Troy-Bilt Mustang Series RZT Operator's Manual page 10

Position Drive Control levers
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping
purposes. The hex screws and flat washers that normally secure
the control levers in their operating position are in a hardware
pack inside your manual bag. The control levers must be
repositioned to operate the tractor. To reposition the control
levers for operation, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hex screws and flat washers from the hardware
pack in your manual bag.
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward until the hole in
the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the pivot
bracket. See Figure 3-3.
Control Lever
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
3. Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside,
insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever
slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. See Figure 3-3. Using
a 1⁄2" wrench snug the screw, but do not fully tighten.
4. Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
CAUTION:
prevent the control levers from slipping out of
position.
5. Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the
Maintenance & Adjustments for instructions on the final
adjustment of the levers.
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Figure 3-3
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Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
When attaching battery cables, always
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip ahead
to step 2.
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 and hex nut. See Figure
3-4.
Figure 3-4
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 and hex nut. See Figure 3-4.
3. Position the red rubber boot 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
Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating
the tractor.
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