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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

oDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

oPlace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

oTurn ignition key "OFF" and remove key°

oMake sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

oDisconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

plug.

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TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mower will be easier to remove from the right side of tractor.

oPiace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_

=Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position_

°Roll belt off engine pulley.

oDisconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing reta!ner spring.,

=Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spnngo

=Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs,,

°Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer' springs.

. Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: tF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO iNSTALL iVIOWER (See Fig. 19)

=Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

°Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

,,Lower lift lever'to its lowest position=

. Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

CLUTCH

SUSPENSION

RETAINER ;PRING

qTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 19

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Contents Model Number 917.256543 Ownersmanual Safety Rules Lb Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On MowersSerial Number Date of Purchase Maintenance AgreementModel Undex AOOE$$OR! and Attach Ents PerformanceContents of Hardware Pack Connect Battery See Figs To Remove Tractor from CartonBefore Rolling Tractor OFF Skid Unpack CartonInstall Seat See Fig Check TiRE PressureCheck Deck Levelness Check Brake SystemChecklist Install IVlULCHER Plate See FigsTo Convert to Bagging or Discharging WeldnutfromthoOperation Ignition Light Switch Ammeter Position Know Your TractorHowto USE Your Tractor To SET Parking Brake See FigTo USE Throttle Control See Fig Stopping See FigOperation Before Starting the EngineTo Operate Mower See Fig To TransportIviulchjng iVtOWING TiPS Mowing TupsTo Start Engin = See Fig Lubrication Chart General RecommendationsBefore Each USE AS YOU CompleteTires Custom Responsibil ESTractor Lubrication EngineTransaxle Cooling Clean CustomerAIR INTAKF.JCOOLiNG AreasCleaning Engine OIL Filter See FigTo iNSTALL iVIOWER See Fig To Remove Mower See FigService AN Adjustments To Level Mower HousingTo Adjust Brake See Fig Belt InstallationTo Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt To Replace Motion Drive BeltTo Adjust Steering Wheel Alignment To Start Engine WEH a Weak Battery See FigTransaxle Shifter Linkage and AD- Justment See Figs Front Wheel TOE-IN/CAMBERAdjustments To Remove Hood and Grill AssemblyTo Replace Headlight Bulb To Replace FuseTurned in TOO Tight To Adjust Throttle Control CableTo Adjust Carburetor See Fig Cylinders Fuel SystemEngine OIL Troubleshootbng Points CorrectionTroubleshootsng Points