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Contents of Crate
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One Lawn Tractor
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One Deck Wash Hose Coupler
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One Operator’s Manual
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One Engine Operator’s Manual
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Two Hex Screws and Flat Washers
Tractor Preparation
1.
Remove the upper crating material from the shipping pallet,
and cut any bands or tie straps securing the tractor to the
pallet.
2.
If the deck is not in the highest mowing position (pulled all
the way back), use the deck lift handle to raise the deck to its
highest position. Refer to the Controls & Features section for
instructions on raising and lowering the deck.
3.
Disengage the parking brake.
4.
Engage the transmission bypass rods on each side of the
tractor; then carefully roll the tractor off the shipping pallet.
The transmission bypass rods (one for each the RH and LH
transmission) are located on the rear of the tractor, just
inside each rear wheel. Engage the bypass rods by pulling
each one out and to the right then letting it return to lock it
into place. See Figure 3-1.
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Figure 3-1
5.
Disengage the bypass rods after rolling the tractor off the
pallet. See Figure 3-1.
6.
Remove the deck wash system nozzle adapter from the
manual bag and store for future use.
Steering Wheel Column
The steering wheel column is tilted all the way back for shipping.
1.
Place the steering column in one of the two positions and
secure in place with the hex screws and flat washers packed
seperately. See Figure 3-2.
Hex Screw
Flat Washer
Figure 3-2
Steering Wheel
1.
Remove the hardware for attaching the steering wheel
from beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the
steering wheel cover to remove the hardware.
2.
With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward,
place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.