You may now roll your tractor
off
the crate.
Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove
the tractor from the crate.
Before starting, read, understand and
follow all instructions in the Operation section of this
manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be
sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people
and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and
function of controls)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
• Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
• Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged
position" (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation
section of this manual).
•
Roll tractor forward off crate.
•
Remove banding holding the deflector shield up
against tractor.
CHECK TYRE PRESSURE
The tyres on your tractor were ove
rinfla
ted at the
factory for shipping purposes. Correct tyre pressures
are important for best cutting performance.
Reduce tyre pressures to PSI shown on tyres.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower deck should be
properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER DECK" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
Check for proper position of all belts. See the
figur
es
that are shown for replacing motion and mower
blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual. V
erify 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.
CHECKLIST
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
All assembly instructions have been completed.
No remaining loose parts in carton.
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened
securely.
All tyres are properly in
fl
ated. (For shipping
purposes, the tyres were overin
fl
ated at the
factory).
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-
side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tyres
must be properly in
fl
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 connections are still
secure and wires are properly clamped.
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" position
(see "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section
of this manual).
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 function. Operate them before you start
the engine.
Be sure brake system is in safe operating
condition.
Be sure 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 operating your tractor for the
fi
rst
time. Follow proper starting and transmission
purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE”
and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation
section of this manual).
