Shipping Brace Removal

WARNING: Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the ignition key, and set the parking brake before removing the ship- ping brace.

•Locate the shipping brace, if present, and accompany- ing warning tag found on the right side of the mower, between the discharge chute and the cutting deck. See Figure 3-2.

•While holding the discharge chute with your left hand, remove the shipping brace with your right hand by grasping it between your thumb and index finger and rotating it clockwise.

WARNING: The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and dis- carded before operating your riding mower.

WARNING: The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Fail- ure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.

Attaching The Steering Wheel

NOTE: There are two different styles of steering wheel cap. See Figure 3-3. Styles vary by model.

If the steering wheel for your tractor did not come attached, the hardware for attaching it has been packed within the steering wheel, beneath the steering wheel cap. Carefully pry off the steering wheel cap and remove the hardware.

1.With the wheels of the tractor pointing straight forward, place the steering wheel over the steering shaft.

2.Place the washer (with the cupped side down) over the steering shaft and secure with the hex bolt. See Figure 3-3.

3.Place the steering wheel cap over the center of the steering wheel and push downward until it “clicks” into place.

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-3

Setting Up

Your Lawn

Tractor

WARNING

Make sure the riding mower’s engine is off, remove the igni- tion key, and set the parking brake before removing the shipping brace.

The shipping brace, used for packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating your riding mower.

The mowing deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to operate the riding mower without the discharge cover in the proper operating position could result in serious personal injury and/or property damage.