Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carbu- retor.

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and damps are properly positioned.

Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso- line.

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the elec- trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure- tor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its lowest position.

Roll belt off engine pulley.

Disconnect dutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring.

Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs.

Clutch

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs.

Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under trac- tor,

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than the mower deck is to be mounted on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

Slide mower under tractor with dis- charge guard to right side of tractor.

Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

Retainer

Spring

Front

Link

(Both Sides)

(Both Sides)

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