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CHECK
FOR PROPER
POSITION
OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower
drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are
routed correctly
CHECK
BRAKE
SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted.
See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual
INSTALL
BATTERY
(See Figs. 10 and 11)
CAUTION:
Do not short battery terminals.
_
efore Installing
battery,
remove metal
bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first
to prevent
sparking
from
accidental
grounding.
Raise hood.
Make sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
support
Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor
First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown
Tighten securely
Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer
and hex nut. Tighten securely.
Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads
Position terminal guard over the battery as shown, lower
bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of bolts into
slots of key holes
Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery supporL
Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).
Inspection for corrosion.
Testing battery.
Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
VENT
---_ --
,..
CAP
_.
. ""
..,'"
,EY HOLE
._
WING NUTS
AL
j
{ _ACCESS
I
"DOORS
BATTERY
_-*'_'--DRAIN
TUBE
FIG. 11
/ CHECKLIST
BEFORE
YOU OPERATE
AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND
SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
v"
All assembly instructions have been completed.
v"
No remaining loose parts in carton
v"
Battery is properly prepared and charged• (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
,,/
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely
t/
All tires are properly inflated
(For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
,/
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results
(Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
Y
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
_l_._erly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers
,/
Che#k wiring
See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped=
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
,/
Engine oil is at proper level
_"
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, c_ean, regular unleaded
gasoline
,/
Become familiar with all controls-their
location and
function
Operate them before you start the engine
1/
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
HEX NUT
-..,:,_.:_._:.- .......
;,.
POSITIVE
.(RED)
,:/____/,'J"_/CABLE
_
_v
_
FLAT
S
I"_-_
_
_.._._
WASHER
NEGATIVE
_::?,.';_
[_
/
BOLT
(BLACK)_/',._,
_ /
CABLE
"
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FIG. 10
10
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