Tractor Set-Up; Attaching The Battery Cables; Shipping Brace Removal; Gas And Oil Fill-Up - White Outdoor GT 954H Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP

Attaching the 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
Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 22 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.

Tire Pressure

WARNING:
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 10 p.s.i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i. for
the front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
Hex Bolt
Maximum tire pressure under

Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING:
set the parking brake and remove the ignition
key before removing the shipping brace
• Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning
tag found on the right side of the cutting deck.
• 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 your tractor.
The mowing deck is capable of 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.

Gas and Oil Fill-up

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of three gallons. Unthread the fuel cap by
turning it counterclockwise. Use only clean, fresh
(under 30 days old), unleaded gasoline. Fill tank to no
more than four inches below the top of the filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Your tractor is shipped with oil in the
IMPORTANT:
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Refer to the engine manual for detailed
instructions. Be careful not to overfill.
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Make sure the engine is off,
The shipping brace, used for
Use extreme care when
hot or running. Extinguish
.