Use and Care Manual

8 Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up

Note: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).

The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).

1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the

positive battery terminal and attach the red

cable to the positive battery terminal (+) with

the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-9.

(b)

(a)

(c)

Figure 2-9

2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the

negative battery terminal and attach the black

cable to the negative battery terminal (–) with

the bolt (a) and hex nut (b). See Figure 2-9.

3. Position the red rubber boot (c) over the

positive battery terminal to help protect it

from corrosion.

Note: If the battery is put into service after

the date shown on top/side of battery, charge

the battery as instructed in the Product Care

section prior to operating the tractor.

Adjusting the Seat

To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold

the seat adjustment lever. 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 2-10.

Figure 2-10

Fuel Fill-Up

Using a good grade of unleaded regular gasoline,

fill the tank (beside the engine on the left side of

the mower). When the fuel tank reaches one inch

from the top of the tank, stop, DO NOT OVERFILL.

Space must be left for expansion.

Notes