Troy-Bilt RZT SERIES ZT42 - Manual (Page 11)

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Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside, 3.
insert the hex screw with washer through the control lever
slot and the hole of the pivot bracket. Secure with the
flange lock nut. See Fig. 3-6.
Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
4.
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
Refer to “Adjusting the Drive Control Levers” in the
5.
Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on
final adjustment of the levers.
Connecting the Battery Cables
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING !
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.
CAUTION: 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. (–).
NOTE: If the positive battery cable is already attached, skip
ahead to step 2.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive 1.
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-7.
Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative 2.
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Fig. 3-7.
Figure 3-7
Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery 3.
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date shown
on top/side of battery, charge the battery as instructed in the
Maintenance section your Operator’s Manual prior to operating
the tractor.
Adjusting the Seat
To adjust the position of the seat, pull up and hold the seat
adjustment lever. Slide the seat forward or rearward to the desired
position; then release the adjustment lever. Make sure seat is
locked into position before operating the tractor. See Fig. 3-8.
Figure 3-8