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 16.
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 16.
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 16.
Reconnect spark plug wire.
Check tire pressure on all four wheels.
REFER TO UNIT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE ON PAGE
12.
Read all operating instructions, safety instructions, and customer responsibilities
before operating this machinery.
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