INSTALLMULCHERPLATE(Ifpreviouslyremoved)1. Raiseandholddeflectorshieldinuprightposition.2. Placefrontofmulcharplateoverfrontofmowerdeckopeningandslideintoplace,asshown,3, Hookfrontlatchintoholeonfrontofmowerdeck.4, Hookrearlatchintoholeonbackofmowerdeck.
ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector
shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching mulcher plate and allow it
to rest on plate while in operation.
Muldher
Deflector_ Plate
Shield
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR
DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in
a safe piece. Your mower is now ready for
discharging or installation of optional
grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is notnecessary tochange
blades. The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also,
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overlnflated
atthe factory for shipping purposes.
Correcttire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
shouldbe properly leveled. Sea "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF
ALL B ELTS
See the figures that are shown for
replacing motion and mower blade drive
belts in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof 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
properlyadjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE"in the Service and Adjustments
sectionof this manual.

•#CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY
YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO
ASSURE THATYOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION
FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVlEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
/Allassembly instructions have been
completed.
,/NO remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
/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/front-to-rear for best cutting
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
they are routed properly around pulleys
and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. Sea that all connections
are still secure and wires are properly
clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR
TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A'I-I'ENTION TO
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
,/Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,
regular unleaded gasoline.
,/Become familiar with all controls - their
location and function. Operate them
before you start the engine.
/Be sure brake system is in safe
operating condition.
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