MTD 148-802-000 User Manual

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4. Hook one hold-down rod into the hole in battery
—plate beside the battery. See figure 8. Place the
black plastic battery cover in position over the hold¬
down rod. Secure with wing nut. Attach other hold¬
down rod to the other side of battery cover in the
same manner.
FIGURE 8.
'Drain
Tube
5.18 H,P. models only: Route the battery drain tube
down beside the oil drain pipe on the right side
of the. tractor. Slip the end of the drain tube into
the mounting clamp provided in hardware pack.
Secure the mounting clamp to the tractor by plac¬
ing the clamp over the hex bolt and nut which hold
the engine pulley belt guard to the frame. Secure
—in place with hex lock nut. See figure 9A.
All other models: Route the battery drain tube
down beside the oil drain pipe on the left side of
the tractor. Slip the end of the drain tube into the
mounting clamp which is attached to the left side
-of the frame as shown in figure 9B.
NOTE
The vented battery allows any gases
or liquid from the battery to be
drained onto the ground.
TIRE PRESSURE
For shipping purposes, the tires on your unit may be
over-inflated. Tire pressure should be reduced before
unit is put into operation. Recommended operating tire
pressure should be 10 p.s.i.
Check sidewall of tire for manufacturer’s maximum tire
pressure. If this information does not appear on your
tire, maximum tire pressure under any circumstances
is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained
on all tires.
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MTD 148-802-000 Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	148-802-000
Category	Tractor
Language	English