ASSEMBLY
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE GAUGE WHEELS
Use the fasteners shown below to install the gauge wheels. The fasteners are shown at full size.
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1.Attach the gauge wheels to the axle bolts with the fasteners.
NOTE: The axle bolt is mounted in the LOW position. To change the position to a higher cutting position, see “How To Adjust The Gauge Wheels” in the Maintenance section.
Axle Bolt
B 
A
Gauge Wheel
Figure 3
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
IMPORTANT: Before you attach the battery cables to the battery, check the battery date. The battery date tells if the battery must be charged.
1.Check the top and the side of the battery for the location of the battery date (Figure 4).
2.If the battery is put into service before the battery date, the battery cables can be attached without charging the battery. See “How To Install The Battery Cables”.
3.If the battery is put into service after the battery date, the battery must be charged. See “How To Charge The Maintenance Free Battery”.
HOW TO CHARGE
THE MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY
WARNING: When you charge the battery, do not smoke. Keep the battery away from any sparks. The fumes from the battery acid can cause an explosion.
1.Remove the battery and battery tray.
2.Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal.
3.Use a 12 volt battery charger to charge the battery. Charge at a rate of 6 amperes for one hour. If you do not have a battery charger, have an authorized service center charge the battery.
4.Install the battery and battery tray. Make sure the positive (+) terminal is on the left side.
HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES
WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black cable.
Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The fasteners are shown at full size.
(A) | (B) |
2x82 | 14x79 |
1.Remove the protective cap from the battery terminal.
2.Fasten the red cable to the positive (+) terminal with the fasteners as shown (Figure 4).
3.Fasten the black cable to the negative
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B | (+) | Red | |
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| Battery |
Black Cable |
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A | Battery Tray | Figure 4 |
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