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AG,GEMBLY
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CHECK TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.
oReduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled_ See '`TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CH_CK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
•s ""°..,._...,..": GUARD
| _"° _/./_"_ | _ | BATTERY |
THREADED | __lJ |
| TRAY |
| \_._' | DRAIN TUBE |
|
| FIG. | 4A |
|
| LOCK | FLAT WASHER | |
| WASHER |
| |
mower bfade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
HEX NUT
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
HEX BOLT
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual
INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4A and 4B)
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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,
rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding."
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•Lift hood to raised position.
=Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray.
•Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of tractor,
oPosition terminal guard over battery and install battery bolts through guard mounting holes and into threaded fasteners on support plate.
o Tighten battery bolts securely, but do not over tighten. o Open terminal access doors,
oFirst connect RED battery cable to positive (+)battery terminal with hex bolt, ftat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.
°Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
oClose terminal access doors. Use terminal access doors for:
oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).
-Inspection for corrosion. o Testing battery..
. Jumping (if required),
• Periodic charging..
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
{BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 4B
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.
oAdjust mowerto desired cutting height (See ''TOAD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation
section of this manual)°
oWith mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer and
tighten securely°
oRepeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.
GAUGE WHEEL
MOUNTING
BRACKET
LOCKNUT
318 WASHER
SHOULDER BOLT
GAUGE WHEEL"
FIG. 5
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