11
Gauge
Wheel
Rear Mower Pins
Front Plate Assembly
Electric Clutch Pulley
De fl ec tor Shield
Front Mower Bracket
Belt Tension Rod
Disengaged Position
Locking Bracket
Flanged Pin -
Position Notch
Vertically
Double Loop
Retainer Springs
Suspension
Arms
✓
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new trac tor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist:
✓
All assembly instructions have been
com plet ed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
✓
All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
fl ated at the factory).
✓
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly infl ated
for leveling).
✓
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
✓
Check wiring. See that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
✓
Before driving tractor, be sure free wheel
control is in “transmission engaged”
position (see “TO TRANS PORT” in the
Operation section of this man u al).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important
items:
✓
Engine oil is at proper level.
✓
Fuel tank is fi lled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar unleaded gasoline.
✓
Become familiar with all controls, their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
✓
Be sure brake system is in safe operat-
ing condition.
✓
Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
✓
It is important to purge the transmission
before op er at ing your tractor for the fi rst
time. Follow proper starting and transmis-
sion purging instructions (See “TO START
EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION”
in the Op er a tion section of this manual).
CHECK MOWER LEV EL NESS
For best cutting results, mower should
be properly leveled. See “TO LEVEL
MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and
Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER PO SI TION
OF ALL BELTS
See the fi gures that are shown for re-
plac ing motion, mower drive, and mower
blade drive belts in the Service and Ad-
justments section of this manual. Verify
that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Ad just ments section of
this manual.