Troy-Bilt 13A-344-563 - Manual (Page 8)

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SECTION 3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOUR RIDER MOWER
• Remove all screws and staples from crate.
• Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top of
the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures.
• Remove and discard plastic bag covering the unit.
• Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of
the crate. Repeat for the front.
• Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of
the crate’s way.
Loose Parts
• Remove loose parts from the grass catcher ,
literature bag and/or the crate very carefully. Refer
to Figure 1.
1. Mulching plug & side-discharge chute
2. Oil drain sleeve
3. Bumper (optional)
4. Hitch Plate (optional)
5. Ignition keys (not shown)
6. Operator’s manual (not shown)
Figure 1
NOTE: Reference to RIGHT or LEFT side of the tractor
in this manual is observed from operator’s position.
Attaching Battery Cables
The battery is located under the hood assembly above
the left rear wheel. Refer to Figure 3 .
• To access the battery, lift the hood assembly from
the left side of the hood only. Stand on the right side
of the unit and pivot the hood assembly towards
you until fully opened. See Figure 2 .
CAUTION: Do not lift the hood assembly by the two
vent openings located behind the seat.
• Remove both wing nuts securing the battery and
cover to the battery hold-down rods. See Figure 3 .
• Slide the battery cover towards the rear to access
the front (negative) terminal.
• Remove the screw and nut from the negative
terminal with a wrench.
• Attach the black battery cable to this negative
terminal on the battery and tighten securely. See
Figure 3 .
WARNING: Be careful not to contact any
adjacent metal part or short across posts.
• Move the battery cover to its original position. Make
sure to tuck away the battery cables completely
under the battery cover. Check to ensure that the
cables pass easily through the slots in the cover.
Figure 2
• Reinstall wing nut on the front battery hold-down
rod and tighten.
• Place your right hand on the left side of the seat and
slowly lower the hood assembly until it is fully closed.
WARNING: Keep battery cables away from
the engine exhaust system.
CAUTION: Do not place your hand around the bottom
edge of the hood assembly; it may get pinched between
the hood assembly and grass catcher or the frame rail.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
Figure 3
Attaching Side-Discharge Chute
Your riding mower is shipped to you with the grass
catcher fully assembled on the unit. A side-discharge
chute and a mulching plug are included as loose parts.
Follow the instructions below to attach the side-
discharge chute.
Side-Discharge
Chute
Bumper
Oil Drain
Sleeve
Mulching
Plug
Hitch Plate
Vent
Opening
Hood Assembly
Cable
Cover
Screw Hold-Down
Rod
Wing Nut