Shipping Brace Removal - Craftsman T100 Series Instruction Manual

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery
terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and
attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt (a) and
hex nut (b). See Figure 2.
(b)
(b)
(a)
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and
attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt (a)
and hex nut (b). See Figure 2.
3. Position the red rubber boot (c) over 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 Service section your
Operator's Manual on page 24 prior to operating the tractor.
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
(c)
(a)
Figure 2

Shipping Brace Removal

Make sure the tractor's engine is OFF, remove the ignition key, and set the parking
brake before removing the shipping brace. Refer to the Controls & Operations
section on page 16 for instructions on how to set the parking brake.
Check the cutting deck for a shipping brace (a) that may be holding the chute
deflector (b) upward for shipment. If the shipping brace (a) is present, it must be
removed before operating the tractor. Holding the chute deflector (b) fully upward,
remove the shipping brace (a). Lower the chute deflector (b) and discard the
shipping brace (a). See Figure 2-3.
(b)
The shipping brace (a) is used for packaging purposes only, it must be
removed and discarded before operating your tractor.
The cutting deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the
tractor without the chute deflector in the proper operating position could
result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.
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WARNING
Figure 3
WARNING
WARNING
(a)