Tools Required for Assembly, Unpack Carton

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2)	7/16" wrenches	Utility knife
(1)	1/2" wrench	Tire pressure gauge
(1)	3/4" wrench	Pliers
(1)	3/4" socket w/drive ratchet
(1) 9/16" wrench		Flashlight

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TOREMOVETRACTORFROMCARTON

ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 2)

•Sit in seat.

•Lift up adjustment lever (A) and slide seat until a com- fortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Release lever to lock seat in position.

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton .

•Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and lay side panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materials.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID

TO CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 1)

•Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label is located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance section of this manual for charging instructions).

•For battery and battery cable installation see "RE- PLACING BATTERY" in the "Service and Adjustments" section in this manual.

LABEL

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal.

•Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

TO INSTALL MOWER AND BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 3 - 16)

1.SET PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND LOWER AT- TACHMENT LIFT LEVER (See Fig. 3 and 4)

•Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way down and hold.

•Pull parking brake lever up and hold, release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, then release parking brake lever. Pedal should remain in brake position. Ensure parking brake will hold tractor secure.

PARKING

BRAKE

LEVER

Fig. 3

CAUTION: Lift lever is spring loaded. Have a tight grip on lift lever, lower it slowly and en- gage in lowest position. Lift lever is located on left side of fender.