NOTE: You may now roll your tractor offthe skid. Follow the appropriate instruction below to remove the tractor from the skid.

WARNING: Before starting, read, un- derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

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 brake pedal.

3.Place freewheel control in disengaged position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sec- tion of this 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 overinftated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

-Reduce tire pressure to PSt 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 thatthe belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is operating 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:

v" All assembly instructions have been com- pleted.

¢" No remaining loose parts in carton.

v'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).

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for 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.

¢" 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.

,1"Become familiar with all controls, their lo- cation and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

v" Be sure Operator Presence System and Reverse Operation System (ROS) are working properly (See the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual).

,/Iris importantto purgethetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fol- low proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See'TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGETRANSMISS ION" in the Operation section of this manual).

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