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Setting Up
Your Lawn
Tractor
WARNING
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and
other sources of
ignition.
NOTE: This Operators
Manual covers a range
of product specifications
for various models.
Characteristics and
features discussed
and/or illustrated in
this manual may not be
applicable to all models.
MTD LLC reserves the
right to change product
specifications, designs
and equipment without
notice and without incur-
ring obligation.
NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range
of product specifications for various models.
Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD
LLC reserves the right to change product specifications,
designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: Some models are shipped with the battery
cables already connected.
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 hex 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 nut.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed
in the Maintenance section of this manual prior to
operating the tractor.
Rubber Boot
Wing Nut
Hex Bolt
(Hex Nut)
Figure 3-1
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of 1-1/2 gallons. Do not overfill.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
• Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany-
• While holding the discharge chute with your left hand,
Retaining Rod
Attaching The Steering Wheel
If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come
attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed
within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel
cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove
the hardware.
NOTE: There are two different syles of steeering wheel
caps. Styles vary by model.
1. With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight
2. Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over
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WARNING: Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex-
tremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel machine indoors
or while the engine is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
WARNING: Make sure the riding
mower's engine is off, remove the
ignition key, and set the parking brake
before removing the shipping brace.
ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower,
between the discharge chute and the cutting deck.
See Figure 3-2.
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, used
for packaging purposes only, must be
removed and discarded before operat-
ing your riding mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable
of 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.
forward, place the steering wheel over the steering
shaft.
the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See
Figure 3-3.
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