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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.

J" No remaining loose parts in carton.

J'Battery is properly prepared and charged.

J" Seatisadjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

J" All tires are properly inflated. (For ship- ping purposes, the tires were overinflated at the factory).

J" Besure mower deckis properlyteveled side- to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be properly inflated for levering).

J" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

J" Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

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 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. Verifythat 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.

J" 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: J" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

J" Become familiar with all controls, their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine.

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

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

J" Itisimportantto purge thetransmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fol- low properstarting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGETRANSMISSION"in the Operation section of this manual).

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