NOTICE: Do not tighten hardware before reviewing ADJUSTING STEERING LEVERS on page 23. If no adjustment is desired tighten hardware.

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

Check Engine Oil Level

Refer to Engine Manual.

Level Mower Deck

See LEVELING AND ADJUSTING PITCH OF MOWER DECK on page 20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Steering Lever

3. Steering Lever

2.

Steering Pivot

 

Hardware

 

Arm

 

 

 

 

Figure 3

Place Discharge Chute in Operating Position
Fill Fuel Tank

Fill fuel tank. DO NOT OVERFILL! See FILLING FUEL TANK on page 15.

Adjust Seat

See Adjusting Seat on page 14.

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 12.

Check function of all controls

See Operation on page 12.

WARNING: Do not operate

 

Check Tire Pressure

mower unless the discharge chute

 

 

 

CAUTION: Avoid injury! Explosive

is in the operating position.

 

 

separation of tire and rim parts is

 

 

possible when they are serviced

Prior to operating the unit, remove the

 

incorrectly:

 

• Do not attempt to mount a

discharge chute from the transport position

 

tire without the proper

and place the discharge chute in the

 

equipment and experience

operating position (figure 4).

 

to perform the job.

 

 

• Do not inflate the tires above

Transport Position

 

the recommended pressure.

 

 

• Do not weld or heat a wheel

 

 

and tire assembly. Heat can

 

 

cause an increase in air

 

 

pressure resulting in an

 

 

explosion. Welding can

 

 

structurally weaken or

 

 

deform the wheel.

 

 

• Do not stand in front or over

 

 

the tire assembly when

 

 

inflating. Use a clip-on chuck

 

 

and extension hose long

 

 

enough to allow you to stand

 

 

to one side.

Operating Position

 

 

 

See Specifications on page 31.

 

 

Figure 4

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