Full Product Manual

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ASSEMBLY
2. Remove the hex cap screw and nut securing the black
negative battery lead to the negative battery post (marked
NEG). Move the cable away from the negative battery post.
3. Remove the hex cap screw and nut securing the red positive
battery lead to the positive battery post (marked POS).
4. Carefully lift the battery out of the tractor.
5. Install the battery by repeating the above steps in the
reverse order.
Charging the Battery
Test and, if necessary, recharge the battery after the tractor has
been stored for a period of time.
MODELS WITH LEADACID BATTERY
• A voltmeter or load tester reading of 12.4 volts (DC) or lower
across the battery terminals indicates that the battery
needs to be charged.
• A lead-acid battery charger should be used. Recommended
charge rate is 4A/14.7V.
• If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery
until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the
charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight
(8) hours.
MODELS WITH AGM BATTERY
• An AGM battery charger should be used. Recommended
charge rate is 1.1A/14.8V.
• If your battery charger is automatic, charge the battery
until the charger indicates that charging is complete. If the
charger is not automatic, charge for no fewer than eight
(8) hours.
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, lift the seat adjustment lever
up. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired position;
then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is locked into
position before operating the tractor. See Figure 23.
Figure 23
Oil
NOTE: Your tractor is shipped with oil in the engine. However,
you MUST check the oil level before operating. See the Engine
Operator’s Manual for instructions on checking, adding and
changing oil.
CAUTION
Always check the engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual. Add oil as
necessary. Failure to do so may result in serious damage
to your engine.