Toro 14AQ81RP744 Gas and Oil Fill-up, Attaching The Steering Wheel, Attaching the Battery Cables

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SECTION 5: TRACTOR SET-UP

Gas and Oil Fill-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.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

Tools Required

(1) 1/2" socket wrench

1.The hardware for attaching the steering wheel has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

2.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

3.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 1.

Cap

Hex Bolt Washer

Steering Shaft

Figure 1

4.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Attaching the Battery Cables

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 2.

Rubber

Boot

Hold Down Rod

Hex Nut

Hex Bolt

Figure 2

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed on page 27 of this manual prior to operating the tractor.

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Contents GT2200 & GT2300 Garden Tractors Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Children General Service Safety Labels Keep Hands and Feet Away from Rotating PartsInstructional Labels Slope Gauge —Attaching The Steering Wheel Attaching the Battery CablesGas and Oil Fill-up Tools RequiredTire Pressure Shipping Brace RemovalGauge Wheels Know Your Garden Tractor Choke Control Ignition Switch ModuleThrottle Control Drive PedalCruise Control Lever Electric PTO Blade Engage KnobParking Brake Lever Reverse Caution Mode Safety Interlock SystemOperating Your Garden Tractor Stopping the Engine Using the Deck Lift LeverStarting the Engine Driving The TractorEngaging the Parking Brake Setting The Cruise ControlDriving On Slopes Moving The Tractor ManuallyEngaging the PTO Blades MowingLeveling the Deck Making AdjustmentsSeat Adjustment Front To RearParking Brake Adjustment Steering AdjustmentEngine Oil Maintaining Your Garden TractorEngine Checking the Oil LevelChanging the Oil Filter Changing the Engine OilDraining the Oil Re-filling the Crankcase with OilAir Filter PrecleanerService Paper Element Spark PlugsHydrostatic Transmission Cleaning the Engine And DeckFuel Filter Front Wheels LubricationEngine Pivot Points & LinkageFuse ServiceTires Cutting BladesJump Starting BatteryCutting Deck Removal ChargingChanging the Deck Belt Electric PTO Clutch OFF-SEASON Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionSpecifications Hydrostatic TransmissionPage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Toro Company

14AK81RK744, 14AQ81RP744 specifications

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