IS3100Z Series - 4 Wheel IS - 61” & 72” Mower Deck
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Uncrating
1. Using a reciprocating utility saw or equivalent, cut
crate away from bottom skid. Remove crate.
Remove shrink-wrap plastic.
2. Cut nylon banding from front of the frame and rear
bumper.
3. Open the hydraulic release valves. To open the
release valves, turn the release valve, which is
located on front of the pump, counter-clockwise 2 full
turns MAX. See Figure 1 for valve location.
4. Push down on parking brake lever (A, Figure 2) to
release parking brake.
5. Be sure there are no nails or sharp objects on bottom
skid to puncture the tractor’s tires. Roll the tractor
forward off the bottom skid.
6. After moving the tractor, re-engage the pumps (drive
position) by turning the release valves clockwise and
tighten to 80-120 in/lbs (9-13.5 N.m.).
IMPORTANT NOTE
When cutting crate from bottom skid,
use caution around tractor tires and
mower rollers.
Figure 2. Disengaging the Parking Brake
(lever shown in engaged position)
A. Parking Brake Lever
A
Figure 1. Hydraulic Release Valve Location
A. Hydraulic Release Valve (left-hand side shown)
A
Figure 3. Battery Installation
A. Negative Cable
B. Positive Cable
A
B
Connect Battery
Connect Battery
1. Raise the seat plate to expose the battery
compartment.
2. Connect the red positive battery cable (A, Figure 3)
to the positive battery post.
3. Connect the black negative battery cable (B) to the
negative battery post.
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY RULES
• Battery acid causes severe burns. Avoid contact
with skin.
• Wear eye protection while handling the battery.
• To avoid an explosion, keep flames and sparks
away from battery, especially while charging.
• When installing battery cables, CONNECT THE
POSITIVE (+) CABLE FIRST and negative (-) cable
last. If not done in this order, the positive
terminal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
