9
QUICKCAT
ASSEMBLY AND SETUP
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
- Wrenches:3/4"
- Utility knife
- Tire pressure gauge
NOTE:
All references below to the “right” or “left” are with respect to an operator at the controls.
UNCRATE UNIT
1. Discard packing materials. Remove and discard shipping brackets.
2. Set rear tire pressures to 12 lbs/in
2
(0.8 kg/cm
2
). Tires are overinflated for shipping. Front tires should be
15 lbs/in
2
(1.05kg/cm²).
FINAL PREPARATIONS
3. Check the engine and hydraulic oil levels. Top up with the correct oil if necessary. Use SAE 10W30 mo-
tor oil for the engine. Use fresh, clean SAE 20W50 motor oil for the hydraulic system. After running for
one hour, let hydraulic system oil cool.
When cold, check levels.
Battery acid is caustic and fumes are explosive and can cause serious injury or death.
Use insulated tools, wear protective glasses or goggles and protective clothing when working with batteries.
Read and obey the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
Be certain the ignition switch is OFF and the key has been removed before servicing the battery.
a) Verify battery polarity before connecting or disconnecting the battery cables.
b) When installing the battery, always assemble the RED, positive ( + ) battery cable first and the
ground, BLACK, negative ( - ) cable last.
c) Tighten cables securely to battery terminals and apply a light coat of silicone dielectric grease to
terminals and cable ends to prevent corrosion. Keep terminal covers in place.
- Read Operation and Safety Manual before starting.
- Deck can be adjusted to allow for the best horsepower, best quality of cut, or best striping. See deck
leveling procedure in the Adjustments Section in this manual to set as desired.
- Run engine at full RPM for 5 minutes before engaging blades to allow the engine to be fully lubricated
before load is applied.
- Check the hydrostat neutral adjustment. Neutral is set at the factory but may require readjustment if
air trapped during the initial oil fill has worked out of the system. See Adjustments Section later in this
manual.
- Do not use the machine without an approved grass collector, the grass discharge chute or mulching
plates correctly fitted.
