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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY 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:
3
All assembly instructions have been completed.
3
No remaining loose parts in carton.
3
Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1
hour at 6 amps).
3
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
3
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory).
3
Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling).
3
Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
3
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
3
Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in
drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT
ITEMS:
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Engine oil is at proper level.
3
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
3
Become familiar with all controls - their location and
function. Operate them before you start the engine.
3
Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
3
It is important to purge the transmission before operating
your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and
transmission purging instructions (See “TO START
ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Opera-
tion section of this manual).
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for
shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for
best cutting performance.
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Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in “PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS” 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 figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
section 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.
ASSEMBLY
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