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2. Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade tip to the ground
and the distance from the outside of the right blade tip to the ground. Both
measurements taken should be 4". If they're not, proceed to the next step.
3. Using the right and left lift rods, raise or lower the necessary side of the deck
until both sides are measured at 4" from the pavement.
Adjusting the Deck Wheels
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to
support the weight of the cutting deck.
The deck wheels should be approximately 1⁄ 4 -1⁄2" above the ground when the deck
is set in the desired height setting. To adjust the deck wheels see the Assembly &
Set-Up section for instructions.
Seat Adjustment
Refer to the Assembly & Set-Up section of this manual for seat adjustment instructions.
Before operating the tractor, make sure the seat is engaged in the seat-
stop. Engage the parking brake. Stand behind the machine and pull back
on seat until it clicks into place.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake pedal is completely
depressed, or if the tractor's rear wheels can roll with the parking brake applied
(and the hydrostatic relief valve open), the brake is in need of adjustment. See your
authorized service dealer to have the brake adjusted.
Wheel Alignment
If your tractor pulls to one side or is out of alignment, a wheel alignment might
be necessary. Take your tractor to an authorized service dealer to have the wheels
properly aligned.
Service
Battery
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.
If removing the battery, disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it's
terminal first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When reinstalling the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire its terminal first, followed
by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
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Jump Starting
Never jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Be certain the vehicles do
not touch, and ignitions are off. Do not allow cable clamps to touch.
1. Connect positive (+) cable to positive (+)post of your tractor's discharged
battery.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the positive (+) post of the jumper
battery.
3. Connect the second cable negative (–) to the other post of the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of the tractor, away from the
battery. Attach to an unpainted part to assure a good connection.
If the jumper battery is installed on a vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start
the vehicle's engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor (as instructed in the Operation section of this manual).
6. Remove the jumper cables in reverse order of connection.
Charging
Batteries give off an explosive gas while charging. Charge the battery in a
well ventilated area and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as on a
water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
When charging your tractor's battery, use only a charger designed for 12V lead-
acid batteries. Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to charging
your tractor's battery. Always follow its instructions and heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended period of time, charge the
battery as follows:
1. Set your battery charger to deliver a max of 10 amperes.
2. If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery until the charger
indicates that charging is complete. If the charger is not automatic, charge
for no fewer than eight hours.
Fuse
Before servicing, repairing, or inspecting, always disengage PTO, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
A 20 AMP fuse is installed in your tractor's wiring harness to protect the tractor's
electrical system from damage caused by excessive amperage.
If the electrical system does not function, or your tractor's engine will not crank,
check to be certain that the fuse has not blown. It is located under the seat,
attached to the POSITIVE (Red) wire leading to the battery.
Always use a replacement fuse with the same amperage capacity as the
blown fuse.
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