To Adjust Seat See Fig, Check Tire Pressure

ASSEMBLY

Push down on seat to engage pads in slots and pull seat towards rear of tractor.

•Raise seat and tighten bolt securely.

•Remove tape and discard.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. If operating position is not comfortable, adjust seat.

TO ADJUST SEAT (See Fig. 4):

Grasp adjustment handle and pull up, slide seat to desired position and release adjustment handle.

SLOT

TAPE

FLAT

WASHER

	SEAT PAN
BOLT	TAB	ADJUSTMENT
BOLT	TAB	HANDLE
		HANDLE

Fig. 4

NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

A 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 ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in disengaged position to dis- engage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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 on tires.

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 BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts inthe 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.

Vf 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 CHECKLIS_ J" All assembly instructions have been completed. J" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J" Battery is properly prepared and charged.

J" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/ front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling).

J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

J" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

J" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANS- PORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

J" Engine oil is at proper level.

J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

J" Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

J" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

J" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Op- eration System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

J" It is important to purge the transmission before operat- ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper start-

ing and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

the Operation section of this manual).