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Keys
Key(s)
i_'_]
(1) Quick
Connect
Slope Sheet
Battery
(2) Hex Bolts
(2) Nut Keps
*Installed
by Dealer
*Brush
Guard Kit
Your
new tractor
has been
assembled
at the factory
with
exception
of those
parts
left
unassembled
for shipping
purposes.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier.
Standard wrench sizes are listed.
(1) 1/2" wrench
Tire pressure gauge
(2) 7/16" wrenches
Utility knife
Pliers
When
right or left hand is mentioned
in this
manual, it means when you are in the operating
position
(seated
behind
the steering
wheel).
TO
REMOVE
TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
Remove
all accessible
loose
parts and
parts cartons
from carton.
Cut along dotted
lines on all four pan-
els of carton.
Remove
end panels
and
lay side panels
flat.
Remove
mower
and packing
materials.
Check
for any additional
loose
parts or
cartons
and remove.
BEFORE
REMOVING
FROM SKID
CONNECT BATTERY
TRACTOR
_IbWARNING:
Do not short
battery
ter-
minals
by allowing
a wrench
or any other
object to contact
both terminals
at the same
time.
Before
connecting
battery,
remove
metal bracelets,
wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive
terminal
must be connected
first to
prevent
sparking
from accidental
grounding.
NOTE:
If this battery
is put into service
after
month
and year indicated
on label
(label is
located
between
terminals)
charge
battery
for minimum
of one hour at 6-10 amps.
(See
"BATTERY"
in the Maintenance
section
of
this manual
for charging
instructions.)
Determine
batterylocation.
Batteryloca-
tion will be under the seat or the hood.
o
o
o
Lift seat pan or hood to raised
position.
Remove
two terminal
caps and discard.
First
connect
RED
battery
cable
to
positive
(+) terminal
with bolt and nut as
shown.
Tighten
securely.
Slide terminal
cover
over terminal.
Connect
BLACK
grounding
cable
to
negative
(-) terminal
with remaining
bolt
and nut. Tighten
securely.
Lower
seat pan or hood.
NOTE:
For
battery
installation
see
"REPLACING
BATTERY"
in the Service
and
Adjustments
section
in this manual.
Terminal
Negative
Nut
Cover
(Black) Cable
Cap
Label_
Bolt
Positive
(Red)
Cable
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