Secure battery by hooking battery strap into slot in rear frame, under the fender. See Figure 10 .

Battery

Strap

Slot

in Frame

Hole

Drain

Tube

Transaxle

Reinforcement

Bracket

Figure 10

Insert the drain tube down through the hole in the battery compartment and the hole in the transaxle reinforcement bracket located on the right side of the unit. See Figure 10 . Be certain drain tube is routed away from the wheel rim.

Trim excess end of drain tube if necessary (about 4" should extend past the bracket or cable tie).

SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with the controls present on your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location and features of various controls.

Light

 

Hydrostatic

Switch

Ignition

(Optional)

Control

 

Switch

Lever

Choke

 

 

Throttle

 

Lift

Control

 

 

 

Lever

 

Ammeter

 

 

(Optional)

 

Clutch-Brake

 

 

Pedal

 

 

 

Parking

Lift Lever

 

Brake

 

 

Knob

 

 

Relief

 

 

Valve

Deck

 

 

Lift Indicator

 

 

(Optional)

Figure 11

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