CHECKING TIRE PRESSURE
Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 12 psi on rear tires and 25
psi on front tires. Equal tire pressure should be maintained at all times.
Inflation Pressure
Rear Tires — 10-12 psi max
Front Tires — 20-25 psi max
The tires on your mower may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire
pressure before operating the mower. Recommended operating tire pressure is 10-12
psi on rear tires and 20-25 psi on front tires.
LUBRICATION & GREASE POINTS
Before operating the mower, refer to the Product Care section of this manual to check
the lubrication and grease points. Grease and lubricate if necessary.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES
When attaching battery cables, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to
the 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:
SD Models
1. Using the lever on the back of the seat frame, lift up on the lever and tilt the seat
forward locking it in place with the seat prop. Remove the bolts and nuts from the
manual bag.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. (+) (a). The negative battery
terminal is marked NEG. (–) (b) (Figure 20).
e
b
NOTE: If the positive battery cable (c) is already attached, skip ahead to Step 4
(Figure 20).
WARNING
CAUTION
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c
d
a
f
g
Figure 20
SET-UP
2. Slide the red boot (d) from the positive battery terminal (a) and attach the red
cable (c), with the vertical mount bolt (e) (Figure 20).
3. Position the red boot (d) over the positive battery terminal (a) to insulate it and
help protect it from corrosion (Figure 20).
4. Slide the black boot (g) from the negative battery terminal (b) and attach the
black cable (f) to the negative battery terminal (b) with the vertical mount bolt (e)
(Figure 20).
5. Position the black boot (g) over the negative battery terminal (b) to insulate it and
help protect it from corrosion (Figure 20).
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of battery,
charge the battery prior to operating the machine.
SDL Models
1. Using the lever on either side of the back of the seat, lift up on the lever and tilt
the seat forward locking it in place with the seat prop. Remove the bolts and nuts
from the manual bag.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. (+) (a). The negative battery
terminal is marked NEG. (–) (b) (Figure 21).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable (c) is already attached, skip ahead to Step 4
(Figure 21).
2. Slide the red boot (d) from the positive battery terminal (a) and attach the red
cable (c), with the vertical mount bolt (e) (Figure 21).
3. Position the red boot (d) over the positive battery terminal (a) to insulate it and
help protect it from corrosion (Figure 21).
4. Slide the black boot (g) from the negative battery terminal (b) and attach the
black cable (f) to the negative battery terminal (b) with the vertical mount bolt (e)
(Figure 21).
5. Position the black boot (g) over the negative battery terminal (b) to insulate it and
help protect it from corrosion (Figure 21).
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown on top/side of
battery, charge the battery prior to operating the machine.
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c
e
a
f
g
b
Figure 21
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