Under no circumstances should you sit on the seat before installing the seat springs into a
working state! A collision with the hood could occur and damage it.
b) Install the steering wheel:
Using a hammer and a suitable rod, knock out the pin (2), which is inserted in the
shaft hole (1).
The steering wheel is set it two height positions, which are set by two holes in the
steering wheel shaft. Select the optimal steering wheel position, attach it on to the
shaft (1) and turn it so that the holes in the steering wheel and the shaft align.
Reinsert the pin into the hole and knock it in using a hammer.
c) Set the folding frame to the correct position:
Using the quick coupler levers set the folding frame to the vertical position.
d) Connect the battery:
Open the storage area in the hood and loosen the bolts on the battery pole terminals.
Black wire Place on the (+) pole of the battery and secure in place with the bolt.
Brown wire Place on the (-) pole of the battery and secure in place with the bolt.
Connecting the wires in opposite to that described above will damage the machine.
When disconnecting the battery, always disconnect the negative (–) pole of the battery first.
When putting the battery into operation and when performing maintenance on it, proceed
according to the instructions in the user's manual for the battery. Also follow all safety
instructions contained therein.
Now prepare the machine for the first start up according to the following chapter.
3.4 CHECKS PRIOR TO STARTING UP
Due to the technical nature of this task the machine is put into operation by the seller of your riding
mower (according to the manufacturer's instructions).
3.4.1 CHECKING THE MOTOR OIL
The tractor must be in a horizontal position before the oil level can be checked. The cap of the filling
opening is located on the engine covers at the rear side of the machine. Screw out the oil dipstick, wipe
it dry, reinsert it and screw in. Then again screw it out and take the oil level reading.
The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick. If it is not, fill up with motor oil so that it
reaches the "FULL" mark. The motor oil type is indicated in the user's manual of the engine.
The oil level must be checked before every work session.
3.4.2 CHECKING THE BATTERY
Check the battery charge level according to the user's manual of the battery.
Oil level dipstick:
(1) - (ADD) low oil level
(2) - (FULL) maximum oil level
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