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INTRODUCTION
Uncrating & Assembly:
Tools Required:
• Tire pressure gauge
• Nail bar or claw hammer
• Wire snips
To remove the mower from the crate:
Dispose of top and side panels of the crate.
Remove loose parts and packing material.
Cut any banding or strapping that may be holding the mower to the crate.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place where it cannot make a connection.
Raise the mower deck to its highest position.
Disengage the parking brake by releasing the lock plates and lowering both handles down to
the “Disengaged” position.
SEE INSTRUCTION DECAL ON FLOOR PAN OR GO TO
PAGE 15.
Open the transmission bypasses by pulling up on only the inside handle located below the
right side of the seat.
SEE INSTRUCTION DECAL ON FLOOR PAN OR GO TO PAGE 15.
Carefully push the mower off the crate to a safe and level area.
Check engine oil. All engines are filled with oil and tested at the factory. Verify oil level
and add if necessary before starting engine.
SEE ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL.
Check the battery. If the battery is put into service after the “month & year” of the date
on the battery, then it may need to be charged with a 12 volt charger for a minimum of
one hour, but no more than 2 hours at a rate of 6 to 10 amps.
Close the transmission valves by releasing the lock plate and lowering the handle down to the
“Disengaged” position.
SEE INSTRUCTION DECAL ON FLOOR PAN OR GO TO PAGE 15.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Check tire pressure on all four wheels.
REFER TO UNIT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE ON PAGE
11.
Read all operating instructions, safety instructions, and customer responsibilities
before operating this machinery.
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CAUTION
Use extreme care when working on machinery.
Before performing any maintenance, turn off engine,
allow the unit to cool and remove the key. Disconnect
spark plug wire.
Set Parking Brake by pulling up on both arms until locked
into the “engaged” position.
SEE PAGE 15 FOR BRAKE
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Do not wear watch or jewelry. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes. Observe all common safety practices with tools.
