MTD 1742 Connecting the Battery Cables, Checking Tire Pressure, Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels

Connecting the Battery Cables

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.

Caution: When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.

To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:

NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1.Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive (+) battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.

Figure 3-2

2.Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative (–) battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-2.

3.Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery terminal to help protect it from corrosion.

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating the tractor.

Checking Tire Pressure

Warning! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should

be maintained at all times.

The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.

Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels

Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and proceed as follows:

1.Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting (any of the six different cutting height notches on the right fender).

2.Check the gauge wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have between ¼” and ½” clearance above the ground.

If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact with the surface, adjust as follows:

a.Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.

b.Remove the front and rear gauge wheels by removing the lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to the deck. See Fig. 3-3.

Figure 3-3

c.Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing height setting.

d.Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel) into the index hole that leaves approximately ½-inch between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement.

Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.

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Section 2 — Assembly & Set-Up