3
Assembly & Set-Up
Tractor Set-Up
Shipping Brace Removal
Attaching the Battery Cables
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.
NOTE: The battery may have already been installed at the
factory. If this is the case, skip this step.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
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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 Fig. 3-2.
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The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the
positive battery terminal (+) with a hex bolt and hex nut at
the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
Rubber Boot
Figure 3-
Wing Nut (or Hex Nut)
Figure 3-1
Hex Bolt
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Place the deck lift lever in the highest cutting position.
Refer to Setting the Cutting Height in the Operation
section of this manual.
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Remove the hex bolt and wing nut (or hex nut) from the
negative cable.
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.
Remove the black plastic cover, if present, from the
negative battery terminal and attach the negative cable
(heavy black wire) to the negative battery terminal (–) with
the bolt and nut.
WARNING! The shipping brace, used for packaging
purposes only, must be removed and discarded
before operating your riding mower.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Service section of this manual prior to operating the tractor.
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.
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
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