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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: If these cables are already attached, ignore these four steps and proceed to "Gas and Oil Fill-Up."
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
IMPORTANT:
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
1. 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.
2. Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative
cable. See Figure 1.
3. 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.
4. Make certain the hold-down strap is in position over
the battery, securing it in place.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as instructed
on page 17 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and depending on the model of tractor, has a capacity of either two or
three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
IMPORTANT:
operating. The capacity of your engine's sump and oil filter is 62 oz (1.8 liters). Be careful not to overfill.
Remove Shipping Brace
The shipping brace must be removed and
IMPORTANT:
discarded before operating your riding mower.
WARNING:
Make sure the riding mower's
engine is off, ignition key removed, and the
parking brake engaged before proceeding further
•
Locate the shipping brace and accompanying
warning tag on the right side of the mower, between
discharge chute and cutting deck. See Figure 2.
•
While holding the discharge chute up, rotate the
shipping brace clockwise and remove.
•
Discard the shipping brace.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding
mower without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious personal
injury and/or property damage.
Rubber
Boot
Wing
Nut
Hex Bolt
.
7
Hold-Down
Strap
Figure 1
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
Figure 2
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