Cub Cadet RZT42 Operator's Manual page 10

Position Drive Control levers
The drive control levers of the tractor are lowered for shipping
purposes. The flange lock nuts, hex screws, and flat washers that
normally secure the control levers in their operating position
are unfastened and installed in the slotted holes of the control
levers for shipment. The control levers must be repositioned to
operate the tractor. To reposition the control levers for operation,
proceed as follows:
1. Remove the hex screw, flat washer, and flange lock nut
from the slot of one of the drive control levers.
2. Lift and swing that control lever upward until the slotted
hole in the lever bracket aligns with one of the holes in the
pivot bracket. See Figure 3-4.
Control Lever
Slotted Hole
Hex Screw
Washer
3. Slide the flat washer onto the hex screw. From the outside,
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 Figure 3-4.
4. Note the relative position of the control lever to the pivot
bracket, then repeat the previous steps to reposition the
other control lever in approximately the same position.
5. Refer to "Adjusting the Drive Control Levers" in the
Maintenance & Adjustments section for instructions on the
final adjustment of the levers.
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Flange
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Lift Control
Lever Upward
Pivot
Bracket
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Connecting the Battery Cables
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. (–).
1. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the positive
battery terminal and attach the red cable to the positive
battery terminal (+) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure
3-5.
2. Remove the plastic cover, if present, from the negative
battery terminal and attach the black cable to the negative
battery terminal (–) with the bolt and hex nut. See Figure
3-5.
Figure 3-5
3. Position the red rubber boot over the positive battery
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.