7
ASSEMBLY
FIG. 2
02180
TERMINAL
ACCESS
DOOR
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE
(RED)CABLE
NEGATIVE
(BLACK)CABLE
KEPS NUT
DISCARD
TERMINAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
FIG. 3
NOTE:
You may now roll or drive your tractor off the skid.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the
tractor from the skid.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Op er a tion section for location and function
of con trols)
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by depressing brake ped al.
• Place freewheel control in free
wheel ing po
si tion to
dis en gage transmission (See “TO TRANSPORT” in
the Operation section of this manual).
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO DRIVE TRAC
TOR OFF SKID (See Op-
er a tion section for location and function of
con trols)
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.
• Be sure all the above assembly steps have been com-
pleted.
• Check engine oil level and fi ll fuel tank with gasoline.
• Place freewheel control in "trans
mis sion engaged"
po si tion (see "TO TRANSPORT" in Operation section
of this manual).
• Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal
and set the parking brake.
• Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever
to its highest position.
• Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle
control to idle position.
• Release parking brake.
• Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor
off skid.
• Apply brake to stop tractor and set parking brake.
• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the in struc tions that follow.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 4)
The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck
in proper position when operating mower. Be sure they
are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per for -
mance.
• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be
sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
As sem ble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder bolts,
3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.
• For ease of mower to tractor assembly, raise gauge
wheels to highest position and retain with clevis pins
and spring retainers.
• Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower. See “TO
ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS” in the Operation sec tion
of this manual.
•
Inspection for corrosion.
•
Testing battery.
•
Jumping (if required).
•
Periodic charging.
02616
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
FLAT WASHER
LOCK
WASHER
02617
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER BOLTS
SEAT
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and fl at washer
se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for
as sem bly of seat to tractor.
• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
• Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are
positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.
• Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots
and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
• Pivot seat and pan forward and as
sem ble adjust-
ment bolt, lockwasher and fl at washer loosely. Do not
tight en.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached
which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the
way down.
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
