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9
ASSEMBLY
4. When the tabs are installed in the deck, slide the chute deflector toward
the rear of the riding mower until the bolt hole in the chute deflector aligns
with the hole in the deck. See Figure 6.
5. Secure the chute deflector in place with the flange lock nut and hex screw
removed in step 2. Tighten to 102-124 in-lbs. See Figure 6.
6. On models with a 50” deck the chute is shipped attached and with a stop
bracket holding the chute upright. The stop brackets must be removed prior
to operating the riding mower.
7. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove the shipping brace. Lower
the chute deflector and discard the shipping brace. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Setting the Front Gauge Wheels
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away from the discharge opening of the cutting deck.
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and are not designed to
support the weight of the cutting deck.
Move the riding mower on a firm and level surface, preferably pavement, and
proceed as follows:
1. Check the tire pressure, make sure the pressure is correct and equal on all
tires.
2. Make sure the deck is level, both front-to-back and side-to-side. See
Adjustments in the Service and Maintenance section for deck leveling
information and instructions.
3. Select the height position of the cutting deck by placing the deck lift lever in
the normally desired mowing height setting.
4. Check the wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the surface below.
The deck wheels should have between ¼” and ½” clearance above the
ground. Proceed as follows to adjust the wheels:
a. Remove the lock nut securing one of the front gauge wheel shoulder
screws to the deck. Remove the gauge wheel and shoulder screw.
See Figure 8.
Lock
Nut
Front Gauge
Wheel
Shoulder
Screw
Gauge Wheel
Bracket
Index Holes
Figure 8
b. Insert the shoulder screw into the one of four index holes in the
front gauge wheel bracket that will give the gauge wheel a 1⁄4-1⁄2”
clearance with the ground.
c. Note the index hole of the just adjusted wheel, and adjust the other
front gauge wheel into the respective index hole of the other front
gauge wheel bracket.
NOTE: Refer to Adjustments in the Service and Maintenance section of this
manual for more detailed instructions regarding various deck adjustments.
Connecting the Battery Cables
WARNING
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.
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