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ASSEMBLY
NOTE
: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue
using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from
the skid.
WARNING:
Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol-
low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure the area
in front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
section for location and function of con trols)
•
Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by de press ing clutch/brake
ped al.
•
Place freewheel control in "TRANS MIS SION DIS EN-
GAGED" position. (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the
Op er a tion section of this manual.)
•
Roll tractor forward off skid.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin
fl
ated 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 prop-
erly leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
TO ADJUST THE SEAT (See Fig. 2)
•
Lift seat up and remove seat adjustment knob (A).
•
Loosen seat adjustment knob (B).
NOTE:
Do not remove seat adjustment knob (B).
NOTE:
Seat must be set until you can push the brake and
forward/reverse pedals down.
•
Move seat to necessary position, line up the hole in the
seat pan for seat adjustment knob (A) with the hole in
the seat.
•
Install and tighten seat adjustment knob (A).
•
Tighten seat adjustment knob (B).
A
B
Fig. 2
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the
fi
gures 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.
✓
CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ENSURE 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 in
fl
ated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overin
fl
ated at the factory.)
✓
Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly in
fl
ated for leveling.)
✓
Check mower and drive belts. Ensure 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, ensure 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, regular unleaded
gasoline.
✓
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
functions. Operate them before you start the engine.
✓
Ensure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓
Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse
Operation 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
fi
rst time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions. (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
the Op er a tion section of this manual.)
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