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ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE
BATTERY
(See
Fig. 3)
&
CAUTION:
Wear eye and face shleld.
Wash hands
or clothing
immediately
if
accidentally
In contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke.
Fumes from charged bat-
tery 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 instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the
bottom of the vent wells
Do not overfill,
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes
After standing, check the level of acid,
ff
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 uniL
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
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 four inches of water in a five
gallon plastic containeL Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming.
Follow instructions on how to install battery.
INSTALL
SEAT
(See
Fig. 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer 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 bolt securely,
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
COLT
LOCK WASHER
FIG. 4
CHECK
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit were overinflated
at the factory for
shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS"
on page 3 of this manual.
CUT AWAY VIEW
VENT CAP
VENT WELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 3
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