Install the Rear Engine Cover (If equipped)
1. Remove the two factory-installed hex screws (a) located on
the rear engine cover (b). Retain the hex screws (a) for later
instructions. See Figure 13.
(a)
(a)
Figure 13
2. Install the rear engine cover (b) by positioning it in place as
shown in Figure 13. Tip the rear engine cover (b) forward to
fit it into the slots provided, then rotate it backwards to align
the mounting holes.
3. Secure the rear engine cover (b) with the two hex screws (a)
removed in Step 1. Do not over-tighten.
Installing the Hitch Plate
1. Slide the hitch plate (a) in between the frame (b) and the rear
cover (c) on your riding mower. See Figure 14.
(b)
(d)
Figure 14
2. When the holes in the hitch plate (a) and the frame (b) are
aligned, install the two hex screws (d) up through the frame
(b) and into the hitch plate (a). See Figure 14.
3. Securely tighten the hex screws (d).
ASSEMBLY
(b)
(c)
(a)
(d)
Installing the Bumper (If equipped)
1. Remove the two screws (a) as shown in Figure 15.
2. Position the bumper (b) over the mounting holes and secure
using the screws (a) removed in Step 1. See Figure 15.
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
When attaching battery cables, always connect the
POSITIVE (Red) wire to its 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:
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked POS. (+). The
negative battery terminal is marked NEG. (–).
24" DECK MODELS
1. Plug the red cable (a) into the positive battery terminal (b).
See Figure 16.
2. Plug the black cable (c) into the negative battery terminal (d).
See Figure 16.
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 and Maintenance section prior to operating the
riding mower.
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(b)
(a)
(a)
Figure 15
WARNING
CAUTION