Yard-Man 604 manual Attachments & Accessories, Tractor SET-UP, Attaching the Battery Cables

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SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

MODEL NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

OEM-190-601

FastAttachTwin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only)

OEM-190-602

FastAttachTwin Bagger Grass Collector (For 46-inch Decks Only)

OEM-190-112

Mulch Kit (For 42-inch Decks Only)

OEM-190-118

Mulch Kit (For 46-inch Decks Only)

OEM-190-603

FastAttachGrille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)

OEM-190-604

TracPacStorage Container (mounts on rear of tractor)

OEM-190-822

FastAttach46-inch Front Dozer Blade

OEM-190-823

42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

SECTION 6: TRACTOR SET-UP

ATTACHING THE BATTERY CABLES

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 wing nut from the negative cable. Attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.

Place the hold-down strap in position over the battery to secure it in place. See Figure 2.

Positive Rubber

Terminal Boot

Battery

Wing

 

Nut

Tray

Negative

Hold-down Strap

Terminal

Bolt

Figure 2

NOTE: If battery is put into service after date shown on top of battery, charge for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. Refer to the MAINTENANCE section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding proper battery charging procedure.

GAS AND OIL FILL-UP

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; however, you MUST check the oil level before operat- ing. Be careful not to overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to smoke. This will result in poor engine performance and could cause permanent engine damage.

The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of approximately two gallons. Do not overfill.

WARNING: Gasoline produces noxious fumes. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Always fill the fuel tank in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of gasoline fumes.

WARNING: Never smoke while fueling your tractor or fill the fuel tank while engine is running or while engine is hot.

WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently spilled, move tractor away from area of spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapors have disappeared.

INSTALLING THE MULCH KIT

On units equipped with a 42-inch deck, the mulch kit is installed at the factory. To remove it, unfasten the wing knob found on the top of the cutting deck and carefully pull the mulch plug out from the discharge area of the deck.

On units equipped with a 46-inch deck, the mulch kit is packaged separately within the crate.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Finding Your Model Number Table of ContentsCalling Customer Support General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notSafety Labels found on your unit Slope Gauge Tractor SET-UP Attachments & AccessoriesAttaching the Battery Cables Installing the Mulch KITControls Choke Control Ignition SwitchIndicator Monitor / Hour Meter Throttle Control LeverBrake Pedal Electric PTO Power TAKE-OFF KnobPTO Power TAKE-OFF Lever Autodrive PedalShift Lever Safety Interlock SwitchesCruise Control Button Stopping the Engine Setting the Cutting HeightSetting the Cruise Control Starting the EngineDriving on Slopes Using the Lift LeverOperating the Headlights Leveling the Deck AdjustmentsEngaging the PTO MowingFront to Rear Carburetor AdjustmentSteering Adjustment Seat AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Engine MaintenanceChanging Engine Oil Cutting Deck Removal Cleaning the Engine and DeckDecks w/ Electric PTO Changing the Deck BeltsInch decks w/ manual PTO Upper Drive Belt Changing the Transmission Drive BeltsFront of Tractor Lower Drive Belt Cutting Blades Charging BatteryTires FuseLubrication Trouble Possible Corrective Action Causes Troubleshooting GuideModel Part Description Tractor BodyModel Lift Assembly Model Steering Assembly Model Drive System 31 30 12c Single-speed Transmission PTO belt for 42 deck shown Power Take-off System Inch Deck †46-inch Deck Brake AssemblyCutting Decks Model Briggs & Stratton Intek Single Engine AccessoriesElectrical System Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

604 specifications

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