Check Motor Oil Level, Secure Wire Harness

Section 2: Assembly

9.When shift arm (X) is in neutral posi- tion, rotate shift link (P) toward end of gear select lever rod (I). Adjust length of shift link (P) as necessary to fit into hole in bottom of gear select lever (I).

NOTE: Pin (K) on Gear Select Lever (I) must be held in the neutral position detent on the shift quadrant (see Figure 2-6) while shift link (P, Figure 2-7) is adjusted.

STEP 6: Check Motor Oil Level

1.Move mower to a level area. Press and hold Operator Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-5) to move mower.

2.The mower is shipped with oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level according to the instructions pro- vided in the separate Engine Owner’s Manual included in the unit’s literature package before starting the mower.

WARNING

Do not use the mower if the wheels continue to turn after releasing the Operator Presence Control and the Wheel Drive Control.

Severe personal injury or property damage could result if this instruction is not followed.

10.Insert hooked end of shift link (P, Figure 2-7) into hole in bottom end of gear select lever (I) and secure with hairpin clip (Q).

NOTE: It may be necessary to lift gear select lever (I) to install shift link (P).

11.Remove unit from shipping crate. To remove, hold down Operator Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-5) which releases the wheel brake.

12.With unit on level ground, hold down Operator Presence Control lever (W, Figure 2-5) and push unit forward and backward. The wheels should move freely. If not, adjust length of shift link (P, Figure 2-7) as necessary.

13.Put the Gear Select Lever in neutral (N), release all of the control levers and try to push the unit forward and back- ward. The wheels should not turn. If they do turn, an adjustment is neces- sary. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UNTIL THE WHEEL BRAKE MECHANISM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AND IS WORK- ING PROPERLY. See “Wheel Brake Adjustment” in Section 5 “Maintenance.”

STEP 5: Secure Wire Harness

1.At the unattached end of the electrical wire harness, there are four wires at- tached to a large plastic connector and two wires attached to a small plastic connector. . Plug the large connector into the bottom of the ignition keyswitch that is located on the underside of the handlebar console (not pictured).

3.Use two cable ties to secure the wire harness to the right handlebar and away from any moving parts. Place the ties an equal distance apart.

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N	M
Q	Y
	X
P

Figure 2-7: Detail – Transmission Neutral Adjustment.

•Keep oil level at the FULL mark on the dipstick to avoid engine damage.

•Change oil according to schedule and instructions in Section 5 “Maintenance.”

STEP 7: Check Tire Pressure

1.Use a tire gauge to check the air pressure in the rear tires. The air pres- sure should be between 15-20 PSI (20 PSI maximum).

2.Keep both tires equally inflated to help prevent machine from pulling to one side.

STEP 8: After Assembling and

Before Using Unit

1.Read this entire Owner’s Manual for proper safety, operation and mainte- nance information.

2.Make sure spark plug wire is con-

nected to spark plug before starting unit.