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Tools Required
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Adjustable Wrench or Socket Set
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. (–).
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 (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-2.
(b)
(b)
(a)
(a)
(c)
Figure 2-2
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 (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-2.
3.
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 17 prior to
operating the tractor.
Shipping Brace Removal
WARNING!
Make sure the tractor’s
engine is OFF, remove the ignition
key, and set the parking brake before
removing the shipping brace. Refer
to the Controls & Operations section
on page 11 for instructions on how
to set the parking brake.
4.
Check the cutting deck for a shipping
brace (a) that may be holding the chute
deflector (b) upward for shipment. If the
shipping brace (a) is present, it must be
removed before operating the tractor.
Holding the chute deflector (b) fully upward,
remove the shipping brace (a). Lower the
chute deflector (b) and discard the shipping
brace (a). See Figure 2-3.
(a)
(b)
Figure 2-3
WARNING!
The shipping brace (a) is
used for packaging purposes only, it
must be removed and discarded
before operating your tractor.
WARNING!
The cutting deck is
capable of throwing objects. Failure
to operate the tractor without the
chute deflector in the proper
operating position could result in
serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Attaching the Steering Wheel
1.
If the steering wheel (a) for your tractor
did not come attached, the hardware for
attaching it has been packed within the
steering wheel (a), beneath the steering
wheel cap (b). Carefully pry OFF the steering
wheel cap (b) and remove the cupped
washer (c) and hex bolt (d).
(d)
(b)
(a)
(e)
(c)
Figure 2-4
2.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing
straight forward, place the steering wheel (a)
over the steering shaft (e).
3.
Place the cupped washer (c) -- cupped side
down -- over the steering wheel (a) and
secure with the hex bolt (d). See Figure 2-4.
4.
Place the steering wheel cap (b) over the
center of the steering wheel (a) and push
downward until it “clicks” into place.
Attaching the Seat
If the seat for your tractor was not attached at the
factory, refer to the following steps.
NOTE:
For shipping reasons, seats are either
fastened to the tractor seat’s pivot bracket with
a cable tie, or mounted backward to the pivot
bracket. In either case, remove the seat from its
shipping position.
1.
Remove the seat adjustment knob (a) from
the bottom of the seat (b). See Figure 2-5.
(a)
(b)
(c)
Figure 2-5
2.
Align the seat (b) over the seat pivot bracket (c)
as shown in Figure 2-5 and fit the seat (b) onto
the seat pivot bracket (c) inserting the two tabs
on the seat (b) bottom into the slots on the seat
pivot bracket (c).