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Attaching the Battery Cables
Rubber Boot
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos. (+).
The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–).
•
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.
Retaining Rod
Setting Up
Your Lawn
Tractor
•
•
Remove the hex bolt and wing nut from the negative
cable.
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.
•
Make certain the retaining rod is in position over the
battery, securing it in place. See Figure 3-1.
Wing Nut
Hex Bolt
WARNING
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on the battery, charge the battery as instructed in
the Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor section of this manual
prior to operating the tractor.
Use extreme care
Figure 3-1
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, and
other sources of
ignition.
Gas and Oil Fill-up
The gasoline tank is located under the hood and has a
capacity of either two or three gallons. Do not overfill.
WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel
machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate Engine Operator/Owner Manual packed with
your tractor. Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with motor oil in the
engine. However, you MUST check the oil level before
operating. Be careful not to overfill.
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 incur-
ring obligation.
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Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, White Outdoor Lawn Mower Manuals |
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Language | English |
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