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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Remove tractor from the crate. Lay out all the
hardware and parts from the inner box:
Parts will consist of:
1 - seat
1 - bolt bag
1 – literature packet
2 - handles
2. Open bolt bag and lay out
1 - oil breather cap
4 - 5/16-18 X 1 ¼ bolt
4 - 5/16-18 whiz lock nut
4 - 5/16-18 nylock nut
4 - 5/16- std flat washers
3. Take 4 - 5/16 std flat washers and 4 - 5/16
nylock nuts and bolt the seat into place. Slide the
studs of the seat though the seat plate and secure
with one flat washer and nylock nut on each of the
4 studs. (Slide the seat all the way back onto seat
tracks in order to flip seat forward.) At this time
you may also connect the seat switch wires.
4. Using the 4 - 5/16 – 18 X 1 ¼ bolts, bolt the
handles into place. Note: Handle mounts to the
outside of the square control block with whiz locks
located on slotted or handle side.
5. Place breather cap on oil tank. Note: The oil tank
is pre-filled from the factory with 20w50 oil and
should be visible in the sight glass located on the
back of the tank. The correct level is mid-point in
the sight glass.
Battery:
Units SN 43276 & above have sealed
battery - Require no filling or charging
Important for units prior to SN 43276:
Do not overfill battery! Electrolyte will
overflow onto parts of the machine,
resulting in severe corrosion.
THE MACHINE IS SHIPPED WITH A DRY
BATTERY!!
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Tilt seat
up to gain access to the battery. Disconnect
battery cables- NEGATIVE (black) CABLE FIRST.
Remove battery hold down and lift battery out.
2. Place battery on a level surface and remove
vent caps.
3. Fill cells with battery grade sulfuric acid (1.265
specific gravity) to halfway between the top of the
separators and bottom of vent well.
4. Let battery stand for ½ hour after filling.
If battery acid level has fallen, refill to level above
plates.
5. Charge the battery at 4 to 5 amps for 3-5 hours.
6. After charging, install vent caps and wash off
any acid with water and dry battery.
7. Install battery in machine and secure battery
hold-down. DO NOT over tighten.
When reconnecting the battery cables the
POSITIVE (red) CABLE MUST BE ATTACHED
FIRST, then connect the Negative (black) Cable
and black wire to the battery terminal. Slip the
insulator boot over the Positive Terminal.
NOTE: If time does not permit charging the
battery, or if charging equipment is not available,
follow steps 1-4 and install as described in step 7.
Then run to vehicle continuously for 20 to 30
minutes to sufficiently charge the battery.
