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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE
BATTERY
(See FJg._ 3)
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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing immediately if
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accidentally
in contact with batlen]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 unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However',periodic charging of the battery
with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•
See instructionspacked with vent caps in parts bag.
°
Fill batter] with acid. Filt each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells. 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
teveL If below the vent wells, 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 1 hour. Use
a 12 volt battery charger'. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging°
°
Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water°
°
install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry_
•
Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling..
•
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.
°
Follow instructionson how to install battery.
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
°
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
°
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
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Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
°
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
°
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
°
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down.
•
Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
°
Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 4
FLAT
WASHER
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your' unit were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is Important for
best cuttingperformancm
°
Reduce tire pressure to PSt shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS
on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you [earn 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.
CUT AWAY VIEW
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VENT CAP
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VENT WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 3
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