Connecting The Battery Cables; Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector; Checking Tire Pressure - Craftsman Z6000 SERIES Operator's Manual

Connecting the Battery Cables

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.
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".
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".
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 or side
of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Service and Maintenance
section of this Operator's Manual prior to operating the riding mower.
WARNING
CAUTION
Figure 3
ASSEMBLY

Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector

Never operate the mower deck without the chute deflector installed and in
the down position.
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace that may be holding the chute deflector
upward for shipment. If the brace is present, it must be removed before operating
the tractor. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace.
Lower the chute deflector and discard the shipping brace. See "Figure 4".

Checking Tire Pressure

Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your riding mower may be over inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the
tire pressure before operating the riding mower. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
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WARNING
Figure 4
WARNING