Tractor Set-Up - White Outdoor ZTT-1850 Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.
• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Rubber
Boot
Wing
Nut
Hex Bolt
Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 26 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Use extreme care when
or running. Extinguish
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
IMPORTANT:
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING:
engine is off, set the parking brake and
remove the ignition key before removing the
shipping brace
• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag found on the right side of the mower,
between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
See Figure 2.
Shipping Brace
• 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.
• Discard the shipping brace.
WARNING:
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
WARNING:
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or property
damage.
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Make sure the riding mower's
.
Warning Tag
Figure 2
The shipping brace, used for
The mowing deck is capable of