Operation Manual

13Section 3 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Install The Rear Engine Cover
 Remove the two factory installed hex screws located on
the rear engine cover mounting bracket. Retain the screws
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2. Install the rear engine cover by positioning it in place as
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into the slots provided, then rotate it backwards to align
the mounting holes.
Figure 3-10
3. Secure the cover with the two hex screws previously
removed. Do not to over-tighten.
Installing the Hitch Plate
 Remove the factory installed hitch plate mounting
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2. Position the hitch plate, packed with the loose parts, with
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two bolts and hex nuts previously removed.
Figure 3-11
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION: When attaching battery cables, always
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followed by the NEGATIVE (Black) wire.
For shipping reasons, both battery cables on your equipment
may have been left disconnected from the terminals at the
factory. To connect the battery cables, proceed as follows:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
 Remove the factory installed hex bolts and sems nuts
located on the end of the wiring harness. Retain the
hardware for later instructions.
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with one of the bolts and hex nuts,
previously removed, using a / inch wrench and socket.
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Figure 3-12
3. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
battery terminal (–) with the remaining bolt and hex nut.
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 Position the red rubber boot 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
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operating the tractor.
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