ASSE LY
Open battery box door for:
oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware).
mnspection for corrosion.
,,Testing battery. Jumping (if required). Periodic charging
DISCARD
TERMmNAL
PROTECTIVE
CAPS
LOCK
HEX WASHER
NUT
FLAT
WASHER
HEX
BOLT
POSITIVE | NEGATIVE | |
(REDt CABLE | ||
(BLACK) CABLE | ||
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| FiG. 2 |
SEAT
PAN
FIG. 3
INSTALL SEAT (See Fig° 4)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt
,Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.
•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.
,AssemMe adjustment bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer loosely° Do not tighten.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
oSlide 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 bolt securely.
| SEAT |
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_ | LOCK WASHER |
ADJUBTMENT | " LARGE FLAT WASHER |
BOLT |
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| FIG, 4 |
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.
oReduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.
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 ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments section 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 properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manuai.
ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER
DECK (See Fig. 5)
Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level sudace.
Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual).
. With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8" washer and
Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in
same adjustment hole. | , |
