.
ASSEMBLY A CAUTION When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire. NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. The negative battery terminal is marked Neg, CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES A WARNING Always connect the positive lead to the battery before connecting the negative lead.
LY BATTERY REMOVAL A WARNING Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. The battery Is located beneath the seat frame. To remove the battery: . Remove the hex screw and square nut securing the black negative battery lead to the negative battery post (marked NEG Move the cable away from the negative battery post. 2. Remove the hex screw and square nut securing the ted positive battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS 3.