Jl HOW TO SET UP ",/'OUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolt, ....... ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,, CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan+ Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll Wash hands or clothing immediately if o Assemble adjustment bolt, iockwasherand flatwasher loosely,. Do not tighten+ Tighten'shoulder bolt securely+ ° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. & acciden_Uyin contact with battew 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. 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. Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is sufficientfor normat use+However, periodicchargingofthe battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag. Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely. SEATPAN ° Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfill. Allow battery to stand and 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 tevei is reached+ SHOULDER \_\ BOLT While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery is being charged, continue with assembly of tractor+ IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY, IT tS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE. ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCK WASHER Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for1 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+ FIG. 3 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tiresonyour tractor were ovednflated at the factory for + shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance. . Install the vent caps to cover the vent wells+ Wash the top of the batter] with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry+ ° Check battery case for' leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in harldUng+ Dispose of excess battery acid. Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gal!on plastic container.
Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming, Follow instructions on how to install battery. 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 'q'O 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 correctly CUT AWAY VIEW BATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL 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 of this manual., RG. 2 8