4.Sit on seat in operatingposition, depressclutch/brakepedal andset the parking brake.
5.Placemotion controlleverin neutral
(N) position.
6.Presslift lever plungerand raise
attachmentlift leverto its highestposi- tion.
7.Start the engine.After engine has started, movethrottle controlto idle position.
8.Releaseparking brake.
9.Slowly movethe motioncontrol lever forwardand slowlydrive tractoroff skid.
10.Applybraketo stop tractor,set parking brake and place motioncontrollever in neutralposition.
11.Turnignition keyto "STOP"position. Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.
REPOSITION 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.
_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector shield from mower.
Deflector
Shield
Plate
Latch
Hooks
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.
CHECKTIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor- rect 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 hous-
ing 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 replac-
ing 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 trac- tor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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