Check Battery

6.Lowerseat into operatingpositionand sit in seat.

7.Slideseat until a comfortableposition is reachedwhich allowsyou to press clutch/brakepedal all the way down.

8.Get off seatwithout movingits ad- justed position.

9.Raiseseat and tightenadjustment knob securely.

Seat

Bolt

Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

1.Lift hood to raised position.

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

Label

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

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

1.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.

2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

3.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4.Roll tractor forward off skid.

5.Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.

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

_WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand 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.

1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.

2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.

3.Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.

4.Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

5.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion.

6.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.

7.Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gear- shift lever to 1st gear.

8.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.

9.Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.