Setup Instructions

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3. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the Upper line (Fig. 5) on the battery case.
4. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
5. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6
hours at 4 to 6 amps (Fig. 6). Do not overcharge the
battery.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Warning
6. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire
7. Install the battery and battery box in the tractor and
connect the battery cables; refer to the Operator’s
Manual, Installing the Battery.
Checking the Oil Level
The tractor is shipped from the factory with oil in the
engine crankcase; however, it may be necessary to add oil.
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Engine Oil Specifications,
for oil type, viscosity, and crankcase capacity. Add only
enough oil to raise the level to the Full mark on the
dipstick.
Lubricating the Tractor
Make sure all of the necessary points on the tractor are
lubricated; refer to Greasing and Lubrication in the
Operator’s Manual.
Checking the Safety System
Refer to the Operator’s Manual, Testing the Safety System.
Purging the Hydro Transaxle
During shipping and handling air can be introduced into the
hydro transaxle. To achieve proper performance, all trapped
air must be removed.
1. Place the tractor on a flat, level surface.
2. Place the drive control in the Push position (Fig. 7).
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Figure 7
1. Operate position 2. Push position
3. Run the engine at a low idle and move the traction
control pedal forward for five seconds then reverse for
five seconds. Repeat three times.
4. Place the drive control in the Operate position (Fig. 7).
Drive the tractor forward then reverse approximately
five feet. Repeat three times.