TO ADJUST BAGGER FULL LEVER/
PADDLE
1.Before adjusting, tractor engine must be shut off and parking brake engaged.
2.For the heaviest/wet grasses, remove paddle (3).
3.For lighter grasses use the paddle (3) on setting "1", "2", or "3" ("3" being for the lightest or dry grass).
4.Choose your setting and rotate the bagger paddle (3) so that the desired number (setting) faces you.
5.Setting may be changed by loosening fasteners (4 and 5), removing/rotating paddle (3), and tightening again.
CHECK TIRE 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 on tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL
MOWER" 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 ofthis man- ual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, checkto seethat the brake isoperating prop- erly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
_'CHECKLIST
Before you operate 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.
JSeat is adjusted comfortably and tight- ened securely.
_/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).
vf Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
vf 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 properlyclamped.
While learning howto use your tractor, pay ex- tra attention to the following important items:
_/Engine oil is at proper level.
_/Fuel tank isfilled 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.
#, Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).
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