ASSEMBLY
CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)
CAUTION: 0o not short battery termi-
nals. Before connecting battery, re,,
move metat bracelets; wristwatch
bands, rings, etc.
Positive terminal must be connected
first to prevent sparking from acc!den-
ta_grounding.
o Lift hood to raised position.
* Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec*
tive caps and discard,
if this battery is put into service after month and year
indicated on label (label located between terminals)
charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
= First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery
terminal wittl hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex
nut as shown. Tighten securely.
o Connect BLACK grou,_,dingcable to negative (-) battery
terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock
washer and hex nut° Tighten securely.
o Close termhai access doors.
Use terminal access doers for:
Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard*
ware).
o Inspec'_on for corrosion.
, Testing battery.
o Jumping (if required).
Periodic charging.
LOCK FLAT
HEY, NUT WASHER WASHER
D!ISOARD TtSR!P_NAL '\\ / HEX
PROTECTIVE CAPS k BOLT
_
POSITIVE
(RED)
CABLE
NEGATWE
(BLACK)
CABLE
iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig.3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
e)
Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,
o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely,
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
/
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FLAT
WASHER
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CHECK TiRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEiVI
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properfy adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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