ASSEM LY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig, 2)
CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash Hands or clothing immediately if accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are e×pmosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, c_othing and goggles to protect your Hands, skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger wilt extend its life.
oSee instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill.
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. After standing, check the battery cell acid level. If below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.
iMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
oCharge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau- tions required for battery charging.
oCheck the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water_
Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.
®Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.
•Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda unti! the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.
o Follow instructions on how to install battery.
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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
,Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
oSlide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
oGet off seat without moving its adjusted position. o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
SEAT PAN \
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
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.
•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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