To operate the cutting deck without mulching, simply remove the mulch plug by unthreading the plastic wing nut which fastens it to the cutting deck. This will allow the clippings to discharge out the side. See Figure 6.

Carriage Screw

Bell

Washer

Wing Nut

Mulch Plug

Figure 6

Tire Pressure

•The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 10 p.s.i. Check sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on all tires.

Leveling the Deck

•With unit on hard, level surface, place the blades in a straight line, and measure the distance from the outside edge of the blade tips to the ground. If the distance varies, adjustment is needed.

•Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the bottom of the adjustable lift link on the left side of the deck. Locate the hairpin clip and the flat washer on the inside of the lift link.

Deck Hanger

Adjustable

Channel

Lift Link

Figure 7

•Pull the adjustable lift link out of the deck hanger channel. Turn the adjustable lift link up or down as necessary to level the deck. Usually only one or two turns are needed. See Figure 7.

•Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole in the deck hanger channel. Recheck the adjustment. Readjust if necessary.

•When the deck is levelled, secure end of adjustable lift link with flat washer and hairpin clip.

Installing Battery

Type A Battery

NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the expiration of the date shown on top of the battery, charge it for a minimum one hour at 6-10 amps.

•Lift the seat and remove the plastic cover from the negative terminal.

•Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative (black) cable. Attach negative cable to the negative terminal with this bolt and nut.

Type B Battery

•Lift the seat. Make sure both the negative (black) cable and the positive (red) cable are routed up through the battery compartment. See Figure 8.

•Replace the battery in the battery compartment as it was before. Make sure that the positive terminal is toward the front of the unit.

Positive Terminal

Battery

Strap

NegativeBattery

TerminalCompartment

Figure 8

•Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive terminal of the battery. Secure with hex bolt and nut previously removed. Slide rubber boot down over the positive terminal.

•Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative (black) cable. Attach negative cable to the negative terminal with this bolt and nut.

•Secure battery by hooking battery strap into slot in rear frame, under the fender. See Figure 9.

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