3
Setting Up
Your Lawn
Tractor
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
NOTE: This Operators Manual covers a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incur- ring obligation.
Rubber Boot
Retaining Rod |
Wing Nut | Hex Bolt |
Figure
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg.
•The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
•Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative cable.
•Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal
•Make certain the retaining rod is in position over the battery, securing it in place. See Figure
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on the battery, charge the battery as instructed in the Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extin- guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
