Set-Up Instructions
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3.
Leave the filler caps off and connect a 3 to 4
amp battery charger to the battery posts (Fig. 5).
Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less
for 4 hours (12 volts).
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2
3
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Figure 5
1.
Positive post
2.
Negative post
3.
Charger red (+) wire
4.
Charger black (–) wire
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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Charging battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away
from battery.
4.
When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 5).
5.
Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
level is once again up to the “UPPER” line on
the battery case (Fig. 4).
6.
Install the battery and battery box in the tractor:
refer to the Operator’s Manual, Installing the
Battery.
Fill Crankcase with Oil
The tractor is shipped from the factory without oil in
the engine crankcase: refer to the Operator’s Manual,
Engine Oil Specifications for oil type, viscosity, and
crankcase capacity. Only add about 80% of the
specified amount of oil. Then check the oil level and
add only enough oil to raise the level to the “FULL”
mark on the dipstick.
Mower Discharge Chute
Remove roll pin from discharge sure spring and
discard. This is for shipment only. Make sure spring
returns discharge chute to the full down position.
Level the Mower
Level the mower from side-to-side and set
front-to-rear blade slope. Refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Side-to-Side Mower Leveling and
Front-to-Rear Blade Slope.
Lubricate the Tractor
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Greasing and
Lubrication.
Insert Key into Switch
Check Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Checking Safety
System.
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