Land Pride | Table of Contents |
Section 1: Assembly &
IMPORTANT: Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding 300 pounds towing capacity and 50 pounds tongue weight. Loss of control may result. Do not make turns that will cause a trailer or implement being towed with the hitch to come in contact with the mower or damage may result.
Electrical Cable Connection
Refer to Figure 1-3:
!WARNING
Incorrect battery cable connections can damage mower’s electrical system and cause battery cables to spark. Sparks around a battery can result in a battery gas explosion and personal injury.
Connect the black negative battery cable to the battery’s negative post with
Engine Preparations
1.Check engine oil level at the dipstick. Add oil if oil is below the full mark on the dipstick. Do not overfill. Refer to engine manual for oil recommendation. Also see "Engine Oil and Oil Filter" instructions on page 36.
NOTE: Vehicles are shipped from the factory with about a quart of fuel in the tank.
2.See "Fuel System" instructions on page 35 before adding fuel. Add fuel to the fuel tank.
•Always disconnect negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting positive (red) cable.
•Always reconnect positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) post before reconnecting negative (black) cable to the negative
!WARNING
Keep battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts when removing or installing the battery. Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal mower parts. Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury.
Negative | Black Negative |
Post | Battery Cable |
Remove Mower From Crate Floor
IMPORTANT: Thoroughly read and understand
"Section 2: Operating Procedures", pages 10 to 18 before starting and moving the mower.
1.Make a ramp in front and level with the crate floor to be used for driving the mower off.
2.Check under the mower to make sure it is not banded to the crate floor. Remove any bands that are still present.
3.Follow all precautions and operating information provided in "Section 2: Operating Procedures" before starting and driving the mower off.
4.Raise deck fully up.
5.Start the engine and drive the mower forward off the crate floor.
6.Make necessary adjustments to the mower as outlined in "Section 3: Adjustments" beginning on page 19.
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Connecting the Negative Cable
Figure
IMPORTANT: The negative battery cable is disconnected before leaving the factory and is to be disconnected after initial dealer
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