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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) .....
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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.
Wash hands or clothing Immediately if
_ acciden_allyin contact with batlery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive. Read the
instructions included with the battery
vent caps. Always wear gloves, cloth-
ing and goggles to protect your hands,
skin and eyes.
Your tractor has a battery charging system whichis suffi-
cient for normal user However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
= See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag,
• Fitl battery with acid. Fill each ceil until it reaches the
bottom of the vent welIs, Do not overfill,
° Altow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty
minutes_ After standing check the level of acid. If
below the vent wells, add more acid unti the correct
level is reached°
While battery isstanding (afteradding acid) andlater, while
battery Is being charged, continue withassembly oftractor.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, tT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE,, FAILURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE,,
." Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for1 hour. Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all saTetyprecau-
tions required for battery charging,
• Check the acid level after the battery is charged. Ifthe
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
ironfree water.
o Installthe vent caps to cover the vent wells, Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry.
o Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no
damage has occurred in handling.
• Dispose of excess battery acid,, Neutralize acid for
disposal by adding it to four inches of water in a five
gallon plasticcontainer, Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
more soda causes no more foaming,
o Follow instructions on how to install battery.
CUT AWAY VIEW j VENTCAP
I, _ _ L____j ]J VENTWELL
BATTERY
CELL ACID
LEVEL
FIG. 2
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolto
- Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,
o Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt,
• Assemble adjustment bolt, Iockwasher and flatwasher
toosely Do not tighten.
= Tighten shoulder bolt securely,,
. Lower seat intooperating position and sit on seat.
• Slideseat until a comfodabie position is reachedwhich
allows youto pressclutch/brake pedalallthe way down
(See Fig.,8).
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
o Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely,
SEAT
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
FLAT WASHER
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
FtG, 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tireson your tractor wereoverinflated at tha factoryfor
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed
correctiyo
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn howto operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual
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