Tractor Set-Up - MTD P805K Operator's Manual

SECTION 4: TRACTOR SET-UP
GasandOilFill-up
Use only clean, fresh (under 30 days old), unleaded
gasoline. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below the
top of the filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition before filling the fuel tank.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manufacturer's Operator/Owner
Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions
carefully.
Tire Pressure
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 psi. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained at all times.
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the tractor. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approxi mately 10 p.s. i for the rear tires & 14 p.s.i, for the
front tires. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
Shipping BraceRemoval
WARNING:
Make surethe engine is off, set
the parking brake and remove the ignition key
before removing the shipping brace.
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and warning
tag found on the right side of the cutting deck.
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING: The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your tractor.
WARNING:
The mowing deck is capable of
throwing objects. Failure to operate the tractor
without the discharge cover in the proper
operating position could result in serious
personal injury and/or property damage.
Attaching theBatteryCables
Tools Required
(1) 7/16" wrench
WARNING:
California Proposition 65
Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
NOTE:
Your tractor's battery cables may have already
be attached at the factory.
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (-).
• The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
• Remove the hex bolt and hex nut from the negative
cable.
• Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (-) with the bolt and hex nut.
• Make certain the hold-down rod is in position over
the battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
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H01d DownRod
HexNut
HexBolt
Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed on page 22 of this manual prior to operating
the tractor.