12 Section 3— ASSembly & Set-Up
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever 
up. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position; 
then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into 
position before operating the tractor. See Figure 3-10.
Figure 3-10
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 3-11.
Figure 3-11
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 
3-11.
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 Service section your Operator’s Manual prior to 
operating the tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Equal tire pressure should be 
maintained at all times. Refer to the tire sidewall for 
proper pressure. 
The tires on your tractor may be over-inflated for shipping 
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor. 
Check the sidewall of tire for maximum p.s.i.
NOTE: Equal tire pressure is critical for level cutting deck 
performance.