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4. Secure cables with (2) 1/4 x 3/4 (19 mm) bolts 1/4
washers and 1/4 locknuts (Fig. 8).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and (2)
1/4 washers and (2) 1/4 wing nuts (Fig. 8).
7. Position drain tube away from belts and other parts to
prevent corrosion.
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Figure 8
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Ground wire
6. Bolt 1/4-20 x 3/4 (19 mm)
Check Engine Oil Level
Before you start the engine and use the machine, check
the oil level in the engine crankcase; refer to Checking Oil
Level, page 32.
Check Side Discharge Chute
Remove plastic tie holding side discharge chute up and
lower into place.
Check the Leveling of Mower
Deck
Check the level of the deck before the machine is first put
in use; refer to Mower Leveling, page 44.
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7. Washer 1/4
8. Locknut 1/4
9. Battery clamp
10. J-bolts
11. Wing nut 1/4
12. Drain Tube
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Cooling System
Checking Radiator Coolant
Danger
Discharge of hot pressurized coolant or touching
hot radiator and surrounding parts can cause
severe burns.
Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot. Always allow the engine to cool
at least 15 minutes or until the radiator cap is
cool enough to touch without burning your
hand before removing the radiator cap.
Do not touch radiator and surrounding parts
that are hot.
Check the cooling system level before engine is first
started.
Fluid Type: 50/50 mix of DEX–COOL
anti–freeze and water. DEX–COOL anti–freeze can be
identified by its orange color.
Cooling System Capacity: 4 qt. (3.8 l)
Danger
Rotating shaft and fan can cause personal injury.
Do not operate the machine without the covers
in place.
Keep fingers, hands and clothing clear of
rotating fan and drive shaft.
Shut off the engine and remove the ignition key
before performing maintenance.
Caution
Swallowing engine coolant can cause poisoning.
Do not swallow engine coolant.
Keep out of reach from children and pets.
1. Position machine on a level surface, stop the engine
and set the parking brake.
2. Tilt seat up and tilt engine hood forward.
3. With the engine cool, remove the radiator cap (Fig. 9).
4. If coolant level is low, add 50/50 mixture of
DEX–COOL anti–freeze and water until completely
full without overflowing.
5. Reinstall radiator cap. Completely seat cap by pushing
down and turning until it stops.
extended life
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