Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563 manual Unpacking & Assembling Your Rider Mower, Loose Parts

SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER

•Remove all screws and staples from crate.

•Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top of the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures.

•Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit.

•Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of the crate. Repeat for the front.

•Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of the crate’s way.

Loose Parts

•Remove loose parts from the grass catcher ,

literature bag and/or the crate very carefully. Refer to Figure 1.

1.Mulching plug & side-discharge chute

2.Oil drain sleeve

3.Bumper (optional)

4.Hitch Plate (optional)

5.Ignition keys (not shown)

6.Operator’s manual (not shown)

Side-Discharge		Oil Drain
Chute
		Sleeve
		Hitch Plate
		Bumper
	Mulching
	Plug

•Move the battery cover to its original position. Make sure to tuck away the battery cables completely under the battery cover. Check to ensure that the cables pass easily through the slots in the cover.

Vent

Opening

Hood Assembly

Figure 2

•Reinstall wing nut on the front battery hold-down rod and tighten.

•Place your right hand on the left side of the seat and slowly lower the hood assembly until it is fully closed.

WARNING: Keep battery cables away from the engine exhaust system.

CAUTION: Do not place your hand around the bottom edge of the hood assembly; it may get pinched between the hood assembly and grass catcher or the frame rail.

Figure 1

NOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor in this manual is observed from operator’s position.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

Attaching Battery Cables

The battery is located under the hood assembly above the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3 .

•To access the battery, lift the hood assembly from the left side of the hood only. Stand on the right side of the unit and pivot the hood assembly towards you until fully opened. See Figure 2 .

Wing Nut

Cover

Screw

Hold-Down Rod

CAUTION: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two vent openings located behind the seat.

•Remove both wing nuts securing the battery and cover to the battery hold-down rods. See Figure 3 .

•Slide the battery cover towards the rear to access the front (negative) terminal.

•Remove the screw and nut from the negative terminal with a wrench.

•Attach the black battery cable to this negative terminal on the battery and tighten securely. See Figure 3 .

WARNING: Be careful not to contact any adjacent metal part or short across posts.

Cable

Figure 3

Attaching Side-Discharge Chute

Your riding mower is shipped to you with the grass catcher fully assembled on the unit. A side-discharge chute and a mulching plug are included as loose parts. Follow the instructions below to attach the side- discharge chute.

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