ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals. Before connecting battery, re- move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding.
,,Lift hood to raised position.
,,Open 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 located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at
•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal 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.
•Testing battery.
•Jumping (if required). Periodic charging.
| LOCK | FLAT |
HEX NUT | WASHER | WASHER |
DISCARD TERMINAL |
| HEX |
PROTECTIVE CAPS |
| BOLT |
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)
CABLE
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
=Assemble adjustment knob and fiat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
=Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
•Lower 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.
•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT PAN SEAT
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
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 "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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