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SECTION 3: TRACTOR SET-UP
NOTE:
This owner’s manual covers various models of
lawn tractors. The units illustrated may vary slightly
from your unit. Follow only those instructions which
pertain to your model lawn tractor.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE:
The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
•
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to
the positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and
hex nut at the factory. Make certain that the rubber
boot covers the terminal to help protect it from
corrosion.
•
Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the
negative cable.
•
Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the bolt and wing nut.
•
Make certain the retainer rod is in position over the
battery, securing it in place. See Figure 1.
Figure 1
NOTE:
If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top of battery, charge the battery as
instructed
in the SERVICE section of this manual prior
to operating the tractor.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING:
Use extreme care when
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your tractor.
Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT:
Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you
MUST
check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING:
Make sure the riding mower’s
engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set
the parking brake before removing the
shipping brace
.
•
Locate the shipping brace, if present, and
accompanying warning tag found on the right side
of the mower, between the discharge chute and the
cutting deck. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
•
While holding the discharge chute with your left
hand, remove the shipping brace with your right
hand by grasping it between your thumb and index
finger and rotating it clockwise.
WARNING:
The shipping brace, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed
and discarded before operating your riding
mower.
Rubber Boot
Hex Bolt
Wing Nut
Retainer Rod
Shipping Brace
Warning Tag
