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ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY
(See Figs. 8 and 9)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nals. Before installing battery, remove
metal bracelets,
wristwatch
bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden-
tal grounding.
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Make sure drain tube isfastened to drain hole in battery
tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery
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support.
Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of
tractor.
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First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasherand hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
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Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-
tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.
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Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard
and start the wing nuts onto the threads.
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Position terminal guard over the battery as shown,
lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of
bolts into slots of key holes.
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Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts
remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.
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Replace air intake duct. Air duct should be placed so
that the bottom edge is between the lip of the battery
tray and the battery.
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Be sure terminal access doors are closed.
Use terminal access doors for:
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Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-
,
ware).
Inspection for corrosion.
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Testing battery.
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Jumping (if required).
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(NEGATIVE)
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RG. 8
DOORS
BATTERY TRAY
FIG. 9
J CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW
TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE
THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM
THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
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All assembly instructions have been completed.
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No remaining loose parts in carton.
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Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
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Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
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All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were over-inflated at the factory).
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Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
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Check mowerand drive belts. Be surethey are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
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Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are propedy clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
v" Engine oil is at proper level.
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Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
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Become familiar with all controls-their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
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Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
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