Exmark Turf ranger Operator's Manual page 18

3.2.7 Let the battery stand for 1/2 hour after filling. If battery acid level has fallen, refill
to level above plates.
3.2.8 Charge the battery at 4 to 5 amps for 3-5 hours.
3.2.9 After charging, install vent caps and wash off any acid with water and dry battery.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
If the ignition is in the "ON" position there is potential
for sparks and engagement of components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Sparks could cause an explosion or moving parts
could accidentally engage causing personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Be sure ignition switch is in the "OFF" position.
3.2.10 Install battery in machine. Connect cables to terminal posts, positive (red) cable
to the positive battery terminal first, then negative (black) cable to the negative
battery terminal. Reinstall battery cover.
NOTE: If time does not permit charging the battery, or if charging equipment is not
available, follow steps 3.2.4 through 3.2.7 and install as described in 3.2.10. Then run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to sufficiently charge the battery.
3.3 Remove seat cushion from seat frame. Remove seat frame from crate and discard
mounting hardware. Mount seat to unit using two 5/16-18 x 3/4" bolts, two 3/8 flat
washers and whizlock nuts from bolt bag in front two holes. Install flat washers between
seat frame and seat rails. Mount seat to two rear bolts (which have springs on them), by
removing the top whizlock nuts, installing seat frame, and replacing nuts. Reinstall
cushion to seat frame.
3.4 Mount the rear tire and wheel assembly with a 5/8-11 x 10-1/2" bolt and torque nut.
Tighten torque nut just enough to create a slight drag on the wheel while the wheel is
being rotated. Inflate tire to 14 psi (95 kPa).
3.5 Mount both drive wheels securing them with four (4) wheel nuts each. Inflate tires to 20
psi (138 kPa).
3.6 Install steering handle bar with two 3/8-16 x 1-1/4" bolts and two 3/8 spring disc washers.
3.7 Install mower deck to tractor.
NOTE: Turf Ranger S/N 319,999 and lower fit FMD 523, 603, 524, or 604 decks (Kit
103-2250 is required with 524 and 604).
Turf Ranger S/N 320,000 and higher fit FMD 523, 603, 524, or 604 decks (No
kit required).
3.7.1 Rotate drive wheel release lever into position shown in Figure 4 to release drive
system (Refer to Section 4.11). Roll tractor to mower deck and mower deck
support aligning them so the tractor is positioned for ease of mounting the deck
support. Remove center belt shield.
3.7.2 Remove mower deck support frame from mower deck by removing the two
hairpins and spacers from the front deck support pins and remove the hairpins
and spacers from the rear deck support pins.
CAUTION
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