7
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow
the instruction 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.
Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure 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.
Fig. 3
02615
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
WASHER
02617
SEAT
PAN
SHOULDER
BOLTS
SEAT
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.
✓
CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓
All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory.)
✓
Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling.)
✓
Check mower and drive belts. Ensure 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, ensure free wheel control is in
“transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS-
PORT” in the Operation section of this man u al).
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
✓
Engine oil is at proper level.
✓
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gas.
✓
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
✓
Ensure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓
Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
✓
It is important to purge the transmission before op er at-
ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-
ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
the Op er a tion section of this manual).
• Pivot seat and pan forward and as sem ble adjustment
knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
• 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 ad just ed position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL 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.
