ASSEMBLY
VERTICAL ADJUSTMENT
•Slightly loosen the nuts securing the vertical adjustment brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep their position, but allow them to be moved.
•Move the brackets the amount up or down you wish the bag assembly to move. Retighten the nuts securely.
•Reinstall the bagger assembly and check the bagger to fender fit. If necessary, repeat the procedure until proper fit is attained.
6MM (1/4") - 9MM (3/8")
TOP SURFACES
EVEN
HORIZONTAL
ADJUSTMENT
BRACKET
VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT 
BRACKET
02329
Fig. 11
SEE SPEC SHEET IF EQUIPPED
TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER PLUG (See Fig. 12)
•Remove spring retainer and pin from handle.
•Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter "A" on both the plug and handle are on the same side and that they can both be seen from the top when laying on the ground.
•Secure with pin and retainer spring provided. For installation see "To Convert Mower" in Section 5 of this manual.
HANDLE
RETAINER
SPRING
PIN | A |
A
PLUG 
0 2 2 1 4
Fig. 12
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.
•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly 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 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 operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
✓CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, 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 completed.
✓No remaianing loose parts in carton.
✓Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
✓Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
✓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 freewheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
✓Engine oil is at proper level.
✓Fuel tank is filled 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.
✓It is important to purge the transmission before op- erating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in the Operation section of this manual).
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