
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place. Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optional grass catcher accessory.
NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades. The mulcher blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
Weld Nut From | Hook Points |
The Top | Down |
Lock |
|
Weld Washer |
|
Latch | Latch |
| Hook |
| Nut |
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your trac-
tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
tI'CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO AS- SURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.
/" No remaining loose parts in carton.
/Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
Washer
Lock Washer
,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
Washer
Mulcher '_._._ Screw
Plate
Shield
Latch
Hooks
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect tire pressure is important for best cut- ting performance.
•Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing
should be properly leveled. See "TO
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Ser-
vice and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replac- ing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sectoin of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
ened securely.
4'All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flared at the factory).
,/" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
for leveling).
•/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.
/Before driving tractor, be sure free-
wheel control is in drive position.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY
,/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.
,I Be sure brake system is in safe operat- ing condition.
/It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting and trans-
mission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANS-
MISSION" in the Operation section of this manual).
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