L II,,ll ASSEMBLY i iii i nu, nul ::::::::::::::::::::::::: HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt. Remove cardboard packing on seat pan, ° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt. ° Assemble adjustment bolt, lockwasherandflatwasher 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 bolt securely.
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. SEAT See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag_ SEAT PAN o Fill batten./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 level is reached. BOLT SHOULDER 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 IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE CHARGED BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO CHARGE BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY LIFE LARGE FLAT WASHER ADJUSTMENT BOLT LOCK WASHER Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for I hour. Use a 12 volt battery charger, Observe all safety precau- tions required for battery charging, FIG. 3 . Check the acid level after the battery is charged, If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.
Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance, CHECK TIRE PRESSURE ° fnstall the vent caps to cover the vent well&, Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual o Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling_ CHECK DECK LEVELNESS 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 more soda causes no more foaming.
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled, See '%0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS Follow instructions on how to install battery. - ............................. See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and CUT AWAY VIEW mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly, [ _ VENT CAP VENT WELL 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 _ ATTERY CELL ACID LEVEL FIG. 2