ASSEMBLY Assembly Charge and Connect Battery Check Tire Pressure c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode: c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive separation of tire and rim parts is possible when they are serviced incorrectly: Do not smoke near battery. Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Wear eye protection and gloves. Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Remove negative cable first when disconnecting. Do not weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly.
Heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in an explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. Install negative cable last when connecting. 1. Remove and discard the red positive (+) protective cap from the positive (+) battery terminal. Do not stand in front or over the tire assembly when inflating. Use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side. 2. Charge the battery. Battery is fully charged at 12.6 volts. 1. Check tires for damage. 2. Check tire pressure with an accurate gauge. B 3. Check that tires have equal air pressure. Add or remove air, if necessary. A MX7686 3. Connect positive (+) battery cable (A) to battery. 4.
Connect negative (–) battery cable (B). 5. Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to terminal to help prevent corrosion. 6. Slide red cover over positive battery cable. Adjust Mower Level Adjust mower level. (See Adjusting Mower Level in the OPERATING section.) Check Machine Safety System Perform safety system check to make sure the electronic safety interlock circuit is functioning properly. Perform all Assembly - 58 Tire Size Pressure Front: Models 1742 and 17.542 • 15 x 6.00 - 6 Models 2048 and 2548 • 16 x 6.5 - 8 97 kPa (14 psi) 97 kPa (14 psi) Rear: Models 1742 and 17.542 • 20 x 8.0 - 8 Models 2048 and 2548 • 22 x 9.5 - 12 69 kPa (10 psi) 69 kPa (10 psi)