CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-
nalso Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding_
oLift hood to raised position..
IOpen terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard.
if this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label ]ocated between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
°First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery ter minat with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely_
-Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative
=Close terminal access doors.
Use terminal access doors for:
°inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard _ ware).
. Inspection for corrosion..
LY
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_
oPlace seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
oAssemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.,
•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
°Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal
°Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down..
°Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
=Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT PAN
SEAT_ _/_
°- Testing battery,
°Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging.
HEX NUT
DISCARDPROTECTIVETERMINALCAPS \\
TERMINAL.... ;'
ACCESS
DOOR _,,
,,!
LOCKFLAT
WASHER WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE (RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
_FLATWASHER
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
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.
°Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted_ See 'q'OADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and "Adjustments section of this manual.
FIG. 2
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