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ASSEMBLY
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 side of 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 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 correctly.
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.
TO INSTALL BAGGER SPRING LATCH
(See Fig. 11 and 12)
The bagger spring latches are located on the back plate (1),
one in each of the bottom corners.
• Before installing, tractor engine must be shut off and
parking brake engaged.
• Install each bagger spring latch with the loop end (2)
down and facing towards the bagger assembly.
• Place the mounting bolt (3) through the curved end of
the bagger spring latch, through the back plate, and
secure with nut (4) as shown. Tighten firmly.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
• The bottom of the bagger assembly should contact the
loop end so that it is held securely when closed.
TO ADJUST BAGGER FULL LEVER/PADDLE
(See Fig 13)
• Before adjusting, tractor engine must be shut off and
parking brake engaged.
• For the heaviest/wet grasses, remove paddle (3).
• For lighter grasses use the paddle (3) on setting “1”,
“2”, or “3” (“3” being for the lightest or dry grass).
• Choose your setting and rotate the bagger paddle (3)
so that the desired number (setting) faces you.
• Setting may be changed by loosening fasteners (4 and
5), removing/rotating paddle (3), and tightening again.
3
3
1
2
4
5
Fig. 13
2
1
3
4
NOTE:
If the bagger assembly height is adjusted, it may
be necessary to adjust the bagger spring latch. To adjust,
remove the nut (4) and move the bagger spring latch to the
appropriate hole in the backplate (1), ensuring the bagger
assembly will be securely closed. Retighten nut securely.
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