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NOTE:
You may now roll your riding mower off the skid.
Follow the ap pro pri ate instruction below to remove the
riding mower from the skid.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your riding mower were overinflated at the
factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is
important for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITON OF
MOWER DRIVE BELT
See the figure that is shown for replacing the mower
drive belt in the service and adjustment section of this
manual. Verify that the belt is routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your riding mower, check to
see that the brake is operating properly. See “TO ADJUST
BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
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Adjustment Knob
Flat Washer
CHECK BATTERY
Make sure battery is securely fastened, and that all wires
are securely connected.
• Battery is located under the seat.
• Battery has been fully charged from the factory, before
installation.
Battery
Seat
WARNING:
Before starting, read, un der stand and fol-
low all in struc tions in the Operation section of this manual.
Be sure riding mower is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure
the area in front of riding mower is clear of other people
and objects.
TO ROLL RIDING MOWER OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
section for location and function of con trols)
1. Raise deck lift lever to its highest position.
2. Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
ped al.
3. Engage freewheel control. See “TO TRANSPORT” in
the operation section of this manual.
4. Roll riding mower forward off skid.
ASSEMBLY
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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).
✓
Be sure 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. 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.
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
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 Op-
eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
