ASSEMBLY
•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
•Start the engine. After engine has staded, move throttle control to idle position.
•Release parking brake.
•Slowly move the motion contmlleverforward and slowly drive tractor off skid.
•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place motion control lever in neutral position.
•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.
Continue with the instructionsthat follow.
INSTALL MULCHEFI PLATE
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•Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
•Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown,
•Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
•Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.
DEFLECTOR | MULCHER |
SHIELD | PLATE |
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 5
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower isnow ready for discharging or installation ofoptional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The muicher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
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 in =PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" 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
Afteryou learn howto operate yourtractor, checktoseethat the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
,/CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERA TEAND ENJO Y YOUR NEW TRAC
TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THI BEST PERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM 7741.
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
/All assembly instructions have been completed.
,/ | No remaining loose parts in carton. |
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,/ | Batteryisproperiypreparedandcharged. | (Minimurr |
| hour at 6 amps). |
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,/ | Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely | |
/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purpose the tires were overinflated at the factory).
,/ Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled
4" Checkmoweranddrivebelts. Besuretheyareroute properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/ Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secur_ and wires are properly clamped.
,,I Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION 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 operating
your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See =TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" inthe Opera- tion section of this manual).
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe Service
and Adjustments section of this manual. | 8 |
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