MTD 142-760 - Page 3

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
I WARNING
The tractor shall not be operated without the
entire grass catcher or chute deflector In place
when using the cutting deck.
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Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear, and
should be checked periodically. Be sure any replacement
bag complies with the mower manufacturer's recommen¬
dations.
ACTIVATING THE BATTERY
I WARNING
ELECTROLYTE IS A MIXTURE OF SULPHURIC
ACID AND WATER. AVOID CONTACT WITH
SKIN, EYES, AND CLOTHING. IF ELECTROLYTE
IS SPILLED FLUSH AREA WITH CLEAR WATER
AND NEUTRALIZE WITH SOLUTION OF WATER
AND BAKING SODA OR WATER AND AM¬
MONIA.
jcMJTION
Always add electrolyte to battery before
battery is installed in vehicle.
1. Remove vent plugs.
2. When using 6 quart or 2 quart container—place
package upright; pull tab back to edge of carton, pull
out hose; snip off end of hose. Fill each cell until
electrolyte level rises to split ring at bottom of vent well.
DO NOT OVER FILL
3. After filling cells, wait five to ten minutes and add
additional electrolyte if necessary to bring electrolyte to
proper level.
4. Replace vent caps.
5. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25-30 amps, or
for 30 minutes at 4-6 amps.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY.
Step 1. Place the battery in the tractor with the Negative
terminal towards the front of the tractor. Do not
push the battery all the way in.
Step 2. Attach the positive cable to the positive battery
terminal. The positive cable is marked (P +).
Step 3. Attach the negative cable to the negative battery
terminal. The negative cable is marked (N).
Step 4. Assemble the hold down rods and cross rods with
the flat washer and wing nut. See Figure 2.
Step 5. Place the battery hold down assembly over the
battery and slide the battery into place. See Figure
3.
Step 6. Hook the hold down rods into the battery case and
tighten finger tight.
ASSEMBLING THE THREE POINT HITCH.
FIGURE 4. THREE POINT HITCH
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