MTD RZT Series Operator's Manual page 9

\\
Flange Lock Nut ',, ,.
Lever
Pivot \
Slotted ........ \,___ Bracket -4 Hole
Figure 3-3
4. Note the relative position of the control lever to
the pivot bracket, then repeat the previous steps to
reposition the other control lever in approximately the
same position.
5. Refer to "Adjusting Drive Control Levers" in Maintenance
& Adjustments for instructions on final adjustment of
the levers.
Position RearBumper (If Equipped)
Some models are equipped with a rear bumber. For ship-
ping purposes the rear bumper is rotated upward from its
normal position. To reposition the rear bumper, refer to
Figure 3 and proceed as follows:
1. From inside the tractor frame, just behind the rear
tires, remove the internal cotter pins from the clevis
pins securing the bumper to each side of the frame.
2. While supporting the rear bumper, cut the cable tie
fastening the bumper to the engine lift bracket, and
remove the clevis pins from each side. See Figure 3-4.
3.
Figure 3-4
Remove the bumper and reposition to align the notch
at each end of the bumper with the spacer on each
side of the frame. Slide the bumper notches onto the
spacers. Refer to Figure 3-4.
Connect the Battery
_ WARNINGh Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch is in the "OFF"position
before attaching the battery cable.
1. Pull the protective cap (if present) off the negative
terminal of the battery, and remove the hex cap screw
and nut from the free end of the negative battery
cable.
2.
Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black) to
negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the hex
cap screw and nut. Slide the black terminal cover over
the negative terminal of the battery.
Mulching Plug(If Provided) a nd Shipping Brace Removal
WARNINGh Never operate the mower deck
without the chute deflector installed and in the
down position.
Mulching Plug(If Provided)
Some models equipped with a 50" mowing deck also have
a mulching plug provided. If your tractor is equipped with
a mulching plug, remove the plug as follows:
• Fully raise the chute deflector so that the locking tabs
atthe the top of the mulching plug are free of the
deflector; then slide the mulching plug out of the deck
discharge opening. Lower the chute deflector.
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (w/tag) that
may be holding the chute deflector upward for shipment.
If a brace is present, it must be removed before operating
the tractor. Holding the chute deflector fully upward,
remove the shipping by grasping it and rotating it
clockwise. Lower the chute deflector. See Figure 3-5.
Mulching Plug
Figure 3-5
SECTION 2
-- ASSEMBLY • SET-UP
9