Connecting The Battery Cables; Position Drive Control Levers - Cub Cadet RZT54 Operator's Manual

Position Drive Control levers

The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping
purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that
normally secure the control levers in their operating position
are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control
levers for shipment. The control levers must be repositioned to
operate the tractor. To reposition the control levers for operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hex screw, flat washer, and flange lock nut
from the slot of one of the drive control levers.
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted
hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the
pivot bracket. See Fig. 3-4.
Control Lever
Slotted Hole
Hex Screw
Washer
3. Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside,
insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever
slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. Secure with the
flange lock nut. See Fig. 3-4.
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 the Drive Control Levers" in the
Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on the
final adjustment of the levers.
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Connecting the Battery Cables

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.
CAUTION:
When attaching battery cables, always
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip
ahead to step 2.
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-5.
Figure 3-5
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-5.
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section your Operator's Manual prior to operating
the tractor.