NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Followthe appropriateinstruction belowto removethe tractorfromthe skid°

_IbWARNING: Before starting, read, understandandfollowall instructionsinthe

Operationsectionof this manual°Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilatedarea. Besure the areain front of tractoris clear of other

peopleand objects.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls)

1.Raiseattachmentlift leverto its highest position_

2.Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brakepedal.

3, Placefreewheelcontrolin "transmission

disengagedposition"(See"TOTRANS- PORT'inOperationsectionofthismanual),

4.Rolltractorforwardoff skid.

5.Remove banding holding the deflector

shieldup againsttractor. Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.

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 of this man_ uaL 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 operating

properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

_'CHECKLIST

Before you operateyournew tractor, we wish to ensure that you receive the best performance and satisfaction from this Quality Product. Please review the following checklist:

vrAII assembly instructions have been completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton°

,/'Battery is properly prepared and charged.

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

¢" All tires are properly inflated, (For ship_ ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

j" Besure mowerdeckis properfyleveledside-

to-side/front-to-rearfor best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for leveling). v" 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.

v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel

control is in "transmission engaged"

position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation section of this manual).

While learning howto use your tractor, pay ex- tra attention to the following important items:

v" Engine oi! is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.

v" 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)_

v" It is importantto purge bhetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fol- low proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See 'qO START ENGINE" and "PU RGETRANSMIS SION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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917.28914 specifications

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