7
Fig. 4
BOLT
FLAT
WASHER
SEAT PAN
PAD
TAPE
SLOT
TAB
ADJUSTMENT
HANDLE
NOTE:
You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the
instructions below 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. Be
sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure 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.
•
Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against
tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
• Connect switch to seat.
• Place seat on seat pan so all three (3) bottom pads
are positioned over large slotted holes in pan.
• Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull
seat towards rear of tractor.
• Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.
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 sides of 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.
• Remove tape and discard.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating
position is not comfortable, adjust seat.
TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4)
Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired
po si tion and release adjustment handle.
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.
Fig. 3
WIRING HARNESS
SEAT
SWITCH
PAD
TAPE
SEAT
PAN
SLOT
ASSEMBLY
