Assemble the Steering
Wheel
1. Align the steering wheel with the steering shaft, slide the
steering wheel down the shaft until into position, and
secure the steering wheel with the bolt provided to a
torque of 15-19 ft-lbs. (Fig. 4)
2. Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the
steering wheel, and push downward until it snaps into
place.
Fig. 4
Assemble the Bumper Bar
Fig. 5
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1. Position the bumper bar in the front of the tractor. (Fig. 5)
2. Install the bumper bar with the four bolts provided
(two on each side) to a torque of 15-19 ft-lbs. (Fig. 5)
Assemble the Left Deck
Anti-scalp Wheel
NOTICE: The bottom of the deck anti-scalp wheels should
be positioned approximately 1/8 in. - 1/2 in. off the ground
when the mower is at the desired cutting height. This will
minimize the chance of scalping the lawn in most
situations.
NOTICE: The left and right wheels should be set at the
same positions.
NOTICE: The right wheel has already been assembled in
the factory.
1. Secure the left anti-scalp wheel with the bolt and nut
provided to a torque of 22-26 ft-lbs. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
Assemble the Seat
1. Connect the seat to the mower base with bolts and nuts
provided to a torque of 15-19 ft-lbs. (Fig. 7)
2. Adjust the seat position to ensure you are able to fully
depress the brake pedal before operating the mower.
3. Connect the seat switch.
To move the seat:
1. Pull back on the seat adjustment lever at the left of the
seat.
2. While holding the lever, slide the seat forward or
backward to the desired position.
3. Release the lever and make sure the seat is locked in
position.
WARNING: Be sure the seat is locked into place
before operating the mower. A seat that is not secure can
cause the operator to shift and lose control of the mower
and result in possible death or serious personal injury.
Fig. 7
MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
Connect the Battery
The battery is under the operator's seat. To connect the
battery cables, proceed as follows:
1. Attach the positive cable (red) to the positive battery
terminal using the bolt and nut to a torque of 2-4
ft-lbs. (Fig. 8)
2. Attach the negative cable (black) to the negative battery
terminal using the bolt and nut to a torque of 2-4
ft-lbs. (Fig. 8)
WARNING: When attaching battery cables, always
connect the positive cable to its terminal FIRST, and then
connect the negative cable.
Incorrect connection will cause serious
damage to the battery.
Fig. 8
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