INSTALL MULCHER PLATE
(If previously removed)
1.Raise and hold deflector shield in updght 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 mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation.
Mulcher
Plate
Shield
Latch
Hooks
TO CONVERTTO 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 mulcber blades are de-
signed for discharging and bagging also.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were ovedn- fiated at the factory for shipping pur- poses. 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 propedy 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 ddve
belts in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. Vedfy that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is
propody adjusted. See "TO ADJUST
BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of 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 REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING
CHECKLIST:
,/All assembly instructions have been completed.
/No remaining loose parts in carton. 4" Battery is propedy prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
,/Seat is adjusted comfortablyand tightened securely.
,/All tires are propedy inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were ovednfiatnd at the factory).
•/ Be sure mower deck is propody leveled
,/Check mower and ddve belts, Be sure
they are muted propody around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are propedy clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA
THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
v' 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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