3
.
Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the
outside, insert the hex screw w/washer through the
control lever slot and the hole of the pivot bracket.
Secure with the flange lock nut. See Figure 3-3.
Remove Mulch Plug (IF EQUIPPED)
Some models are equipped with a mulching plug. For
shipping purposes, the chute deflector is propped up and
the mulching plug is installed in the mower deck.
Flange Lock Nut
Control Lever
Lift and hold the chute deflector upward and remove the
wing nut and carriage bolt securing the mulching plug to
the deck. Withdraw the plug from the discharge opening
of the deck and lower the chute deflector. Refer to Figure
3-4.
Lift control
lever upward
Lower Deck Discharge Chute Deflector
Flat Washer
Hex Screw
WARNING!: Never operate the mower deck
without the chute deflector installed and in the
down position.
Pivot
Bracket
Slotted
Hole
Check the mower deck for a shipping brace (w/tag) that
holds the chute deflector upward for shipment. If a brace
is present, it must be removed before operating the
tractor. Holding the chute deflector fully upward, remove
the shipping by grasping it and rotating it clockwise.
Lower the chute deflector. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-3
4
5
.
.
Note the relative position of the control lever to
the pivot bracket, then repeat the previous steps to
reposition the other control lever in approximately the
same position.
CARRIAGE
CHUTE
Refer to “Adjusting Drive Control Levers” in Maintenance
Adjustments for instructions on final adjustment of
BOLT
DEFLECTOR
&
the levers.
Connect the Battery
WARNING!: Battery posts, terminals and
CHUTE
STOP
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
MULCHING
PLUG
The tractor is shipped with an activated sealed battery,
with the positive battery cable factory connected. The
negative cable must be connected.
WINGNUT
NOTE: Make sure the ignition switch is in the “OFF” position
before attaching the battery cable.
Figure 3-4
1
.
Pull the protective cap (if present) off the negative
terminal of the battery, and remove the hex cap screw
and nut from the free end of the negative battery
cable.
2
.
Connect the negative battery cable (heavy black) to
negative terminal (NEG) of the battery using the hex
cap screw and nut. Slide the black terminal cover over
the negative terminal of the battery.
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