Assembly Instructions
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Battery Installation
IMPORTANT: Make sure battery is securely mount
ed in the frame. A loose battery may cause damage
to the case resulting in acid leakage and severe
damage to the machine. A hazard may be created
by damage to critical working parts and safety sys
tems.
Install the battery in the mower as shown in Battery
Installation photo. Connect the positive (+) rst and
then the negative () cable to the proper battery ter
minal [red cable and boot connects to the Posi-
tive (+) terminal]. Slide the rubber boot up and over
the battery post, making sure it covers the post com
pletely to prevent an electrical short.
WARNING
Make sure the battery cap vents are open.
Improper venting of the battery COULD
cause a battery explosion.
(+) Battery Cable
Connection
Battery Clamp
Secured by
Wing Nut(s)
Battery Installation
Mower Deck Assembly
Deck Caster Wheels Installation
1. Remove the bolts and washers from each deck
caster wheel.
2. Install wheel on fork using bolts and washers.
3. Tighten the bolts and washers.
4. Grease caster wheel bearings and caster wheel
pivot bearings (one tting for each pivot).
Deck Caster Wheel Installation
Deck Discharge Deector Shield Installation (DS60)
Attach the side discharge deector shield using two
(2) 3/816 x 11/4 in. bolts, 3/816 ESNA nuts, and
3/8 in. wave spring washers. The wave washers t
between the two hinging surfaces. Tighten the nuts
until the shield moves freely but is not loose.
WARNING
DO NOT operate the machine without the
grass deector shield attached and in the
lowest possible position.
Attach Shield
Deck Discharge Shield Installation