ASSEMBLY
•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.
•Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.
•Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
•Start the engine.After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.
•Release parking brake.
•Slowly move the motion control lever forward 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 "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Fig. 5) (If previously removed)
•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.
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
DEFLECTOR | MULCHER |
SHIELD | PLATE |
LATCH
HOOKS
FIG. 5
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 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.
✓CHECKLIST
BEFOREYOU OPERATE AND ENJOYYOUR NEW TRAC- TOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROMTHIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓All assembly instructions have been completed.
✓No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
✓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 oper- ating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start- ing and transmission purging instructions (See “TO START ENGINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
8the Operation section of this manual).