TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operetion section for location and function of controls)
1.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
2.Release parking brake by depressing brake pedal.
3.Place freewheel control in disen- gaged position to disengage transmis- sion (See =TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
4.Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)
WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in
the Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a
sure the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
3.Place freewheel control in "transmis- sion engaged = position (see =TO
TRANSPORT" in Operation section of this manual).
4.Sit on seat in operating position, depress brake pedal and set the parking brake.
5.Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
6.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.
7.Release parking brake.
8.Slowly depress forward drive pedal and drive tractor off skid.
9.Apply brake to stop tractor and set
parking brake.
10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.
REPOSmON RIGHT REAR GAUGE WHEEL
For shipping purposes, the right rear gauge wheel assembly is mounted upside down on the mower. Remove the gauge wheel assembly and reinstall from the bottom as shown. To adjust gauge wheels, see the Operation section in 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.
Mulcher
oDeflectoro0 ate
Latch
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.
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 mulching blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.
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