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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were over in -
fl ated at the factory for shipping pur pos es.
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 FOR PROPER POSITION
OF ALL BELTS
See the fi gures that are shown for replac-
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
in the Service and Adjustments sec tion
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
routed correctly.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower hous-
ing should be properly leveled. See “TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe place. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional grass
catcher accessory.
NOTE:
It is not necessary to change
blades. The mulching blades are de signed
for discharging and bagging also.
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REPOSITION RIGHT REAR GAUGE
WHEEL
For shipping purposes, the right rear
gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside
down on the mower. Remove the gauge
wheel assembly and reinstall from the
bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels,
see the Op er a tion section in this manual.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly
adjusted. See “TO ADJUST BRAKE” in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual.
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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. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
✓
All tires are properly infl ated. (For ship-
ping purposes, the tires were overin-
fl 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, regu-
lar 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 operat-
ing condition.
✓
It is important to purge the transmission
before op er at ing your tractor for the fi rst
time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANS-
MISSION” in the Op er a tion section of
this manual).
