3.BATTERY INSTALLATION (Continued from Previous Page)
E. Connect over flow tube and route as shown in Figure 2.
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
Complete all items on the
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42” DECK
33” DECK
INSERT TUBE INTO HOLE
IN SEAT PEDESTAL
ONCE INSTALLED
ROUTE TUBE AWAY
FROM TOP OF DECK
FIGURE 2
DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
A.The discharge deflector on 33”, 42” & 48” Models are shipped in the “UP” position. Remove rubber band, lower discharge deflector and secure to deck with carriage bolt(s), flat washer(s) and wing nut(s) furnished with the deck. See Figure 3. NOTE: 38” Models are shipped with discharge deflector removed. Follow instructions to install deflector.
1.IMPORTANT: Deflector spring is under tension, be careful when removing. Remove carriage bolt and nut that secures pivot rod to the deck. Pivot rod contains deflector spring. Mounting rod should not be removed from deck.
2.Insert pivot rod partially into deflector hinge, slide spring onto rod with straight leg on top, then insert rod through other hinge and then into mounting rod. Insert hooked end of spring into deck. See Figure 3.
3.Secure pivot rod to deck using carriage bolt and nut. Tighten securely. See Figure 3.
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
The electrical connection at the engine is shipped disconnected to protect the electrical system when the battery is installed and MUST BE THE LAST STEP in preparation.
A.Connect electrical circuit at rear of the engine. See Figure 4.
LUBRICATION and FUEL
1.Engine
A. Perform normal engine service, oil and fuel, according to engine manufacturer’s recommend- ations found in the Engine Owner’s Manual.
INSTALL NUTS
HERE
DEFLECTOR SPRING
STRAIGHT LEG OF
SPRING ON TOP OF
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
DISCHARGE
DEFLECTOR
DO NOT REMOVE
MOUNTING ROD
38” & 48” DECK
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
PIVOT
ROD LOCKNUT
SPRING
SLOT IN
CARRIAGE
BOLT
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