Assembly Instructions16Battery Charging1. Charge the battery at 15 amps for 10 minutes.DO NOT exceed 20 amps maximum recom-mended charging rate. Charge until specificgravity is at least 1.250. Total charging timeshould not exceed one (1) hour.2. After charging the battery, adjust the electrolytelevel to the bottom of the vent wells [1/4 to 1/2 in.(6 to 13 mm) above the plates].IMPORTANT: DO NOT overfill the battery.Electrolyte will overflow through the vented capsonto parts of the machine and WILL result insevere corrosion.3. Install battery.Mower Deck AssemblyDeck Caster Wheels Installation1. Remove the bolts and washers from each deckcaster wheel.2. Install wheel on fork using bolts and washers.NOTE: Valve stem and grease zerk shouldface to the inside of machine.3. Tighten the bolts and washers.Deck Caster Wheel InstallationDeck Discharge Shield InstallationAttach the deck side discharge shield by positioningthe shield hinge lug in front of the deck mount andfastening with two 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 in. bolts, 3/8-16ESNA nuts, and 3/8 in. wave spring washers. Thewave washers fit between the two hinging surfaces.Tighten the nuts until the shield moves freely but isnot loose.Deck Discharge Shield InstallationDANGERBATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES• Charge the battery in a well-ventilatedarea, so that gases produced while charg-ing can dissipate.• Keep sparks, flames, and smoking mate-rials away from the battery at all times.• Make sure the battery cap vents are openafter the battery is filled with acid (checkmanifold vent on each cap).• Make sure the battery charger is unplug-ged before connecting or disconnectingcables to the battery.WARNINGDO NOT operate the machine without thegrass deflector chute attached and in thelowest possible position.Attach Shield