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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE
BATTERY
(See Fig. 2)
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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
accidentally in contactwith battery acid.
Do not smoke.
Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor
has a battery charging system which is
sufficient for norma! use° However, periodicchargingofthe
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life_
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See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
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Fill battery with acid_ Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent weltso Do not overfill.
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Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes,. After standing, check the battery cell acid
level
If below the vent wefts, add more acid until the
correct level is reached_
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged,
continue
with assembly
of unit.,
IMPORTANT:
TO MAXIMIZE
THE
LIFE
OF YOUR
BATTERY,
IT IS NECESSARY
THAT THE BATTERY
BE
CHARGED
BEFORE
USE.
FAILURE
TO
CHARGE
BATTERY
CAN RESULT
IN A SHORTENED
BATTERY
LiFE
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Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for I hour_ Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging..
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Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water_
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Install the vent caps to cover the vent welt& Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry°
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Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling
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Dispose of excess battery acid° Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five
gallon plastic container. Stir-with a wooden or' plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming_
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Follow instructions on how to install battery.
CUT AWAY VIEW
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VENTCAP
BATTERY
LEVEL
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment boll
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Remove cardboard packing on seat pan°
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Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
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Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasher and flatwasher
loosely. Do not tighten.
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Tighten shoulder boltsecureiy.
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Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
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Slide seat untit a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutchfbrake pedal all the way
down
°
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
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Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
LOCK WASHER
LARGE FLAT WASHER
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovednflated at the factory for'
shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for'
best cutting performance.
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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual°
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled.
See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK
FOR PROPER
POSITION
OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.
Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your'tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted,
See ''TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
FIG. 2
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