ASSE BLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BAKERY (SeeFig,21
CAUTION: Wear eye a_d face shield.
Wash hands or c_othing _rnmedlately if accidentally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged battery acid are e×p_osiveo
Read the instructions included with the battery vent ¢apso Always wear gloves,
c_othing and goggles to protect your hands_ skin and eyes.
Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient
for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger writ extend its life.
o See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.
oFil! battery with acid. Fill each celt until it reaches the bottom of the vent wetIs. Do not overfill.
Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. if beiow the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.
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_MPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE UFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, iT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT iN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE.
oCharge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for ! hour. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precautions required for battery charging.
oCheck the acid levet after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water.
ohstalt the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then w_pe dry.
oCheck battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.
•Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.
o Follow instructions on how to instalI battery.
_NSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3}
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,
°P_ace seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
•Assemble adjustment bolt, tock washer and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten,
•Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
oLower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down (See Fig. 6).
•Get off seat without moving its adjusted poskion.
•Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
FLAT WASHER
/
ADJUSTMENTLOCK WASHER
BOLT
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit 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 DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POS T ON OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the be!ts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
| After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see |
| that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST |
| BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this |
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