9
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
cor rect ly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
9 INSTALL BELT ON ENGINE CLUTCH PULLEY (M)
(See Fig. 7 & 15)
• Disengage belt tension rod (K) from locking bracket (L).
• Install belt onto engine clutch pulley (M).
M. ENGINE
CLUTCH PULLEY
M
Fig. 15
IMPORTANT
: Check belt for proper routing in all mower
pulley grooves and under mandrel covers.
• Engage belt tension rod (K) on locking bracket (L).
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring loaded.
Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
• Raise attachment lift lever to highest position.
• If necessary, adjust gauge wheels before op er at-
ing mower as shown in the Operation section of this
manual.
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
Follow procedure described in “TO REPLACE MOWER
BLADE DRIVE BELT
” in the "Service and Adjustments"
section of this manual.
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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.
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
✓
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated 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 filled with fresh, clean, regular 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 operating condition.
✓
Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
✓
It is important to purge the transmission before op er at-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
the Op er a tion section of this manual).
ASSEMBLY
