function. Operate them before you start the engine. ✓ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓ Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
(Tires must be
✓ Engine oil is at proper level.
✓ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
properly inflated for leveling).
✓ 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 “transmission engaged” position (see “TO TRANS- PORT” in the Operation section of this manual).
front-to-rear for best cutting results.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop- erly 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 sec- tion 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 operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
✓CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS 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.
✓ 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 side-to-side/
Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.
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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.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.
•Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for assembly
of seat to tractor.
• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard pack-
ing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
•Place seat on seat pan so head of shoulder bolts are positioned over the large slotted holes in pan.
•Push down on seat to engage shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.
•Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. Do not tighten.
•Lower seat into operating position and sit in seat.
•Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way
down.
•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.
SEAT |
SHOULDER |
BOLTS |
SEAT |
PAN |
WASHER |
02617 |
ADJUSTMENT |
KNOB |
02615 |
Fig. 3
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position. | |
• | Releaseparkingbrakebydepressingclutch/brakepedal. | |
• | Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged" | gasoline. |
| position (See “TO TRANSPORT” in the Operation |
| section of this manual). | ✓ |
•Roll tractor forward off skid.
•Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
