Uncrating & Assembly - Swisher ZT2452A-CA Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION
UNCRATING AND ASSEMBLY
Tools Required:
~2 - ½" Wrenches or ½" Socket with drive ratchet
~Tire pressure gauge
~Nail bar or claw hammer
~Wire snips
To Remove The Mower From The Crate:
~Dispose of top and side panels of the crate.
~Remove loose parts and packing material.
~Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate.
~Disengage spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection.
~Raise the mower deck to its highest position.
~Install steering levers. Remove the bolts from the control arms on the mower. Align the holes
in the lever with the holes in the control arms and attach with the bolts provided. Make sure
both bolts on both handles are tight.
~Install the seat. Remove the bolts from the seat bracket that is attached to the frame. Line up
the seat bracket and reinstall the bolts. Securely tighten. Plug in the lead from the wiring
harness to the bottom of the seat. It may be necessary to move the seat via the seat slide to
gain access to pluging in the connector the seat switch.
~Disengage the parking brake by moving the lever to the "Disengage" position as indicated by
the decal.
~Open the transmission valves at the rear of the unit by pulling the release handles and
locking them in place. SEE INSTRUCTION DECAL AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT.
~Carefully push the mower off the crate to a safe and level area.
~Check the engine oil. All engines are filled with oil and tested at the factory. Verify oil level
and add if necessary before starting engine. SEE ENGINE OWNER'S MANUAL
~Check the battery. If the battery is put into service after the "month & year" of the date on the
battery, then it may need to be charged with a 12 volt charger for a minimum of 1 hour, but no
more than 2 hours at a rate of 6 to 10 amps.
~Attach battery cables to battery. Always attach the positive terminal first.
~Close the transmission valves at the rear of the unit. SEE INSTRUCTION DECAL AT THE
REAR OF THE UNIT.
~Reconnect the spark plug wire.
~Check tire pressure on all four wheels. REFER TO UNIT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
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