MTD 608, 609 manual Attachments & Accessories, Tractor Set-Up, Attaching The Battery Cables

SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES

MODEL NUMBER	DESCRIPTION
OEM-190-601	FastAttach™ Twin Bagger Grass Collector (For 42-inch Decks Only)
OEM-190-602	FastAttach™ Twin 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	FastAttach™ Grille Guard (mounts on front of tractor)
OEM-190-604	YardMate™ Storage Container (mounts on rear of tractor)
OEM-190-822	FastAttach™ 46-inch Front Dozer Blade
OEM-190-823	42-inch Two-stage Snow Thrower

NOTE: Your tractor is NOT designed for use with any type of ground-engaging attachments (e.g. tiller, plow). Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor’s warranty.

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 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	Bolt Hold-down Strap
Terminal

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.

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

WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank while engine is running or while engine is hot.

WARNING: Never smoke while fueling your tractor. Gasoline produces combusti- ble fumes which can ignite and cause per- sonal injury.

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.

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