INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 6 and 7)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before installing battery, remove

etc.

Aetal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

oRaise hood°

oMake sure drain tube is fastened to drain hole in battery tray and battery tray is positioned in hole of battery support..

Place battery in plastic tray, battery terminals to front of tractor.

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

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

Slide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads.,

,Position terminal guard over the battery as shown, lower bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of bolts into slots of key holes.

°Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in slots of the key holes in the battery support.

Be sure terminal access doors are closed Use terminal access doors for:

. inspection for secure connections (totighten hardware).,

Inspection for corrosion.

°Testing battei'y.

=Jumping (if required)_

ePeriodic charging.

 

 

HEX BOLT

 

 

NEGATIVE)

 

 

BLACK CABLE

LOCK WASHER

 

DRAIN TUBE

 

FIG. 6

 

 

WING

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TERMINAL

 

 

 

 

 

TERMINAL

 

 

ACCESS

 

 

DOORS

BATTERY BOLT

 

 

 

 

 

VENT

CAPS

KEY HOLE

 

 

 

 

 

'BATTERY

TRAY

FIG. 7

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TIS FA C TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

v" All assembly instructions have been completed_

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v" Batteryisproperlypreparedandcharge& (Minimum1 hour at 6 amps),.

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely_

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For.'shipping purposes, the tires were ovednflated at the factory).

#" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting result& (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers_

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PA Y EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

v" Engine oil is at proper level

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline°

#" Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition°

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