Tractor Set-Up - MTD 808H Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: SETTING UP THE TRACTOR
NOTE: Any reference here to the RIGHT or LEFT side
of the tractor is observed from operator's position.
Attaching Battery Cables
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 wing 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 wing nut.
• Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Rubber
Boot
Wing
Nut
Hex Bolt
Figure 1
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 23 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
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.
Use extreme care
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Briggs & Stratton Operator/Owner Manual
packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in
IMPORTANT:
the engine. However, you must check the oil level
before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING:
off. Remove ignition key, and set the parking
brake before removing the shipping brace
• Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag on the right side of the tractor, between
the discharge chute and the deck. See Figure 2.
• While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating tractor.
WARNING:
throwing objects. Failure to operate the tractor
without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
when
Attaching the Deck (Model 808K only)
WARNING:
deck, engage the parking brake, turn the
ignition key to the OFF position and remove the
key from the switch to avoid accidental starting.
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Make sure the tractor engine is
Shipping Brace
Figure 2
The shipping brace, used for
The mowing deck is capable of
Before attaching the cutting
.
Warning Tag