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AG,GEMBLY

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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.

oReduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled_ See '`TOLEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CH_CK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

s ""°..,._...,..": GUARD

 

_"° _/./_"_

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BATTERY

THREADED

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TRAY

 

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DRAIN TUBE

 

 

FIG.

4A

 

 

LOCK

FLAT WASHER

 

WASHER

 

mower bfade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

HEX NUT

TERMINAL

ACCESS

DOOR

HEX BOLT

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4A and 4B)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding."

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Lift hood to raised position.

=Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray.

Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of tractor,

oPosition terminal guard over battery and install battery bolts through guard mounting holes and into threaded fasteners on support plate.

o Tighten battery bolts securely, but do not over tighten. o Open terminal access doors,

oFirst connect RED battery cable to positive (+)battery terminal with hex bolt, ftat washer, lock washer and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely.

°Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely.

oClose terminal access doors. Use terminal access doors for:

oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).

-Inspection for corrosion. o Testing battery..

. Jumping (if required),

• Periodic charging..

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

{BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 4B

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface.

oAdjust mowerto desired cutting height (See ''TOAD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation

section of this manual)°

oWith mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely°

oRepeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

LOCKNUT

318 WASHER

SHOULDER BOLT

GAUGE WHEEL"

FIG. 5

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