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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE
BATTERY
(See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contactwith batteryacid,
Do not smoke.
Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use_ However', periodic chargin.g ' of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life_
•
See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag°
o
Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells
Do not overfill.
•
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes
After' standing, check the level of acid..
If
below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct
level is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.
IMPORTANT:
TO MAXIMIZE
THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED
BEFORE
USE
FAILURE
TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE.
o
Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for' battery charging.
.
Check the acid level afterthe battery is charged, tf the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water'.
o
install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
w_pedry°
o
Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling.
o
Dispose of excess battery acid.
Neutralize
acid for
disposal by adding it to four inches of water' in a five
gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming.
°
Follow instructions on how to install battery.
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
INSTALL
SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt,
o
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
=
Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
o
Assemble adjustment bolt, tockwasher and flat washer
loosely
Do not tighten
o
Tighten shoulder bolt securely°
°
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
•
Slide seat
until
a comfortable
position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the
way down (See Fig 6).
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Get off seat without moving its adjusted position°
°
Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
•FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
LOCK WASHER
BOLT
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated
at the factory for
shipping purposes°
Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance_
•
Reduce tirepressure
to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
S"
SPECIFICATION
on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled..
See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING"
in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual
CHECK
FOR
PROPER
POSITION
OF
ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion 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 th_e.brake is properly adjusted
See
TO ADJUST
BRAKE
in the Service and Adjustments
section of this
manual..
FIG. 2
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