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 Positive (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Negative (–).
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 3-3.
Figure 3-3
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
3-3.
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
Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Checking Tire Pressure
WARNING! Do not overinflate tires. Check sidewall
of tires for maximum psi. Equal tire pressure should
be maintained at all times.
The tires on your tractor may be over inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the tractor.
Check sidewall of tires for maximum psi.
Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels
Move the tractor on a firm and level surface, preferably
pavement, and proceed as follows:
1. Sele ct th e height positi on of the cut ting de ck by placing the de ck
lift lever in the normally desired mowing height setting
(any of the six different cutting height notches on the right
fender).
2. Check th e gauge whe els for contac t or e xcessive clearance with
the surface below. The deck gauge wheels should have
between ¼” and ½” clearance above the ground.
If the gauge wheels have excessive clearance or contact
with the surface, adjust as follows:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front gauge wheels by removing the
lock nuts and shoulder screws which secure them to
the deck. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder screw (with each gauge wheel)
into the index hole that leaves approximately
½” between the bottom of the wheel and the
pavement.
Refer to Leveling the Deck in the Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck
adjustments.
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