10
ASSEMBLY & SET-UP
Connecting the Battery Cables
WARNING
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. (–).
3.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive battery terminal and
attach the red cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with the bolt (a) and
hex nut (b). See Figure 3.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(c)
Figure 3
4.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative battery terminal and
attach the black cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with the bolt (a)
and hex nut (b). See Figure 3.
5.
Position the red rubber boot (c) 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 Service section your
Operator’s Manual on page 24 prior to operating the tractor.
1.
Locate the hydrostatic bypass rod in the rear of the tractor. See Figure 2.
Figure 2
2.
Pull the hydrostatic bypass rod outward, then down, to lock it in place.
NOTE:
The transmission will NOT engage when the hydrostatic bypass rod
is pulled out. Return the rod to its normal position prior to operating the
tractor.
IMPORTANT:
Never attempt to move the tractor manually without first
engaging the hydrostatic relief valve. Doing so will result in serious damage
to the tractor’s transmission.
STOP
STOP!
Continue to Controls & Operations section page 15.
Foot Control CVT & CVT Models
CVT models can be placed in the NEUTRAL (N)position when it is necessary to move
the tractor manually. To move the tractor manually, place the shift lever in the
NEUTRAL (N) position.
STOP
STOP!
Continue to Controls & Operations section page 15.
