Uncrating; Battery Charging & Installation - Simplicity Regent Series Dealer Setup & Adjustment Instructions Manual

Regent / 500 / 2500 / LT Series

Uncrating

Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut crate
away from bottom skid. Remove crate. Remove shrink-
wrap plastic.
2. Cut banding from front and rear tractor axles. Cut
banding from mower rollers. Remove mower from
bottom skid.
IMPORTANT NOTE
When cutting crate from bottom skid, use
caution around tractor tires and mower
rollers.
3. Hold brake pedal down (B, Figure 1) and push down
on parking brake knob (C) to release parking brake.
4. Place hydro release lever in the PUSH position by
pulling the release lever handle (located on the back
of the tractor, Figure 49) back until it locks in the
released position.
5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on bottom
skid to puncture the tractor's tires. Roll the tractor
forward off the skid.
Battery Charging &
Installation
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact
with skin.
• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from battery, especially while charging.
• When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE
POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable
last. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
Charge Battery
1. Open the tractor hood to access the battery (E,
Figure 2).
2. Loosen the wingnut & washer (D).
3. Pivot the hold-down rod (C) up and away from
battery and secure.
4. Remove the battery (E).
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B
C
Figure 1. Engaging the Parking Brake
A. Ground Speed Pedals
B. Brake Pedal
C. Parking Brake Knob
D
Figure 2. Battery Maintenance
A. Negative Cables
B. Positive Cables & Cover
C. Hold-Down Rod
D. Wingnut & Washer
E. Battery
2. To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided
by the battery charger manufacturer as well as all
warnings included in the safety rules section of this
document. Charge the battery until fully charged. Do
not charge at a rate higher than 10 amps.
Install Battery
1. Reinstall the battery (E) in the battery compartment,
and secure with the battery hold-down rod (C) and
wingnut & washer (D).
2. Reattach the battery cables, positive cables first (B)
then the negative cables (A).
3. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
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A
A
B
C
E
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