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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinfl ated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct 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 LEVEL 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 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 properly adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE”
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 PER-
FORMANCE 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.
ASSEMBLY
02510
ANTI-SWAY
BAR
SINGLE
LOOP
RETAINER
SPRINGS
GAUGE
WHEEL
SUSPENSION
ARMS
DOUBLE LOOP
RETAINER SPRING
FRONT
SUS PEN SION
BRACKETS
FRONT
PLATE
AS SEM BLY
CHASSIS
BRACKET
DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER
SPRING (OUTWARD POINTING
DECK PINS)
ELECTRIC
CLUTCH PULLEY
DE FLEC TOR
SHIELD
USE PLIERS FOR
RETAINER SPRINGS
LOOP UP
FRONT
MOWER
BRACKET
BELT TENSION ROD
(DISENGAGED POSITION)
LOCK BRACKET
FLANGED PIN
DOUBLE LOOP
RE TAIN ER
SPRING
FIG. 6
✓
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum
1 hour at 6 amps).
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓
All tires are properly infl ated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinfl 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 connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
✓
Before driving tractor, be sure 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 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 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 fi rst 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).
