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Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
!
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
When attaching battery cables, always
connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal first,
followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
NOTE:
If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip
ahead to step 2.
1.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure
3-9.
Figure 3-9
2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery
terminal and attach the black cable to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure 3-9.
3.
Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in
the Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to
operating the tractor.
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, rotate the seat forward and locate
the clamp knobs on the front of the seat pan. Refer to Figure 3-4.
Rotate the clamp knobs to the left and remove them, slide the
seat forward or backward and re-insert the clamp knobs into
one of the four available positions on the seat pan and into the
seat, then tighten both securely. Make sure the seat is locked into
position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-10.
Clamp
Knob
Seat
Adjustment
Positions
Figure 3-10
Fuel Fill-Up
Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline, fill the tank
(beside the engine on the left side of the mower). When the fuel
tank reaches one inch from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT
OVERFILL. Space must be left for expansion.
