TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and
function of controls)
1.Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest po- sition.
2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
3.Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.
4.Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.Remove banding holding deflector shield up against tractor.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID
(See Operation section for location
and function of controls)
_IbWARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure
tractor is in a
1.Be sure all the above assembly steps have been completed.
2.Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank with gasoline.
3.Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set the parking brake.
4.Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
5.Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest posi- tion.
6.Start the engine. After engine has started, move throttle control to idle position.
7.Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position and hold. Move gearshift lever to 1st gear.
8.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and slowly drive tractor off skid.
9.Apply brake to stop tractor, set park- ing brake and place gearshift lever in neutral position.
10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position. Continue with the instructions that follow.
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overin- flated 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 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 tractor, 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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Before you operate and enjoy your new tractor, we wish to assure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product.
Please review the following checklist: ,/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
,/No remaining loose parts in carton.
,/Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps). ,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-
ened securely.
,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overin- flated at the factory).
,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
for leveling).
,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
,/Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
extra attention to the following important items:
,/Engine oil is at proper level.
,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-
lar 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 oper- ating condition.
,/Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS)
are working properly (See the Opera- tion and Maintenance sections in this
manual).
