CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire 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
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 property adjusted. See =TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1.Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.
2.Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown.
3.Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.
4.Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.
CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower. Raise and hold shield
when attaching malcher prate and a,ow it to rest on plate while in operation.
Deflector
Mulcher
Plate
Hooks
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
Simply remove mulcher plate and stere 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.
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