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12
SET-UP
Setting the Deck Wheels
NOTE: The deck wheels are an anti-scalp feature of the deck and
are not designed to support the weight of the cutting deck.
1. Move the tractor to a level surface, preferably pavement.
2. Check the tire pressure, adjust, if necessary. See tire sidewall
for proper tire pressure.
3. Make sure the deck is level side-to-side and properly pitched.
See the Product Care section for deck leveling information
and instructions.
4. Place deck lift lever in the desired mowing height position.
5. Check the wheels for contact or excessive clearance with the
surface below.
NOTE: The deck wheels should have between 1/4-1/2 inch
(6.35-12.7 mm) clearance above the ground. Proceed as follows
to adjust the wheels:
a. Raise the deck lift handle to its highest setting.
b. Remove the front (a) and rear (b) deck wheels by
removing the flange lock nuts (c) and shoulder bolts (d)
that secure them to the deck (Figure 20).
a
b
d
c
d
c
Figure 20
c. Place the deck lift lever in the desired mowing
height setting.
d. Reinsert the shoulder bolt (with each deck wheel) into the
index hole that leaves approximately 1/2 inch (12.7 mm)
between the bottom of the wheel and the pavement.
Tighten the flange lock nut and shoulder bolt to between
25-30 ft-lbs (34-41 N-m) using a torque wrench.
BATTERY INFORMATION
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.
WARNING
Should battery acid accidentally splatter into the eyes or
onto the skin, rinse the affected area immediately with
clean cold water. Seek prompt medical attention.
If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it with clean water,
then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/water or
baking soda/water.
NEVER connect (or disconnect) battery charger clips
to the battery while the charger is turned on, as it can
cause sparks.
Keep all sources of ignition (cigarettes, matches, lighters)
away from the battery. The gas generated during
charging can be combustible.
As a further precaution, only charge the battery in a well
ventilated area.
Always shield eyes and protect skin and clothing when
working near batteries.
Batteries contain sulfuric acid and may emit explosive
gases. Use extreme caution when handling batteries.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn
if misused. Do not open, disassemble, overheat, or
incinerate the battery.
CAUTION
When attaching battery cables, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to the terminal first, followed by the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
Connecting the Battery Cables
WARNING
Always connect the positive lead to the battery before
connecting the negative lead. This will prevent sparking
or possible injury from an electrical short caused by
contacting the tractor body with tools being used to
connect the cables.
For shipping reasons the factory may leave both battery cables
disconnected from the terminals. To connect the battery cables,
proceed as follows:
NOTE: Wiring harness should lay on top of battery hold down
rod, otherwise damage to the wiring harness may result (Figure
22 on page 13).
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