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ASSEMBLY
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
acc identally in contact with battery acid.
Do not smoke. Fumes from charged
battery acid are explosive.
Read the instructions included with the
battery vent caps° Always wear gloves,
clothing and goggles to protect your
hands, skin and eyes•
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Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is suffi-
cient for' no{real use. However, periodic charging of the
battery with an automotive charger' will extend its life.
• See instructions packed with vent caps. in parts bag,
'- Fill battery with acid. Fill each celt until it reaches the
Bottom o.fthe vent Wells. Do not overfill,
- Allow battery to stand a,nd settle for; at least thirty
minutes After standing, check the battery cell acid
level If below the vent wells, add more acid until the
correct Ievel is reached.
While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while
battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit.
IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR
BATTERY, IT IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE
CHARGED BEFORE USE. FA1LURE TO CHARGE
BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY
LIFE
• Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour.• Use
a 12 volt battery charger. Observe all safety precau-
tions required for battery charging.
• Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the
acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or
iron free water_.
• Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the
top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then
wipe dry.
• 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 two gallons of water in a five
gallon plastic container, Stir with a wooden or plastic
paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of
rno.re soda causes no more foaming.
• Fb.llow in'structior_s 6r_how to _'sfall ba'.ttery. : : ..:
• • BATTERY
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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_
° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..
° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll
o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.
Do not tighten.
" Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
', Lower' seat into operating position and sit on seat°
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FIG. 3
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
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 BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see
that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section o! this
manual.
FIG. 2 8
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