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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-
rect tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
“PRODUCT SPEC I FI CA TIONS” section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See “TO LEV-
EL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the fi gures that are shown for replac-
ing 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 trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
plate and mower bracket.
8. Go to right hand side of mower and
insert pin and retainer spring in the
same manner.
9. CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect
right hand side fi rst. Pull out and hold
the spring loaded pin, align hole in
suspension arm and release pin. Be
sure pin returns to fully seated position
and is attached to the suspension arm.
10. Go to left side of mower and connect
rear pin in the same manner.
11. Disengage belt tension rod.
12. From right side of tractor, install belt
onto engine clutch pulley.
IMPORTANT:
Check belt for proper rout-
ing in all mower pulley grooves.
13. Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket.
CAUTION:
Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-
gage slowly.
14. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
15. Adjust gauge wheels before op er at ing
mower as shown in the Operation sec-
tion of this manual.
✓
CHECKLIST
Before you operate your new trac tor, we
wish to assure that you receive the best
per for mance and sat is fac tion from this
Quality Prod uct.
Please review the following checklist:
✓
All assembly instructions have been
completed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
✓
All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
fl ated at the factory).
✓
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly infl ated
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 con nec tions
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
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, regu-
lar 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 operat-
ing condition.
✓
Be sure Operator Presence System
and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera-
tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
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