Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Crate
One Lawn Tractor
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One Tractor Operator’s
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Manual
One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
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One Engine Operator’s Manual
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Tractor Preparation
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet, and
cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the pallet.
Use the lift handle to raise the deck to its highest position. Locate
the valves on the hydraulic pump. Turn the valves counter-
clockwise (using a standard 7⁄16” wrench) one quarter turn to push
the unit off the crate. After pushing the mower to the desired
location, return both valves to the operating position by turning
the valve clockwise, but do not overtighten. See Fig. 3-1.
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the manual
bag and store for future use. Cut the wire tie holding the chute
deflector up and discard any packing material.
Transmission
Bypass
Valve
Figure 3-1
Install Roll Over Protective System (ROPS)
The Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) has not been installed
on your unit for shipping purposes. Using the hardware found in
the Roll Over Protective System container, install it on your unit
as follows:
Insert each of the lower section ROPS posts into the
1.
brackets welded to the main frame. See Fig. 3-2.
NOTE:
The ROPS pivot holes should be positioned toward
the rear of the tractor.
Insert the carriage bolts (
2.
1⁄2
-13 x 3.00) (two per side) from
the front toward the rear. Alternately from the rear toward
the front if access is restricted.
NOTE:
The mounting hardware is accessible from the rear
of the machine with the use of extensions. Also, access can
be gained by reaching in from the sides over the tires and
under the fuel tanks.
Three holes are provided on each side. Use the Upper hole
3.
and one of the other two remaining holes that is easily
accessible. Install the retaining nuts, but do not tighten.
ROPS Posts
Carriage
Bolts
Frame Brackets
Nut
Washer
Figure 3-2
