ASSEMBLY

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand the entire Safety section before proceeding.

Tools Required

•Adjustable wrench

•Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.

Unpack Unit

Remove unit and all other components from the shipping container. Engage transmission bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit from container onto a level surface. Disengage

Check Safety Interlock System

WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.

See Safety Interlock System on page 11.

Check function of all controls

See OPERATION on page 11.

transmission bypass lever.

Connect Battery

See Battery Removal and Installation on page 22 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the installation section.

Place Unit in Operating Position (figure 3):

1. Tip seat back.

NOTE: Models 915501 and 502 must use the flat washer and nut to secure the seat to the unit.

2.Secure seat to unit with clamping knob (915065, 067, 055, 057, 059) or flat washer and nut (915501, 502) (located in literature pack).

3.Install steering levers on the handlebar brackets with mounting hardware.

4.Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 23).

Check Engine Oil Level

Refer to Engine Manual.

Check Tire Pressure

See SPECIFICATIONS on page 29.

Level Mower Deck

See LEVELLING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 19.

Fill Fuel Tanks

1

4

2 3

See FILLING FUEL TANKS on page 14.

Adjust Seat

See Adjusting Seat on page 13.

5

 

 

OE0190

1.

Clamping Knob

3.

Steering Lever

 

(915065, 067,

4.

Mounting

 

055, 057, 059)

 

Hardware

 

or flat washer

5.

Handlebar

 

and nut

 

Brackets

 

(915501, 502)

 

 

2.

Seat

 

 

Figure 3

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