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ASSEMBLY
REMOVING THE STOP BRACKET IF NECESSARY
1.  If the chute is shipped attached and with a stop bracket 
holding the chute upright, the stop brackets must be 
removed prior to operating the tractor.
2.  Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the stop 
bracket. Lower the chute deflector and discard the stop 
bracket (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Setting Deck Wheels (If equipped)
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and 
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
1.  Move the tractor to a level surface, preferably pavement.
2.  Check tire pressure, adjust, if necessary. See tire side wall for 
proper tire pressure.
3.  Make sure the deck is level side-to-side and properly pitched. 
See the Service and Maintenance section for deck leveling 
information and instructions.
4.  Place deck lift lever or knob in the desired mowing height 
position and lower deck.
5.  Check the wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the 
surface below. 
NOTE: The deck wheels should have between ¼” (6.35mm) and 
½” (12.7mm)clearance above the ground. 
6.  Remove the lock nut (a) gauge wheel (b) and shoulder screw 
(c) from the deck (Figure 10).
7.  Insert the shoulder screw into one of four index holes on deck 
wheel bracket. Allow a 1⁄4-1⁄2” (6.35-12.7 mm)clearance 
between the ground and gauge wheel.
8.  Note the index hole used on previously adjusted wheel. 
Repeat adjustment on opposite side to align both gauge 
wheels. 
NOTE: Refer to Adjusting the Deck section of this manual for 
more detail.
a
b
c
Figure 10
Checking Tire Pressure
See the tire sidewall for the proper inflation pressure. Proper 
inflation pressure should be maintained at all times.
Charging the Battery
 WARNING
California Proposition 65: Cancer and reproductive harm 
– www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material 
— HANDLE WITH CARE. Keep away from children. Do not 
puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate. Explosive 
gases could be vented during charging or discharging. 
Charge in a well ventilated area, away from sources of 
ignition.
Recharge only with the charger provided with this 
tractor. A charger that is not suitable for this tractor may 
damage the batteries or create the risk of fire.
Do not charge or operate the tractor in the rain or in wet 
conditions.
Refer to the manual packed with your battery charger for 
further information and instructions on charging the battery. 
The charging port on the tractor is located on the left side of 
the dash.
To charge the battery:
1.  Lift the charging port cover (a) (Figure 11).
2.  Insert the charging cord (b) into the charging port (c)  
(Figure 11).
3.  Plug charger power cord into wall receptacle (outlet). 
a
c
b
Figure 11