Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Set-Up
NOTE:This
Operators
Manual covers a range of product
specifications
for various
models. Characteristics
and features
discussed and/or
illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable
to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product
specifications,
designs and equipment
without
notice and
without
incurring
obligation.
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
connect
the POSITIVE (Red) wire to its terminal
first,
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. (-).
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 and hex nut. See Figure 3-1.
2_
Figure 3-1
Remove the plastic cover, if present,
from the negative
battery
terminal
and attach the black cable to the negative
battery
terminal
(-) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure
3-1.
3.
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 the
Maintenance
section your Operator's
Manual
prior to operating
the tractor.
Shipping BraceRemoval
WARNING!
Make sure the riding mower's engine
is
off, remove the ignition
key, and set the parking
brake before removing
the shipping
brace. Refer to
the Controls
and Features section
for instructions
on
how to set the parking
brake.
Locate the shipping
brace, if present, and accompanying
warning
tag found
on the right side of the mower, between
the discharge
chute and the cutting
deck. See Figure 3-2.
f
\
Figure 3-2
Place the deck lift lever in the highest
cutting
position.
Refer to Setting
the Cutting
Height in the Operation
section
of this manual.
While pushing
the discharge
chute towards
the machine
with your left hand, remove the shipping
brace with your
right hand by grasping
it between
your thumb
and index
finger and rotating
it clockwise.
WARNING!The
shipping
brace, used for
packaging
purposes
only, must be removed
and
discarded
before operating
your riding mower.
_I_
WARNING!
The mowing
deck is capable
of
throwing
objects.
Failure to operate the riding
mower without
the discharge
cover in the proper
operating
position
could result in serious personal
injury and/or
property
damage.