NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Followthe appropriate instruction below to removethe tractor from the skid.
_b,WARNING: Before starting, read, understand and follow all instructions in the
Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a
the area in front of tractor is clear of other people and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See
Operation section for location and function of controls)
1.Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.
2.Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.
3.Place freewheel control in "transmission disengaged position" (See "TO TRANS- PORT"in Operation section ofthis manual).
4.Roll tractor forward off skid.
5.Remove banding holding the deflector
shield up against tractor.
Continue with the instructions that 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.
_fCHECKLIST
Before you operate your new tractor, we wish to ensure 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.
/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinfiated at the factory).
/Be sure mowerdeck isproperly leveled side-
/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.
/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel
control is in "transmission engaged" position (see "TO TRANSPORT" in the
Operation section of this manual).
While learning how to use your tractor, pay ex- tra attention to the following important items:
/Engine oil is at proper level.
/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline.
/Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operatethem 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).
/Itisimportant to purgethetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fol- low proper starting and transmission purging instructions(See "TO START ENGINE" and "PU RGE TRANSM ISSION" inthe Operation section of this manual).
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